Project Lead The Way Overview

Alana Parks

Director of School Engagement: Ohio & West Virginia

James Coble: Spring Valley High School Teacher

Josh Blatt: PLTW Student Senior

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Spring Valley PLTW Simulated Workplace “The Valley Project”

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Board of Directors

“LISC or Craft Committees”

Safety Team Manager

Pax Hutchinson

“Leads Safety Inspections, Meetings, Trainings, etc.”

Project Foreman Joshua Blatt

“Leads Projects, keeps timeframes on target, assist others in problem solving.”

Quality Control Manager

Makayla Cremeans

“Ensures projects are completed correctly with

limited downtime.”

Information Technology Manager

Alex Kleepe

“Assists Supervisor with documentation, filing, and

computer entry & maintenance.”

Supervisor

James Coble

CEO

Hugh Roberts

The Valley Project

The Valley Project Simulated Workplace is dedicated to providing high school students with an insight into a “real-world” engineering firm and supplying them with a set of skills that will lead to their success in the future. The company is based on R&D,

Research and Design. This means that within our company, no single product is created as we look to display the advanced skills in documentation, problem solving, leadership, construction, organization, and teamwork that we have attained in a variety of career ready goods. Anything from 3-D Printing to Robotics can be found within the Valley

Project.

Company Products

Marshall University Green Trail Medallion

One student within our class, the Project Foreman Joshua Blatt, was asked to

model a set of medallions for the Green Trail that will soon be installed at

Marshall University. After the model was completed, he was asked to 3-D Print

the piece to be presented to the committee over the Green Trail. Once the

model was presented, the Marshall University Professors and committee leaders loved the model and, in the

future, want to sell key chains based off of a similar model shown to the right.

To the left is a screen capture of the model within the program

Inventor.

To the right is an image of the actual 3-D Printed Model.

Transfer System Creation Within the Computer Integrated

Manufacturing (CIM) class, each student is required to complete the construction of a transfer system. The system had to be completely autonomous and transport a manufactured product through three stations. Over the course of the projects completion, the student gains an insight into advanced programming, complex documentation, and technical report writing. To the left is a computer generated model, and the physical

prototype of one of the Transfer Systems created within our class.

To the left is a screen capture of the model within the program

Inventor.

To the right is an image of the actual prototype upon completion.

CNC Milling CIM also allows each student to learn the processes behind CNC milling. Each student is required to long-hand code their initials to provide them with a strong background of the subject. Before any thought is taken

toward milling, the employee must go through several simulations, which are

shown to left. After extensive consideration within the safety of operation, the student

then mills their initials. Following the completion of this project, the employee

also gains skills in Computer Aided Manufacturing through a software known

as EdgeCAM.

To the left is an image of the milled object within the

simulation software called CNC Motion.

To the right is an image of the verification window within the

software.

Skills USA: Rescue Robot To the right is one of the greatest pieces

produced within our company, our Skills USA Rescue Robot. Lead by a team of two, consisting of Caleb Houdyschell and Joshua Blatt, this robot

competed at the State Level and finished in second place. The competition required the members to complete a written test that

verified the students’ robotics knowledge, an oral presentation of the build and notebook, and also a bomb retrieval simulation. Images of the final build and the medal won at the competition are

shown.

Spring Valley High School PLTW Computer Lab

To the right are screen captures for the prospective design of a computer lab that is going to be created for the Spring Valley High School Project Lead the Way classroom. Designed

by Joshua Blatt, the model was created in Inventor, and showcases a series of dual-

monitors. Behind each set of computers is a desk that allows for an easy transition between

computer work and paper work. The design allows for a much more efficient and productive classroom that strongly influences and increases the reality of a technology infused career and

work environment.

Robotic Arm Simulations Each employee is also required to

complete an assortment of robotic arm simulations. Within a software called

RoboCell, the student programs an arm to complete a variety of manufacturing

operations. A few of the tasks programmed are shown to the left with trails showcasing the robot’s motion

path. The simulations allow the students to detect any future problems within a program, and increase the

workplace’s safety.

Virtual Design Challenge

Allowing each employee the opportunity to work with an outside company, the Virtual Design Challenge provides for a real-world engineering experience. Paired with Dudley High

School in North Carolina, Spring Valley students communicated through means of E-mailing and text messaging. The specific task completed changes from year to year. To the right you can see

an image of this years project, to create memorabilia for the 50th Anniversary of the Super Bowl.

VEX “Nothing but Net” Robot

Perhaps the proudest accomplishment produced from our company is our competition robot.

Created for a VEX “Nothing but Net” competition, this robot showcases the company’s advanced

talents in documentation, problem solving, construction, organization, and teamwork. We just competed in our first competition, a regional qualifier in Fairmont, West Virginia. We were

very successful at the tournament and received the Sportsmanship Award, beating out thirty

other teams and qualifying for state. To the left you can see images of the final build and the

group at the competition.

To the left is an image of the team reworking our

robot during the competition.

To the right is an image of the final build. Although the build went through minor adjustments during the

competition, this is how the bot looked before we left.

Thank you for your time and support of our program.