Design of a Multidirectional Wear Testing Device for Simulating Wear of Biocompatible Materials Used in Joint Implants

Author

Carlos A. Rodriguez Betancourth, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Electrical Engineering

First Advisor

Dr. Javier Ortega

Second Advisor

Dr. Hasina Huq

Third Advisor

Dr. Jaime Ramos

Abstract

In the present work, a novel multidirectional pin-on-disc wear testing device designated CNC-POD (computer-numerical-control pin-on-disc) capable of replicating the cross-shear motions experienced by a prosthesis in vivo was designed and developed in the UTRGV in order to evaluate the wear resistance of new biomaterials. The CNC-POD consists of six temperature-controlled pin-on-disc stations mounted on a two-axis CNC table (X-Y). Each pin-on-disc station is load-programmable up to 510 Newtons (115 pounds). The CNC table allows the machine to reproduce a wide range of 2D patterns in millimeter scale on the six stations under a specific load. Friction force is measured during testing using force sensors and coefficient of friction can be calculated. Motions and loads are fully programmable through LabVIEW.

Comments

Copyright 2018 Carlos A. Rodriguez Betancourth. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Rodriguez Betancourth, Carlos A., "Design of a Multidirectional Wear Testing Device for Simulating Wear of Biocompatible Materials Used in Joint Implants" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 392.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/392