Acetabular Cup Test Fixture Design
Medical Device Design
Project Overview
Designed and fabricated a precise load testing fixture to simulate the mechanical behavior of a total hip replacement, ensuring compliance with IS0 7206-4 standards for fatigue testing of hip joint prostheses.
technical insights
Modeled the test fixture using SolidWorks, focusing on accurate load replication for acetabular implants.
Conducted detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate deformation and stress distribution under simulated loading conditions.
Fabricated the fixture using precision machining processes to ensure structural integrity and test reliability.
Experimentally validated fixture performance with the Instron Tensile Testing Machine, achieving close alignment between simulated and real-world results.
Complied with ISO 7206-4, meeting industry standards for testing fatigue behavior of hip replacements.
skills and tools
SolidWorks, ImageJ, Instron Testing Machine, Precision Machining Tools