Development of Servo Controlled Automation For Tmc (Tandem Master Cylinder) Performance Test Rig

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2021 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 8 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : H.Venkatesh, Dr. K. Annamalai, S.Thiyagarajan

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V8I5P106

How to Cite?

H.Venkatesh, Dr. K. Annamalai, S.Thiyagarajan, "Development of Servo Controlled Automation For Tmc (Tandem Master Cylinder) Performance Test Rig," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 8,  no. 5, pp. 41-46, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V8I5P106

Abstract:

The functional parameters of Tandem Master Cylinder of a braking system are evaluated through Tandem Master Cylinder Performance Test Rig.Tandem Master Cylinder ensures required pressure buildup in the hydraulic line of braking system.In existing Tandem Master Cylinder Performance Test Rig, two areas have been identified for improvement.First one is manual measurements of TMC Crack-off hole test and Piston Return Time Test.Second one is inability to achieve accurate travel ramp rate.Manual measurement of TMC Crack-off hole test is overcome by incorporating pressure and travel sensor for data measurement and also developing a new pneumatic circuit.Manual measurement of TMC Piston Return Time Test is overcome by designing and fabricating a new test fixture assembly.To achieve accurate travel ramp rate, a servo motor with inbuilt servo drive programming unit is incorporated.To interface the servo drive program with LabVIEW application for achieving the travel ramp rate and test data capturing in LabVIEW.Comparison of existing test method data and experimental new test sequence graphical data can be generate based on the results, identify the test quality improvement and accuracy.

Keywords:

Tandem Master Cylinder, LabVIEW, Kollmorgen Automation Suite, Performance Test rig, Virtual Instrumentation.

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