Design New Stage for Vacuum Pin on Disk

Author

• Miranda Boyd, MEDalvernHO2004Follow

College

College of Engineering and Polymer Science

Date of Last Revision

2026-05-06 06:31:05

Major

Mechanical Engineering

Honors Course

Honors Project in Mechanical Engineering

Number of Credits

2

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Date of Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Abstract

For my senior design project, I am redesigning the moving stage for the vacuum pin-on-disk test used in the Akron Engineering Tribology Lab. This system is used to evaluate bearings and lubricants for aerospace applications under controlled vacuum conditions. The current stage design limits flexibility when adjusting for different testing parameters, so my goal is to develop a new movable stage that allows for varying weights and loads to be applied accurately and safely. The redesigned stage will improve test efficiency, adaptability, and precision, ensuring the system can accommodate a wider range of experimental conditions and materials while maintaining compatibility with the existing vacuum chamber setup.

Research Sponsor

Dr Juan Bosch Giner

First Reader

Leon Burky

Second Reader

Hannah Liggett

Honors Faculty Advisor

Dr Dane Quinn

Proprietary and/or Confidential Information

No

Community Engaged Scholarship

No

Recommended Citation

Boyd, Miranda, "Design New Stage for Vacuum Pin on Disk" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2177.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2177