Measurement and Analysis of Brushing Tool Performance Characteristics, Part 1: Stiffness Response

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Stango ◽  
V. Cariapa ◽  
A. Prasad ◽  
S.-K. Liang

In the first part of this paper, an experimental system is described which was developed and used for measuring compliant tool performance characteristics. Elementary mechanics considerations and signal-response characteristics of the experimental apparatus for orthogonal brushing are briefly outlined and discussed. The fundamental nature of wire brush stiffness properties and kinetic friction coefficients for orthogonal brush-workpart contact are determined for a range of rotational speeds, and the results are compared to those obtained on the basis of a recently developed (quasi-static) theoretical solution. Discussion is provided concerning three-dimensional filamentary forces which are developed within the contact zone during brush rotation.

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Cariapa ◽  
R. J. Stango ◽  
S.-K. Liang ◽  
A. Prasad

This paper outlines a strategy for evaluating the planar contact zone geometry generated by circular brush contact with a flat workpiece. Parameters which characterize the contact zone are identified and obtained for a range of brush operating conditions. Special attention is given to examining the effect of brush width distortion on contact zone geometry for orthogonal brushing operations. Shape functions are identified as an appropriate means for evaluating filament tip motion within the contact zone and, subsequently, are used for illustrating the growth of brush width distortion associated with quasi-static brush-workpiece contact.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Zhang ◽  
Pengfei Zhao ◽  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Yaoyuan Luo ◽  
Yonghui Xie

An experimental apparatus was built to study the effects of liquid-solid impact on laser cladding processing specimens of 17-4PH stainless steel material in the present investigation. Then the result of specimens without laser surface process was compared. The impact effect on the specimens was observed using the three-dimensional digital microscope. The depth of laser cladding and substrate material caused by liquid droplet impact was studied in detail and measured. The accuracy and reliability of the experimental system and computing methods were also verified. The depth of the impact area of laser cladding specimens was distributed in the range of 0.5–1.5 μm while the 17-4PH group was distributed in the range of 2.5–3.5 μm. In contrast with specimens without laser surface processing, the material processed by laser cladding has significantly higher resistance to water erosion.


Author(s):  
Pankaj Khatak ◽  
HC Garg

The present article studies the combined influence of the micropolar lubricant and thermal effects in the slot entry hybrid journal bearings. Bearing performance characteristics are computed by the concurrent solution of modified Reynolds, three-dimensional micropolar energy, and three-dimensional conduction equations. Thermohydrostatic characteristics of the slot entry hybrid journal bearings have been studied vis-à-vis isothermal characteristics. The results obtained numerically indicate that isoviscous assumption of the lubricant is incorrect and the bearing performance is significantly affected by the increase in temperature. Hence, it is essential to consider the thermal effects for the bearings operating with the micropolar lubricant for reliable performance analysis of the bearings.


Author(s):  
Shinichiro Kajii ◽  
Naoki Sawa ◽  
Nobuhiro Kunitake ◽  
K. Umeki

A three-dimensional (3D) seismic isolation system for FBR building is under development. The proposed vertical isolation system consists form hydraulic cylinders with water-based liquid and accumulators to support large vertical static load and to realize low natural frequency in the vertical direction. For horizontal isolation, laminated rubber isolator or sliding type isolator will be combined. Because the major part of the feasibility of this isolation system depends on the sealing function and durability of the hydraulic cylinder, a series of feasibility tests of the hydraulic cylinder have been conducted to verify the reliability against seismic load and seismic motion. This paper describes the specification of the seismic isolations system, seismic response characteristics and the results of the feasibility tests of the seal. This study was performed as part of a government sponsored R&D project on 3D seismic isolation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 556-563
Author(s):  
Emyo Fujioka ◽  
Mika Fukushiro ◽  
Kazusa Ushio ◽  
Kyosuke Kohyama ◽  
Hitoshi Habe ◽  
...  

Echolocating bats perceive the surrounding environment by processing echoes of their ultrasound emissions. Echolocation enables bats to avoid colliding with external objects in complete darkness. In this study, we sought to develop a method for measuring the collective behavior of echolocating bats (Miniopterus fuliginosus) emerging from their roost cave using high-sensitivity stereo-camera recording. First, we developed an experimental system to reconstruct the three-dimensional (3D) flight trajectories of bats emerging from the roost for nightly foraging. Next, we developed a method to automatically track the 3D flight paths of individual bats so that quantitative estimation of the population in proportion to the behavioral classification could be conducted. Because the classification of behavior and the estimation of population size are ecologically important indices, the method established in this study will enable quantitative investigation of how individual bats efficiently leave the roost while avoiding colliding with each other during group movement and how the group behavior of bats changes according to weather and environmental conditions. Such high-precision detection and tracking will contribute to the elucidation of the algorithm of group behavior control in creatures that move in groups together in three dimensions, such as birds.


Author(s):  
Gourav K Sharma ◽  
Piyush Pant ◽  
Prashant K Jain ◽  
Pavan K Kankar ◽  
Puneet Tandon

Induction heating is a non-contact-based energy source that has the potential to quickly melt the metal and become the alternate energy source that can be used for additive manufacturing. At present, induction heating is widely used in various industrial applications such as melting, preheating, heat treatment, welding, and brazing. The potential of this source has not been explored in the additive manufacturing domain. However, the use of induction heating in additive manufacturing could lead to low-cost part fabrication as compared to other energy sources such as laser or electron beam. Therefore, this study explores the feasibility of this energy source in additive manufacturing for fabricating parts of metallic materials. An experimental system has been developed by modifying an existing delta three-dimensional printer. An induction heater coil has been incorporated to extruder head for semi-solid processing of the metal alloy. In order to test the viability of the developed system, aluminium material in the filament form has been processed. Obtained results have shown that the induction heating–based energy source is capable of processing metallic materials having a melting point up to 1000° C. The continuous extrusion of the material has been achieved by controlling the extruder temperature using a proportional integral derivative–based controller and k-type thermocouple. The study also discusses various issues and challenges that occurred during the melting of metal with induction heating. The outcomes of this study may be a breakthrough in the area of metal-based additive manufacturing.


1981 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Laborde ◽  
A. H. Burstein ◽  
K. Song ◽  
R. H. Brown ◽  
E. Bahniuk

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Harada

The overall performance of two- and three-dimensional impellers of a centrifugal compressor were tested and compared. A closed-loop test stand with Freon gas as the working fluid was employed for the experiments. The inlet and outlet velocity distributions of all impellers were measured using three-hole cobra probes. As a result, it has been revealed that three-dimensional impeller in terms of efficiency, head coefficient, and operating range. Further, it has also been clarified that the impeller slip factor is affected by blade angle distribution.


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