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Lab tools list

Bhanu K edited this page May 6, 2021 · 3 revisions

Tools list for labs

This list is curated from the Lab Tools Requirement sheet.

Contributions to improve this Wiki page are welcome.

TODO: add e-store links to each tool.

Tool Name Required for process Alternative tools Notes Video Reference Image Reference
Oxygen Analyzer Quality Assurance Ensure Quality of oxygen (% concentration) meets requirements. Also ensure both sieves are working at expected https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm3BnYiPxQ0 https://tinyurl.com/Oxygen-Testor
Electric Sander Cleaning/smoothing wood and PVC parts Sand paper/ Emery paper Sand paper (for wood, PVC, various grits) and Emery paper (for metal, various grits)
Soldering Iron Electronics / Electrical wiring Solder Station
Electrical Tape for insulation of wire joints Wire Nut / Wire Connector
Electrical Drill Wood work Hand drill
Drill Bits- various sizes Wood work
1" Forschener Bit for making large holes in wood aka Hole saw / Hole cutter etc
Safety Equipment Gloves, Eye glasses etc
Wire Strippers Electronics / Electrical wiring
Screw Drivers Assembly
Wrenches Assembly
Plumbers Tape for thread sealing of pneumatic fittings aka Teflon Tape
Tubing Cutter flexible pneumatic tube cutting
Saw for PVC Cutting PVC cutting
Hose Clamps
PPE Kit for build team
Table for build
Electrical extensions with multi plug
General purpose knife / box cutter etc Multiple
Deburring tool For deburring cut PVC pipes general purpose knife or sand paper
Cleaning cloth rags Multiple to wipe excess glue and keep things clean
Rubber Gloves PVC parts assembly
Adjustable spanner / pipe wrench PVC parts assembly cloth + welding gloves + brute strength capable of 3" piping work
Adjustable Strap wrench PVC parts assembly cloth + welding gloves + brute strength aka Belt Wrench
Snipper clips (Tin snipper) PVC parts assembly for cutting 3" drain to size. Not neded if those parts are 3D printed
Scissors Multiple
SuperGlue PVC parts assembly for attaching mesh
Vernier Caliper Sieve assembly to mark level upto which Zeolite needs to be filled (after comaction) https://youtu.be/kibjku2GYq0?t=257
Vibratory mechanism Zeolite compaction Many approaches to this - use a pneumatic impact hammer, a vibratory table, any reciprocating hand tool (sander, buffing etc). Vacuum also works well - using either a Shop Vac or maybe a regular vacuum cleaner) https://youtu.be/kibjku2GYq0?t=441

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