Flow Fixture

Flow Test Fixtures are used to hold the test sample steady in a particular position, to align and mate up the measurement tube with the Flow Measurement Machine. These are also used for other various tests that require the sample to be held steady.

In this particular project, the goal is to make a fixture for a Twin Turbo Air Induction assembly. The challenges were to achieve multiple setups within one fixture, along with ease of disassembly to within a small package, since these are often disassembled and shipped to other facilities. Also, we were to make them as light as possible while maintaining rigidity.

We were able to achieve our goals by creating a base fixture with various lower base standoffs to hold the fixture in the proper orientation for each test cycle. This fixture was designed with multiple sub-assemblies, that are easily disassembled into sections for ease of packaging if necessary. Extra pockets and holes were designed to reduce the material mass.