Born out of Tom's desire to see how small he could make an aluminum can. Also we go through a lot of soda and canned drinks at the buildings. Crushing cans

• Maker Faire 2024
• Maker Faire 2023

• Motor
• Ram #1: 2,000 lb-Force
• Ram #2: 5,000 lb-Force
• Ram #3: 7,500 lb-Force
• Two e-stop buttons
• Capacitive sensor turns the pump on whenever the lever isn't in its normal home position

• Tom Graelwicz
• Brant Holeman
• Probably Anna Kirch
• Probably Dan Jonke
• * Definite others, can't remember everyone so please add yourself

• The machine needs a water heater tray under the cart in case the hydraulic fluids leak
• If a leak happens, slap an e-stop and unplug the power so the motor doesn't try to run
• Normal operating level of the fluid reservoir is about half full and below 35 degrees C (86 F)