TABER 5135: Rotary Platform Abraser

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verything eventually overtime wares and

tares. These ware and tares obviously,
Rotary Platform Abraser with even more time will turn into breaks or
faults. This is an inevitable part of
Materialistic items. The time span of this given deterioration of course depends on
the material (e.g. concrete or aluminum). For companies mass producing a single
product it is important to give accurate and consistent information on things such as
durability and product limitations. This is where the Taber 5135 Abaser comes into
play. Allowing companies to consistently assess the durability of any given material
through a series of rotations underneath a set weight.
There are a number of components that
allow this machine each being as important
as the next as illustrated in (Figure 1.1)
A. Arm (Attached on hinge)
B. Vacuum
C. Rotary Platform
D. Wheel
E. Control Pad
Figure 1.1
he function of the components is pretty straight forward. Remember the overall
goal is to accurately and consistently find the durability of the given material. The
arm A is one of the primary parts of the machine. The arm is connected on a hinge
allowing the user place the testing sample on the rotary platform C. In addition to
being able to load the sample on the platform the user is a able change the wheels D to
match the desired test. On the opposite side of the arm wheel is changeable weight that
governs how much pressure the wheel is putting on the object. The vacuum B collects
the debris created from the abrasion process to help maintain the accuracy of the test.
The rotary platform C is exactly that, a platform to set the sample on that rotates a
set number of times. The wheel D is what cause the actual abrasion to happen in conjunction with the rotations of the platform. The wheel is interchangeable with wheels
of different grit, much like different grades of sandpaper, simply on a wheel. This in
combination with the interchangeable weight on the opposite sides of the arm allow for
a wide variety of abrasion test combinations. Limestone for example usually is tested
with a light weight but fine grain wheel. While granite; being a harder stone, would use
a heavier weight but not as fine of a grain wheel. The control pad E is simply to enter
the number of rotations wanted and to set the power of the vacuums suction. The rotary
platform will always rotate at the same speed, it will never vary.
TABER 5135
Rotary Platform Abraser
BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
ow that the main components have been explained in the section prior the operation of the machine as a whole will be explained. Three things in total are necessary
for the operation of this machine and one is optional.
Those three things are:
1. The machine.
2. The sample needing to be tested.
3. Safety goggles.
The first two items are obvious and the third depends on the company one works for. All
the items were listed so there is no confusion that there is anything more to the operation of this machine, it is simple. The first thing to know is that the sample cannot be
over 5X5 inches and a thickness of 2. The reasons being is one, you dont want the
sample to snag on anything as is rotates on the
platform (reason for the
5X5
and under). Two, you
dont want undesired
weight to be applied to
the sample by the arms,
the weight from the
wheel and the weight
put on the arm is the only
desired weight (reason for
2 thickness and under).
A thickness over this will
make the arms sit up to
high on their axis and two
much weight from the
arm alone will be applied
to the sample. The samples will either come with
a predrilled hole in the
center or the
operator will measure and drill the
(Figure 2.2) hole exactly center in the sample. The rotary platform has a metal rod sticking up in the very center of it. This is what
will rest inside the hole in the sample as it sits upon the platform. This is to maintain
accurate positioning and to help simply hold the sample onto the platform, centripetal
force has to be taken into consideration considering accuracy is crucial. The actual operation from beginning to end very simple. The machine spins the rotary platform with
the specimen on it which moves the wheels on the arms above as shown in (Figure 2-2).
1. Take the sample with the hole in the center (if not predrilled, drill one).
2. Lift the arms of the machine and apply the desired wheels and weights.
3. While the arms are up set your sample unto the rotary platform.
4. With the sample sitting on the platform (rod through hole in sample) put arms
down.
5. Now, the number of rotations needs to be entered. This is done on the control pad by
pressing the button that says number of cycles. Then, enter the number wanted (numerical keypad) and press enter.
6. After the sample is loaded and the number of cycles is selected press begin on the
keypad and the test will begin.

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