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Mechanical Tests
Tensile Test- needed for plug
How to test it
Probably not needed since the push rod will be under constant compression
Flexural Test
three-point and four-point bend testing according to ISO 14,125, ISO 178, ASTM D 790, and ASTM D 6272
parameters for this test are the support span, the speed of the loading, and the maximum deflection for the test
Impact Test
Compression Test
End loading
Sheer loading
ASTM D 695, ASTM D 3410, and ISO 14,126.
information on elastic limit, proportional limit, yield point, yield strength, and compressive strength
Strength at high temperatures (Summer)
Fatigue Failure?
Plug Testing
Adhesive
Loctite
EA E-40HT
DP420
DP460
Loctite - Hysol E‐120HP
room temp cure
Tensile strength of 41 N/mm^2
Aluminum abrasion and acid etched lap shear strength 33 N/mm^2 (4800 psi)
100% strength even at 40 degrees Celsius
Tube and metal prep
Aluminum etching and Alodine coating to prevent corrosion and increase bond strength
West System 860 Aluminum Etching Kit
DuPont Acid Etch and Alodine solutions
Submerge Aluminum in etch solution, then submerge in non-diluted Alodine solution
Aluminum stock for insert
Check for appropriate lengths
Bond length increases linearly with bond strength
Gap 0.004 - 0.012 in for hot bonding
Gap 0.008 in for cold bonding
Carved aluminum, tapped for fitting a bearing insert
create shoulder only for grabbing in tensile test
In MIT paper, flashbreaker tape was used to add thickness at the end of the insert to create equal spacing and center insert.
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