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Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing A Tool For Concurrent Engineering, Tapan Kumar S. K. Jain
Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing A Tool For Concurrent Engineering, Tapan Kumar S. K. Jain
Theses
The concept of Concurrent Engineering recognizes an immediate need for a new design environment and technology and so requires extensive interdisciplinary cooperation and integration of diverse functions of a manufacturing organization such as marketing, design, manufacturing and finance. One of the key factors to achieve successful integration among the departments is better communication and it becomes imperative in cases of varying levels of communication needs, especially in interdepartmental cases.
Concurrent Engineering is a philosophy which provides certain benefits. There are various tools and methods available for implementation of Concurrent Engineering concepts. One of the tools is Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing …
Quasi-Static Deflection Compensation Control Of Flexible Manipulator, Jingbin Feng
Quasi-Static Deflection Compensation Control Of Flexible Manipulator, Jingbin Feng
Dissertations and Theses
The growing need in industrial applications of high-performance robots has led to designs of lightweight robot arms. However the light-weight robot arm introduces accuracy and vibration problems. The classical robot design and control method based on the rigid body assumption is no longer satisfactory for the light-weight manipulators. The effects of flexibility of light-weight manipulators have been an active research area in recent years. A new approach to correct the quasi-static position and orientation error of the end-effector of a manipulator with flexible links is studied in this project. In this approach, strain gages are used to monitor the elastic …
Measurement Of The Nonsteady Flow Field In The Opening Of A Resonating Cavity Excited By Grazing Flow, Hans R. Graf, William W. Durgin
Measurement Of The Nonsteady Flow Field In The Opening Of A Resonating Cavity Excited By Grazing Flow, Hans R. Graf, William W. Durgin
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Flow past the opening of a cavity can excite acoustic resonance. The periodic velocity field in the region of the cavity opening has been measured for various flow conditions and the vorticity distribution has been computed from the measured data using numerical differentiation. The results indicate that the shear layer rolls up into discreet vortices, which travel across the cavity opening. Two resonances were found. The first is characterized by a single vortex being present and results in the greatest amplitude. The second is characterized by the presence of two vortices which excite a distinct but lesser amplitude resonance. As …
Minutes Tractor Test And Power Museum April 14th, 1993, Tractor Museum
Minutes Tractor Test And Power Museum April 14th, 1993, Tractor Museum
Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum: Planning and Development Documents
Use of tractor test building for museum.
Wobbling Gear Drivetrain For Cordless Screwdriver, David K. Kedrowski, Scott P. Slimak
Wobbling Gear Drivetrain For Cordless Screwdriver, David K. Kedrowski, Scott P. Slimak
Honors Theses
Manufacturers of cordless screwdrivers use two planetary gear trains in series to reduce speed and multiply torque from a small electric motor. Alternately, a nutating gear drivetrain has the potential to create comparable speed reductions and torque multiplications. To apply nutating gear theory to a cordless screwdriver drivetrain, a study of spur gears, planetary gear reducers, bevel gears, and the theory of nutation was undertaken. Finally, a nutating design was proposed. The advantages of a nutating gear drivetrain over a conventional planetary gear train include: a decreased number of drivetrain parts, an ability to use lower-strength gear materials, a higher …
Fred Chase Preliminary Outline For Tractor Test Museum, Tractor Museum
Fred Chase Preliminary Outline For Tractor Test Museum, Tractor Museum
Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum: Planning and Development Documents
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Silicon Carbide/Electroless Nickel Composite Plating For Aluminum Substrates, Ben Charbit
Silicon Carbide/Electroless Nickel Composite Plating For Aluminum Substrates, Ben Charbit
Masters Theses
The effectiveness of producing a composite coating by suspending micron-sized particles in an electroless nickel bath while plating a 2024T4 aluminum alloy part was studied. The variation in the count of particles trapped in the nickel coating due to changes in the particle size, concentration of the particles in the bath, and the substrate surface texture was also studied. Particle sizes of 1 micron and 10 microns, concentrations of 15 gr/lt and 30 gr/lt, and polished and blasted textures were used. It was found that this technique is an effective way to produce composite coatings rendering a high number of …
The Influence Of Reynolds Number And Atmospheric Effects On Aircraft Wake Vortices Near The Ground, Zhongquan Charlie Zheng
The Influence Of Reynolds Number And Atmospheric Effects On Aircraft Wake Vortices Near The Ground, Zhongquan Charlie Zheng
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Aircraft wakes represent potential hazards which can control aircraft spacing and thus limit airport capacity. Wake vortex trajectories and strengths are altered radically by interactions with the ground plane and by atmospheric conditions. This work has been concerned with developing more accurate numerical predictions. A two-dimensional, unsteady numerical-theoretical study is presented which has included viscous effects, the influence of stratification, crosswind and turbulence on vortex behavior near the ground plane, using a vorticity-streamfunction formulation.
A two-parameter perturbation procedure has been developed which uses analytic solutions for the initial flow field to accommodate the ground effect region in the numerical simulation. …
Navier-Stokes Simulation Of Quasi-Axisymmetric And Three-Dimensional Supersonic Vortex Breakdown, Hamdy A. Kandil
Navier-Stokes Simulation Of Quasi-Axisymmetric And Three-Dimensional Supersonic Vortex Breakdown, Hamdy A. Kandil
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Computational simulation of supersonic vortex breakdown is considered for internal and external flow applications. The interaction of a supersonic swirling flow with a shock wave in bounded and unbounded domains is studied. The problem is formulated using the unsteady, compressible, full Navier-Stokes equations which are solved using an implicit, flux-difference splitting, finite-volume scheme. Solutions are obtained for quasi-axisymmetric and three-dimensional flows. The quasi-axisymmetric solutions are obtained by forcing the components of the flowfield vector to be equal on two axial planes, which are in close proximity to each other. For the flow in a bounded domain, a supersonic swirling flow …
Grid Sensitivity For Aerodynamic Optimization And Flow Analysis, Ideen Sadrehaghighi
Grid Sensitivity For Aerodynamic Optimization And Flow Analysis, Ideen Sadrehaghighi
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
An algorithm is developed to obtain the grid sensitivity with respect to design parameters for aerodynamic optimization. Two distinct parameterization procedures are developed for investigating the grid sensitivity with respect to design parameters of a wing-section as an example. The first procedure is based on traditional (physical) relations defining NACA four-digit wing-sections. The second is advocating a novel (geometrical) parameterization using spline functions such as NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) for defining the wing-section geometry. An inter-active algebraic grid generation technique, known as Two-Boundary Grid Generation (TBGG) is employed to generate C-type grids around wing-sections. The grid sensitivity of the domain …
Robust Control Of Nonlinear Multibody Flexible Space Structures, Atul G. Kelkar
Robust Control Of Nonlinear Multibody Flexible Space Structures, Atul G. Kelkar
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
A generic nonlinear math model of a multibody flexible system is developed. Asymptotic stability of such systems using dissipative compensators is established. It is proved that, under certain conditions, this class of systems exhibit global asymptotic stability under dissipative compensation. The dissipative compensators considered are static as well as dynamic dissipative compensators. The stability proofs are based on passivity approaches, Lyapunov methods, as well as a key property of such systems, i.e., skew-symmetricity of certain matrix. The importance of the stability results obtained is that the stability is robust to parametric uncertainties and modeling errors.
For static dissipative compensators, it …
Formal Recognition Of Museum Committee 1993, Tractor Museum
Formal Recognition Of Museum Committee 1993, Tractor Museum
Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum: Planning and Development Documents
Recognition of Museum
Analysis Of A Band-Saw, Suat Ali Ozsoylu
Analysis Of A Band-Saw, Suat Ali Ozsoylu
Dissertations
The solution for the transverse oscillations of a band-saw is determined. Two different models are treated: a fourth-order model and a second-order model. The response characteristics for both models are determined using Laplace transformation. To obtain the inverse Laplace Transform for the fourth-order model, it was necessary to fmd the frequencies by applying the Extended Lanczos Method in order to overcome the problem for computer overflow.
The limits of stability for both models are studied by plotting the eigenvalues against changing parameter values. Conditions for the onset of divergence and flutter instabilities, which need to be taken into account in …
Kinematic Synthesis Of Adjustable Four-Bar Mechanisms For Multi-Phase Motion Generation, Shao Jie Wang
Kinematic Synthesis Of Adjustable Four-Bar Mechanisms For Multi-Phase Motion Generation, Shao Jie Wang
Dissertations
A four-bar linkage can satisfy up to five prescribed positions for the motion generation problem. The adjustable four-bar linkage, on the other hand, can satisfy more than five given positions by making some of the parameters adjustable.
Limited work had been done in the area of motion generation problems of kinematic synthesis of adjustable four-bar linkages until Wilhelm introduced the concept of multiple adjustments.
This study considers for the first time, the adjustment of a moving pivot, and the problems of three phases of motion. Various combinations of the number of prescribed positions for the motion generation problems are solved …
Study Of Surface Properties Produced By Magneto-Plasma On Nitriding For Improving Wear Resistance, I-Tsung Shih
Study Of Surface Properties Produced By Magneto-Plasma On Nitriding For Improving Wear Resistance, I-Tsung Shih
Dissertations
In this work a newly developed surface treatment process, Magneto-Plasma Ion Nitriding process, was developed and studied. This process was developed to increase durability and wear resistance of operational surfaces of different machine components.
In this study, orthogonal experimental analysis was used to develop, optimize, and select the process parameters. Coating layers were characterized and studied by using scanning electron microscopy(SEM), Auger electron spectroscopy(AES), and image analysis system. The influence of different process treatment parameters, such as temperature, nitrogen concentration, and magnetization, on the layers properties was studied. The mechanism of layer formation and bonding was proposed and a mathematical …
Investigation Of The Striation Formation In The Course Of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting, Jo-Fei Chao
Investigation Of The Striation Formation In The Course Of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting, Jo-Fei Chao
Dissertations
The principal defect of the surfaces generated by abrasive waterjet machining is excessive waviness (striation). The existing theories of striation formation are not adequate to explain this phenomenon. The presented study is concerned with the development of an understanding of the mechanism of striation formation.
A spectral analysis of temporal process and spatial surface characteristics demonstrated that the striation is caused by nozzle vibration that is due to the conditions of the motion control of the nozzle. This enabled us to discover a means for improving the surface finish. From a study of the surface spectra, it was found that …
Modification Of Wear Testing Machine And Study Of Wear Resistance, Ning Li
Modification Of Wear Testing Machine And Study Of Wear Resistance, Ning Li
Theses
In this work a modification of a wear testing machine has been done by designing a new loading mechanism and redesigning different components for a new roller-on-roller wear testing machine. A new loading mechanism containing gearbox frame and load cell assembly have been designed, manufactured and assembled. A pusher of the pushing mechanism is redesigned for better durability. Existing bearing support was redesigned and replaced. All new units of the wear testing machine were lined up and assembled with the machine. Finite element stress analysis for designed frame in the load mechanism was performed by using the Integrate Design Engineering …
Reverse Engineering : An Evaluation Of Contact Technology And Application In Manufacturing Systems, Shailesh V. Jadhav
Reverse Engineering : An Evaluation Of Contact Technology And Application In Manufacturing Systems, Shailesh V. Jadhav
Theses
There are many instances where one-of-a-kind parts, such as prototypes or custom-built parts, need to be reproduced. When a Computer Aided Design (CAD) of an existing part is not available, reverse engineering is involved in recreation of such part. Currently, geometric measurements from the surface of a prototype are extracted manually and sent to a CAD system. It is typically time consuming, tedious, and potentially a source of error. This study outlines a methodology, for the development of a CAD model, rapid prototype, and subsequently manufacturing of the part. The method developed uses a contact technique to extract 2-D or …
Graphics Interfaced Computer Automated Process Planning, Ajit Nimbvikar
Graphics Interfaced Computer Automated Process Planning, Ajit Nimbvikar
Theses
The work is based on the manufacturing of gears in a Job Shop type production plant. The topic is divided into three sections. 1. design, 2. graphics, and 3. process planning and analysis. A program is developed using Fortran for the iterative design procedure. With basic inputs, the program provides the design of gears with dimensions. During the procedure, the user has to intervene to specify some codes for the selection of materials and other parameters. Second section deals with the graphics utility. It provides a drawing of the gear with dimensions according to the input obtained from the design …
Trouble Shooting In Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Zafar Kamal
Trouble Shooting In Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Zafar Kamal
Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to find the solution of those problems which occur during plastic injection molding process. Molding cycle problem analysis is an important field in plastic injection process. It is very necessary to catch the problems during operation. Therefore on the basis of research trouble shooting criteria is prepared.
Good quality control is an essential feature for finding any sort of fault. Quality control is associated with each and every step of operation to maintain the required shape and surface finishing.
Most of the molding problems are solved by varying the machine conditions and by changing …
Entrance Effects For Short Catalytic Combustion Monoliths, Dong Dai
Entrance Effects For Short Catalytic Combustion Monoliths, Dong Dai
Theses
Catalytic combustion/incineration is becoming increasingly important in modern industrial processes. This thesis work investigates the importance of heat and mass transfer entrance effects in short catalytic combustion monoliths, and includes these effects in an engineering model. Consideration is limited to laminar-flow heat and mass transfer in a circular tube, in which Prandtl number is close to unity, as is the case for air. Thermal, mass and velocity boundary layer growths are considered with inlet conditions assumed uniform at a monolith bed entrance. Conservation equations are solved assuming laminar, steady-state flow, with constant wall temperature, and negligible axial diffusion of heat …
Stepwise Reduction And Approximation Method For Performance Analysis Of Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets, Jinming Ma
Stepwise Reduction And Approximation Method For Performance Analysis Of Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets, Jinming Ma
Theses
This thesis delves into the performance analysis of generalized stochastic Petri net (GSPN) model by using an approximation method: the Stepwise Reduction and Approximation (SRA) Method. The key point is that we are able to analyze a subnet in isolation by keeping its token flow direction and its sub-throughput equivalent with all the possible tokens entering into the subnet. The thesis first defines various kinds of potentially reducible subnets, subnet selection rules, approximation subnet construction rules, and reduction evaluation rules. Then corresponding to the possible subnets, the approximation method is used stepwisely until the interested measures are found with the …
Forward Kinematics Solution Of A Special Class Of General Stewart Platforms, Jian Li
Forward Kinematics Solution Of A Special Class Of General Stewart Platforms, Jian Li
Theses
A Stewart platform is a fully parallel, six-degree-of-freedom manipulator mechanism. A platform manipulator has a fixed platform acting as base, a mobile platform on which end-effector is mounted, and in-parallel kinematics chains (legs) between the two platforms. Although some direct position kinematics solutions for Stewart platforms of simplified geometry have been represented, to the best of our knowledge, no close-form direct kinematics solution for the general Stewart platform is available yet.
A common feature of six-degree-of-freedom Stewart platform of simplified geometry is the use of pairs of concentric ball joints. Due to inevitable manufacturing and assembly errors, practically there are …
Heat Resistance Measurements With The Portable Calorimeter Box, Philipp G. Mohr
Heat Resistance Measurements With The Portable Calorimeter Box, Philipp G. Mohr
Theses
The heat resistance of wall section materials has been investigated under laboratory conditions, but reliable measurements in-situ with non-steady weather conditions are not yet available. The portable calorimeter box is designed to make field measurements to test the thermal performance of building envelopes. The experimental setup and the equipment for thermal measurements are described, as well as the computer program for data reduction. The characteristics of the portable calorimeter box and the problems of non-controllable test conditions have been investigated.
Forty experiments were completed. Sixteen preliminary experiments investigated problems associated with insufficient setups; such as a short duration, only partly …
Computer Aided Manufacturing For Production Environment, Biren K. Parikh
Computer Aided Manufacturing For Production Environment, Biren K. Parikh
Theses
Investments in new technology like Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) increased in the past few years because of the foreign competition in the world market as well as on the home ground. Improper investment in CAM and CIM resulted in the "Islands of Automation" instead of an integrated system. These "Islands of Automation" have created new problems for production planning and factory communication.
The objective of the thesis is to develop the methodology to selection and implementation of the CAM system in the production environment. It is to be noted that a CAM system is part of the overall CIM implementation, …
Microstructural Investigation Of Surface Coating Developed By Electro-Spark Deposition Technology, Tianzong Xu
Microstructural Investigation Of Surface Coating Developed By Electro-Spark Deposition Technology, Tianzong Xu
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Electro-spark deposition (ESD) is a pulsed-spark micro-welding process using an electrode to apply a fused, metallurgically bonded coating with an extremely low heat input so as to eliminate thermal distortion or changes in metallurgical structure of the substrate. The deposited surface achieves an exceptionally fine-grained, homogeneous coating that may approach as amorphous structure which is believed to contribute to good wear and corrosion resistance.
In this research, an optical image analysis system, scanning electron microscope with computerized energy dispersive spectrometer, microhardness testing system and computerized surfanalyzer were employed to investigate the microstructure and properties of achieved surface coatings.
As the …
Performance Analysis For The Ccn Collection Apparatus, Deborah K. Bircher
Performance Analysis For The Ccn Collection Apparatus, Deborah K. Bircher
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience Program (OURE)
This paper concerns the performance testing of a system to collect and chemically analyze cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). These are the atmospheric particles which nucleate cloud drops.
The air is humidified by passage through the "haze chamber", consisting of parallel vertical plates that are covered with cotton cloth and are kept wet by water supplied at the top edge. The plates are adiabatic , and should equilibrate in temperature at the wet bulb temperature of the incoming air. Measurements of the plate temperature with eighty thermocouples indicate behavior consistent with theory.
Another part of the system is called the CFD …
Motorized Throttle Plate, John D. Crawford
Motorized Throttle Plate, John D. Crawford
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The objective of this project was to develop a throttle plate mechanism that can be used to simulate transient engine operation. This throttle plate was designed so as to regulate the quantity of air flow entering a Port Fuel Injected (PFI) spark ignition engine prior to the combustion of the fuel-air mixture. The throttle plate is linked to a data acquisition system in order to study the port fuel injection characteristics of the fuel-air mixture. This data acquisition system links the throttle plate angular position information to data obtained using a nonintrusive laser based diagnostic technique, therefore enabling the study …
Active Buckling Control Of Composite Plates, Bradley Wayne Gentelin
Active Buckling Control Of Composite Plates, Bradley Wayne Gentelin
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The objective of the research project is to investigate the feasibility of using the rapidly growing technology of smart materials in actively controlling the buckling of laminated composite plates. Advanced composite structures are susceptible to structural instabilities under compression loadings, and the proper control of such instabilities is essential to the effective performance of the structures. The focus of the research activity is to perform an experimental study of using embedded piezoelectric materials for enhancing the critical buckling loads of laminated composite plates. The forces induced by the piezoelectric actuators under the applied voltage fields will be used to counterbalance …