UTD Real World Physics Friction

Megan Seymour, Nancy Dominguez, Chen Shao

mes062000@utdallas.edu, nsd093020@utdallas.edu, cxs124130@utdallas.edu

The University of Texas at Dallas Department of Physics

Department of Mechanical Engineering
MECH 4382 Spring - Summer 2015

Abstract Technical Details Requirements & Constraints

The project purpose was to design and fabricate an apparatus to Sponsoring Company: 1. Experimental Procedures and Development
be used in current and future UTD Physics Labs to facilitate The University of Texas at Dallas - Physics Department safety
teaching the concepts of friction to students. Applications to real- Title: labs developed to be completed in a reasonable amount of time
world examples and the incorporation of tactile feedback were Real World Physics - Friction (1-2 class periods for students)
among the necessary parameters for any potential solutions. Department Receiving Service: user friendly procedures
Overall, the team developed, through a series of several Introductory Mechanics Friction Lab connection to lecture components of class
prototypes and testing with students, an acceptable apparatus Scope of Deliverables: connection to real-world problems/examples
that incorporated the desired parameters, and will be available for Apparatus and Accompanying Lab Procedures for Friction Labs 2. Devices manufacturing:
implementation and small scale production runs immediately. Overall Budget and Cost: durable - (resistance to rusting/oxidation and deformation)
Additionally, the final solution managed to incorporate some of $2000 sturdy
the stretch goals for the project, including partial fabrication with Intended Beneficiaries: easy and quick maintenance
3D printing technology for easy, replicatable parts. An Students taking Physics Lab Courses at UTD user friendly
accompanying laboratory manual for operation and requisite Faculty Advisor: easy and cost effective to replicate
experimentation has been produced as well, with the potential to Dr. Orlando Auciello; Department of Material Science and Engineering incorporation of tactile feedback
be changed as needed as new experiments are developed or Industry Sponsor: easily integrates with multiple types of materials for testing
required for the apparatus. David Taylor; Lab Manager inclusion of complete instructions for assembly and maintenance
easily accessible lists of and costs of sources for replacement parts
easy to understand detailed apparatus drawings including all parts
needed
Force Sensor and Sample Holder 3D printed
integration with current software for recording experimental data
incorporation of 3D printed parts

parts Full Prototype View

Rotary Motion Sensor
integration
with
current
software
easily integrates with
multiple types of
materials for testing

incorporation of
tactile feedback

durable
and
BOM and Overall Costs sturdy

Item # Component Name Price Cost Quantity Total

Conveyer
1 1 - 1/8" Ball Bearing $9.04 $9.04 4 $36.16
1 - 3/4" 1/4"-20 Screw (Cap
2 $ 5.57 per 10 $0.56 2 $1.11
Screw
3 1" 1/4" - 20 Screw (Cap Screw) $ 3.99 per 10 $0.40 11 $4.39
4
5
1/4" - 20 Hex Nut
1/4" Reqular Flat Washer
$9.05 per 100
8.25 per 100
$0.09
$0.08
2
14
$0.18
$1.16
Data Acquisition
6 Base $58.52 $58.52 1 $58.52
7 Belt $960.00 for 30 $32.00 1 $32.00
8 Drive Shaft $16.50 $5.50 1 $5.50
9
10
Handle
Knob
$3.13
3D Print
$3.13 1
1
$3.13
Three Types of Samples 500g Silicone Rubber 100g to 700g
11 Leveling Mount $1.83 per 4 $0.46 4 $1.83
12 Pulley 3D Print 2
13 Pulley Pillow Block 3D Print 4
14 Tail Shaft $16.50 $3.44 1 $3.44
15 Thumb Nut $11.95 $11.95 1 $11.95

Dual Range Force Sensor

1 - 1/2" 1/4"-20 Screw (Flat
16 $ 6.31 per 10 $0.63 1 $0.63
Head
17 1" Sample $17.59 $2.20 2 $4.40
18 1/2" 1/16" Dowel Pin $12.00 per 25 $0.48 2 $0.96
19 1/2" 1/8" Dowel Pin $6.89 per 10 $0.69 4 $2.76
20 1/2" 10 - 32 Screw (Flat Head) $3.35 per 10 $0.34 1 $0.34
21 1/2" Ball Bearing $7.88 $7.88 2 $15.76
22 Force Sensor $109.00 $109.00 1 $109.00
23 Force Sensor Mount $16.50 $1.24 1 $1.24
24 Sample Holder Bottom $4.70 $1.76 1 $1.76
25 Sample Holder Bottom Wheel $4.70 $0.05 1 $0.05 Silicone Rubber Cork Felt 100g 700g
26 Sample Holder Top Base $4.70 $0.78 1 $0.78
27 Sample Holder Top Rod $3.59 $1.80 1 $1.80

Rotary Motion Sensor

28
29
Rotary Sensor
Rotary Sensor Mount
$169.00
$16.50
$169.00
$4.13
1
1
$169.00
$4.13
Acknowledgments
30
31
Rotary Sensor Pillow Block
Set Screw Shaft Collar
3D Print
$1.32 $1.32
1
1 $1.32
UTD Dept. of Physics; David Taylor, Dr. Orlando Auciello;
Total $473.28 Peter Neidblaski - printing; Julie Carver - classroom development