⚙ Wear Rate Testing Machine

• Engineering components often face surface wear, but many local labs lack equipment for standardized testing.
• High-cost tribology systems are inaccessible for most institutions and research centers.
• Challenges in training students on ASTM G65-like procedures and comparing wear performance of materials.

We developed a Wear Rate Testing Machine capable of simulating abrasive wear conditions and measuring material degradation through weight loss — offering a controlled, replicable, and cost-effective testing approach.

• Rotating abrasive disc or belt to induce wear on test specimens.
• Adjustable speed and pressure for simulating various wear environments.
• Robust sample fixture to ensure repeatable, consistent positioning.
• Digital scale for before-and-after weight measurements.
• Supports testing of different materials and coatings under identical conditions.

• Teaches abrasive wear concepts and surface degradation mechanisms.
• Enables material selection based on measurable wear resistance.
• Helps students understand how variables like load, hardness, and speed affect wear rate.
• Develops lab skills in experimental setup, precision measurement, and result analysis.