College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 16:20:26
Major
Engineering - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
Honors Design Project
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
A new measurement process and tool is to be developed to improve the existing method for measuring runout on the commutators of brushed DC product.
After an armature is manufactured, the commutator is inspected by placing the completed rotor assembly in one of several non-standard measurement fixtures. An indicator is then positioned on the commutator. A trained operator proceeds to rotate the armature while taking runout and bar-to-bar measurement at various positions along the length of the commutator.
This existing process is slow, costly, and unreliable. For these reasons, there is substantial economic pressure to develop a superior method for measurement. The new method will need to be consistent, operate quickly, and produce readings that are more reliable.
Upon completion and implementation, the new process and associated tooling will significantly reduce the production delays and costs associated with the existing method.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Gopal Nadkarni
First Reader
Stefan Teufel
Second Reader
Todd Barr
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Dane Quinn
Recommended Citation
Tisch, Ethan, "Automated Runout Measurement Tool" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1174.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1174
SKM_C554e_019091316141.pdf (451 kB)
Group 53 design project.pdf (5539 kB)
Final Version of Project Paper
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Applied Mechanics Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Engineering Mechanics Commons, Manufacturing Commons, Other Mechanical Engineering Commons