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The Parabolic Wax Melter utilizes 3-D printing capabilities and the energy produced from the Sun to heat and re-purpose crayons, candles, and other waxes. This design was created in the [http://www.humboldt.edu/ Humboldt State University] [[Engr215_Introduction_to_Design|Engineering 215]], for the client, [[SCRAP Humboldt]] whose goal is to “inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.” (SCRAP)
The Parabolic Wax Melter utilizes 3-D printing capabilities and the energy produced from the Sun to heat and re-purpose crayons, candles, and other waxes. This design was created in the [http://www.humboldt.edu/ Humboldt State University] [[Engr215_Introduction_to_Design|Engineering 215]], for the client, [[SCRAP Humboldt]] whose goal is to “inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.” (SCRAP)
== Background ==
== Background ==
The client is SCRAP Humboldt, a subproject of SCRAP; a nonprofit organization located in Portland, Oregon.  SCRAP Humboldt was started in 2011 when the oldest recycling plant in the area was closed and Director Tibora Bea Girczyc-Blum along with other artists and educators took action.
[[Engineering 215]] is a design class at [[Humboldt State University]] that, each semester, partners with a local community business to improve student experience and to improve the business partner. For the 2013 Spring Semester, Engineering 215 has partnered with [[SCRAP Humboldt]], a non-profit organization that promotes creative reuse and up-cycling.


== Problem statement and criteria ==
== Problem statement and criteria ==

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Abstract

The Parabolic Wax Melter utilizes 3-D printing capabilities and the energy produced from the Sun to heat and re-purpose crayons, candles, and other waxes. This design was created in the Humboldt State University Engineering 215, for the client, SCRAP Humboldt whose goal is to “inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.” (SCRAP)

Background

Engineering 215 is a design class at Humboldt State University that, each semester, partners with a local community business to improve student experience and to improve the business partner. For the 2013 Spring Semester, Engineering 215 has partnered with SCRAP Humboldt, a non-profit organization that promotes creative reuse and up-cycling.

Problem statement and criteria

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Description of final project

The parabolic wax melter encourages reuse of crayons, candles, and other waxes. The parabolic wax melter pulls common items out of the waste stream and continues to utilizes their designed/natural properties. The main component of the design is the satellite dish which focuses the energy from the Sun to a focal point where the heat can melt and restructure crayons. The 3-D molds are designed to be unique and resemble local themes.

Costs

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Material Retail Cost ($) Our Cost ($) Total (Retail) Total (Ours)
Satellite Dish 100.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
Sand Paper 3.22 3.22 103.22 3.22
Total Cost $3.22

Testing Results

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How to build

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  1. Design 3-D AutoCad Molds
  2. Sand Satellite Dish
  3. Polish Satellite Dish
  4. Attach Hangers above Focal Point
  5. Place crayons, in a can, in focal point
  6. Pour Melted wax into molds
  7. Knock out crayons/candles and enjoy

Discussion and next steps

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References

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Mary Krieger

Jenny Kunna

Josh Martinez

Ky Wagner

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