Rotational Damping for Impact Tools
Problem statement
Milwaukee Tool is working toward full in-house testing capability for its impact tools, but replicating real-world hand-arm vibration damping in a controlled laboratory setting remains a challenge. Current testing methods, which depend on manual user input, introduce variability, reduce repeatability, and affect the accuracy of vibration simulations. Systems developed by other companies are not viable solutions because they are not designed to replicate the unique vibration signatures of Milwaukee Tool products, and they don’t integrate with their automated test lab. Without a dependable method to consistently match recorded vibration data, engineers are forced to spend extra time troubleshooting inconsistent results, repeating tests, and relying on costly manual processes. This not only slows product development but also creates ongoing frustration for employees who are unable to fully leverage the automated testing systems already in place. Therefore, a tunable damping system that precisely reproduces hand-arm vibration damping is needed to ensure more precise, consistent testing and to accelerate the development of market-leading tools.
Team members
Connor Dethloff – facilitator
Jack Littlejohn – accountant
Matthew Poynter – admin
Alec Ukkola – communicator
Client
Jason Richards
Milwaukee Tool