The Wear-Testing Apparatus is an innovative solution designed to accurately measure the wear resistance of various materials, especially metals. Traditional wear-testing methods often fall short in precision, repeatability, and applicability to harder materials. This apparatus addresses these challenges by incorporating a controlled clamping mechanism, a motor-driven Taber® wheel (or equivalent), and an integrated load cell to provide consistent and reliable wear measurements. Its design ensures compatibility with a wide range of materials, making it a versatile tool for both research and industrial applications.
Figure (1) CAD model of the Wear-Testing Apparatus
Many abrasive wear testing methods use large specimens and are inefficient due to expensive consumables. In-situ monitoring of the wear process is another limitation of wear tests. Our apparatus overcomes these issues by providing precise, and inexpensive wear measurement with real-time load monitoring and reliable mass-loss evaluation, ensuring accurate and repeatable testing especially for metals.
- Small specimens requirement.
- The method can be used for specimens as small as 1 cm2 of versatile shapes e.g. square, disc etc.
Ensures uniform wear of the test specimen by
- Clamping mechanism: securely holds the test specimen on a flat rigid platform.
- Motor and Shaft: drives a rotatable shaft for controlled rotation.
- Adjustable Platform: allows precise positioning and vertical movement for accurate alignment.
- Allows precise measurement of wear by weighing the specimen before and after testing or observing the wear surface in optical microscope.
Provides consistent and repeatable results with minimal manual intervention due to the inclusion of
- Taber® wheel: contacts the specimen to apply a predetermined load and induce wear. Any other wheel with different abrasive particles can also be used.
- Load Cell: measures the force exerted on the test specimen.
- Suitable for various materials, including metals, unlike some existing methods.
- Tribo-corrosion studies: this setup can be used for tribo-corrosion studies as well by having a corrosive fluid flowing on the metal surface. The fluid mechanism is available in the setup.
The prototype includes a rigid platform with an adjustable clamping mechanism, a motor with a rotatable shaft, and a Taber® wheel. It also features a load cell for precise load measurement and a slider mechanism for vertical adjustments. The apparatus has been tested on different aluminum specimens, demonstrating consistent wear patterns and reliable data collection.
A prototype has been developed and is used on a regular basis in the lab. It includes:
- A rigid platform with an adjustable clamping mechanism, a motor with a rotatable shaft, and a Taber® wheel.
- Features a load cell for precise load measurement and a slider mechanism for vertical adjustments.
The apparatus has been tested on different aluminum specimens, demonstrating consistent wear patterns and reliable data collection.
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This invention reduces the maintenance costs and downtime in industrial applications. It also helps contribute to sustainable practices by optimizing material usage and reducing waste.
- Automotive & Aerospace Industries: Component wear testing under standardized loads.
- Heavy Machinery & Tooling: Material life cycle assessment.
- Manufacturing & Process Industries: Quality assurance and material qualification.
- Academic & Industrial Research: Fundamental studies on wear mechanisms and tribo-corrosion studies.
- Defense and Strategic Materials Testing: Usable to evaluate wear resistance of specialized materials and coatings used in defense equipment, such as armor plating and gun barrels.
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202021026226
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