Development and Experiment of Rolling Friction and Wear Testing Machine Based on LabVIEW

To investigate the friction and wear characteristics of rolling bearings under various operating conditions, this paper develops a ring-block type rolling bearing friction and wear testing machine based on LabVIEW. The device achieves rotational friction by regulating the speed with a motor and applies the test load using a lever and weight loading method to simulate the actual working conditions of rolling bearings. The testing machine integrates a high-frequency response force sensor with a high-sampling rate data acquisition system, and combines with the LabVIEW platform to achieve real-time collection, processing, and display of friction force. Using a rolling bearing with a diameter of 50mm as the test object, continuous testing was conducted for 100 s under the conditions of a speed of 500r/min and a load of 50N. The experimental results show that the friction coefficient fluctuated significantly in the early stage of the test (the first 20s), and then stabilized. After stabilization, the average friction coefficient measured was approximately 0.005, which is highly consistent with the theoretical value, verifying the accuracy and reliability of this machine. The testing machine has a compact structure and is easy to operate. It is suitable for friction performance testing of various types of rolling bearings and provides an effective experimental means for the tribological research of rolling bearings.