In order to reduce wear and increase crushing efficiency of the 6-DOF (degree freedom) robotic crusher, maximum single-particle compression ratio function granular material model mantle liner under eccentric are established. The take into account influence crusher parameters on ratio, which is simulated by EDEM obtained different conditions. Combined with previous research, theoretical distribu...

Present cable trolley brakes used in material transfer or overhead trolley transport systems uses twin shoe caliper brakes operated by solenoid. These brakes are not fail safe, means that slip occurs between cable and brake caliper. Sometimes overloading leads to wear of brake shoe material. The failure of brake system may increase the chances to loss of life of occupant. These conventional cal...

Between 1988 and 1998 we implanted 318 total hip replacements (THRs) in 287 patients using the Plasmacup (B. Braun Ltd, Sheffield, United Kingdom) and a conventional metal-on-polyethylene articulation. The main indications for THR were primary or secondary osteoarthritis. At follow-up after a mean 11.6 years (7.6 to 18.4) 17 patients had died and 20 could not be traced leaving a final series of...

BACKGROUND Although a number of methods are used to estimate polyethylene liner wear from radiographs of total hip replacements, there is no consensus with regard to the accuracy of these methods. The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of several such measurement methods with use of both laboratory radiographs and routine clinical radiographs. METHODS A phantom apparatus was de...

Polyethylene (PE) has been used extensively in knee arthroplasty since the mid 20th century. Progress in material manufacturing and processing has led to newer polyethylenes over last few decades with different material properties. It has been established that PE wear in knee arthroplasty causes particle induced osteolysis which is the main reason for late failure and requires revision surgery....

Early generation ceramic articulations were problematic in terms of ceramic implant fracture and wear. Although the mechanical properties of ceramic material have improved during the last three decades, ceramic component fracture remains an issue. Many authors have reported fractures of the ceramic head, and a few have described ceramic acetabular insert fracture. However, these complications a...

The present requirement of automobile industry is seeking lightweight material that satisfices the technical and technological requirements with better mechanical and tribological characteristics.  Aluminium matrix composite ( AMC ) materials meet the requirements of the modern demands. AMCs are used in automotive applications as engine cylinders, pistons, disc and drum brakes. This paper inves...

Bragdon, C.R; Wannomae, K. K.; Lozynsky, A.; Micheli, B.; Malchau, H. Harris Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114 Senior author [email protected] INTRODUCTION: Oxidized zirconium (OxiniumTM) is a bearing surface introduced for use in THA to minimize wear in vivo. Oxinium femoral heads are manufactured by oxidizing wrought Zr-...