T01 FZG Machine

The FZG Machine in the Tribology Lab

Ryan Schultz will write an introduction/history/application paragraph including industrial partners.

Current/Previous projects

2006

Hernan Guidi Figueroa and Jabu Thukwana, Tribology Laboratory Data Acquisition System and FZG Machine Upgrade
Report

Hernan Guidi Figueroa, Initial Modelling and Control of The FZG Machine
Report

Jabu Thukwana, Modeling and Control of the FZG Machine
Report

Hernan Guidi Figueroa and Jabu Thukwana 2006 Project files

2008

Tobi Louw, FZG Test Rig Temperature Control Inverse Model Control with Online Parameter Estimation
Report

2010 (Current)

Ryan Schultz services the whole machine (New parts ordered from Germany). All spare parts are in boxes in the FZG room. Photos of the spare parts and a description of their functionality can be found here or on the FZG spares page.

Documentation

The operating instructions for the FZG Machine can be found here

The FZG Technical Drawings can be found here

The FZG Wiring Diagrams can be found here