College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 23:28:04
Major
Mechanical Engineering - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
4600:497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
The Erichsen Cupping Test was used as a basis to design a dome tester. The intention of a dome tester is to test sheet metal material properties in all directions. This was done by clamping a piece of sheet metal and using a piston and hydraulic press to punch through the material. The force used to punch the material and the height of the deforming material can be gathered and the sheet metal properties can then be calculated. At the end of the project the team was able to successfully design and manufacture a hydraulic dome tester. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the final assembly was unable to be tested. The machine should be capable of loading samples up to 20 tons with a stroke length of 2.0 inches. The dome tester currently resides in the manufacturing lab at the University of Akron where students will perform the stampability test themselves. They can apply real life engineering theory and study material properties of sheet metal during their coursework.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Gopal Nadkarni
First Reader
Dr. Manigandan Kannan
Second Reader
Dr. Yogesh Singh
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Gopal Nadkarni
Recommended Citation
Bernard, Travis; Kassinger, Sarah; O'Reilly, Amanda; and Salerno, Scott, "Table Top Dome Tester" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1041.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1041
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Manufacturing Commons, Metallurgy Commons, Other Materials Science and Engineering Commons, Structural Materials Commons