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Research coatings that will reduce the chloride stress corrosion cracking of a highly stressed austenitic stainless steel. Possible solutions including: protective coatings, corrosion inhibitors, new stainless steel alloys, or any other possible concept.
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This type of spring requires lubrication between the coils to reduce noise. The lubrication we currently use is water based with suspended PTFE. It is desirable to develop a low cost alternative that will allow better distribution on the coil spring and can be automated with our manufacturing process.
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Commercial window balance product has a nickel plated rod that slides in a nylon bearing with grease for a lubricant. It is desirable to determine why some grease performs poorly while others perform well and to extrapolate this data to find/make a grease compound to reduce the hysteresis of the balance between extension and retraction.
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Research materials and make design changes that would permit the current zinc pivot bar to be replaced by an injection molded part. Pivot bar design requirements include maximum load of at least 50 pounds, preferred 100. Minimum torque 45 in-lbs preferred 60 in-lbs. maximum temperature 180°F. Project would be to research materials, design FEA analysis, obtain samples and test for proof of concept.
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This project will develop software that will allow an operator from a windows laptop to wirelessly manage, schedule and switch the power supplies between four modes of on, off, dim and alarm. The company is in need of help with the development of the software interface that will communicate these signals wirelessly.
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This project would construct the hardware necessary for a prototype electromechanical device capable of monitoring and adjusting the size of the portions placed on the user’s plate. Thus ensuring the appropriate amount of calories consumed for losing or maintaining weight in conjunction with the company’s Gradual Portion Reduction Method.
Project Description
This project will design and construct an alternator that will function properly with the existing tower and turbine design. Technical and lab support from a Cornell is needed to help with fabrication, documentation with mechanical drawings for the components and systems, as well as innovative process improvements.
Contact: Matt Ulinski, mu25@cornell.edu