Study, bachelor and master theses
Are you looking for a student research project or a thesis?
We constantly have practical and interesting work to assign. These include research and development work, as well as topics that can be handled without prior tribology knowledge, such as design, programming, metrology and data research.
Industry collaborations
Much of the work is carried out in collaboration with companies in the region. In this way, you can already make contacts during your studies, which may make it easier for you to start your career.
Student research projects
04.11.2022
Concept development for a multi-axis swivel bearing test rig for testing ball joint bearings
Concept development, design, measurement technology
Familiarization with the basic requirements for tribological test benches.
Familiarization with the theory of ball joint bearings.
Preparation of a specification sheet for the swivel bearing test rig.
Development of concepts for the application of rotational movements in several axes (min. 2 rotational axes) with simultaneous radial force application and measurement of the forces acting in the process.
Finding the most promising solution variants by means of methodical construction.
Rough design
Written elaboration
Completed basic studies in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of technical mechanics and methodical design
Tribological basic knowledge
CAD program Inventor
Word/Excel (for written elaboration)
Possible as of now
04.11.2022
Optimization of the measurement of false brinelling damages by means of the runout tester
Measurement technology and data evaluation
- Familiarization with the theory (roundness–measuring device, task definition)
Carrying out measurements using the current method and
Evaluation with the help of an existing
MatLab
–
Tool
- Optimization of the method and the evaluation with the aim of carrying outmeasurements faster
can and achieve better results - Carrying out measurements using the new method
- Schaptural elaboration
- Matlab knowledge
Possible as of now
Theses (Bachelor/Master)
04.11.2022
Evaluation of standstill markers by means of machine learning
Machine learning, programming
Machine learning is to be used to automatically classify so-called standstill marks on rolling bearings. In the optimum case, a prediction of the wear depth is also possible.
Python or Matlab can be used for this purpose.
- Automatic reading of the images
- Find and modify suitable code as a basis.
These can be a) classical methods of image processing, where the user himself finds features, which are then assigned to classes using classical classifiers (decision tree, support vector machine, k-nearest neigbour, etc.), or
b) one chooses an artificial neural network, which has already proven itself for image classification, and tries to train it with many classified (labeled) images. - Prediction of wear depth based on image features
- Written elaboration in Word
Good knowledge of Matlab or Python.
Interest in working out solutions independently (problem-solving skills).
Possible as of now
04.11.2022
Concept development and design of a multi-axis swivel bearing test rig for testing ball joint bearings (Bachelor)
Concept development, design, measurement technology
Familiarization with the basic requirements for tribological test benches.
Familiarization with the theory of ball bearings.
Preparation of a specification sheet for the swivel bearing test rig.
Development of concepts for the application of rotational movements in several axes (min. 2 rotational axes) with simultaneous radial force application and measurement of the forces acting in the process.
Finding the most promising solution variants by means of methodical construction.
Production-related design of the test setup (incl. detailed design calculation of critical components for fatigue strength) with drawings + parts list and supplier list
Written elaboration
Completed basic studies in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of technical mechanics and methodical design
Tribological basic knowledge
CAD program Inventor
Word/Excel (for written elaboration)
Possible as of now
04.11.2022
Set-up of a laboratory test for the examination of forming lubricants (pressfit test)
Design and laboratory test
- Familiarization with the theory of the press fit–test and the testing of forming lubricants
- Design and drawing derivation of the necessary components for testing in a hydraulic pressure test facility.
- Procurement of purchased parts
- Assembly and commissioning
- Carrying out and Evaluation of first measurements with the new setup
- Schaptural elaboration
- CAD knowledge (Autodesk Inventor)
- Tribological basic knowledge
Possible as of now
04.11.2022
Planning and evaluation of tribological tests on the frictional behavior of bitumen as a function of additives and test specimen materials
Attempt scientific work
- Familiarization with the topic based on the previous work and literature
- Implementation of technical optimizations on the tribometer
- Execution and evaluation of tests with different stone and ceramic materials and differently additivated bitumen
- Schaptural elaboration
- Tribology knowledge
- If necessary, Matlab knowledge for the evaluation of the data
Possible as of now
04.11.2022
Commissioning of a rolling bearing tester for the investigation of false brinelling and fretting (Fafnir tester according to ASTM 4170)
Commissioning, test
- Traininginto the theory of of the Fafnir–tester
- Procurement of still missing purchased parts
- Assembly and commissioning
- Execution and evaluation of first measurements with the new setup (comparison with SNR-FEB2 test)
- SWritten exaeed
- Tribology knowledge
- Independent work
Possible as of now