College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 21:41:56
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
ME Senior Design I and II (Honors Section)
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
A research project in The University of Akron to study grinding and super-finishing of silicon nitride ceramic was initiated by Dr. Siamak Farhad and sponsored by the Timken Company, with the assistance of undergraduate students Michael Simon, Ryan Hosso and Mathew Rozmajzl. The study required analysis of forces and scratches generated during grinding processes of silicon nitride samples. A testing assembly was designed and constructed to record the forces generated during grinding and super-finishing of silicon nitride samples in a computer-numerical-control machine. Silicon nitride samples were subjected to desired grinding and super-finishing operations and all forces generated during the process were recorded. The samples were then examined under an electron microscope to document, measure and study the material removal. All data was subjected to confidential analysis under direction of Dr. Siamak Farhad, and the Timken company and applicable analysis conclusions are being reached.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Siamak Farhad
First Reader
Joshua Campbell
Second Reader
Dr. Gopal Nadkarni
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Recommended Citation
Simon, Michael, "Grinding and Super-Finishing Test Machine Project" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1533.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1533
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