Team 15: Train Bearing Inspection Automation​
Abstract
Locomotive bearings require quality inspections before reuse, with their longevity heavily dependent on thorough surface level examinations. Wabtec requests a device to automate this bearing inspection process. The machine manufactured for this project manipulates five 70 lb. bearings to accurately measure for roundness and scan for surface defects smaller than a human hair.
Sponsor
Wabtec
Director
Tom Wilke
Team Members
- Emerson Domke
- Kyle Hashiro
- Isabel Kipp
- Kirsten Kuehl
- Shane Maurry
- Clil Phillips
- Lance Phillips
- Alec Schrum