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Centrifugal device for dust adhesion measurement.

Filip Wylęgała¹, Tadeusz Uhl¹

¹AGH University of Krakow, Poland.

|September 22, 2025

Summary

This study presents a simple, 3D-printed benchtop centrifuge for measuring dust adhesion forces. The device precisely controls rotation for accurate detachment force measurements, aiding lunar regolith simulant research.

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Engineering
Physics

Background:

Dust adhesion is a critical factor in various environments, including extraterrestrial surfaces.
Accurate measurement of dust detachment forces is essential for understanding surface interactions and material performance.
Existing methods for measuring dust adhesion can be complex or require specialized equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and construct a low-cost, user-friendly benchtop centrifuge for quantifying dust adhesion forces.
To develop a modular and adaptable device primarily for evaluating lunar regolith simulant adhesion.
To demonstrate the feasibility of using 3D printing for creating scientific instrumentation.

Main Methods:

A benchtop centrifuge was designed and fabricated using exclusively 3D-printed components and widely available electronics (Arduino Uno, motor controller, encoder).

Keywords:

Adhesion testing Dust Dust adhesion

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Sample attachment points were made user-adjustable, and a graphical interface was developed for controlling rotational speed and duration.

Adhesion force was determined by measuring detachment force, with provisions for dust mass determination via optical microscopy.

Main Results:

The constructed centrifuge successfully facilitated the measurement of dust detachment forces.
The device demonstrated precise operational control through a PID algorithm and encoder feedback.
The modular design proved effective, with assembly requiring minimal components and tools.

Conclusions:

A cost-effective and accessible benchtop centrifuge for adhesion measurements can be manufactured using 3D printing.
The developed centrifuge is suitable for evaluating lunar regolith simulant adhesion and can be adapted for other applications like spectrometry or biological studies.
This approach highlights the potential of additive manufacturing in creating custom scientific tools.