scholarly journals Research on Precision Blanking Process Design of Micro Gear Based on Piezoelectric Actuator

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Changjun Hu ◽  
Yunyang Shi ◽  
Fangfang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Process Design ◽  
Displacement Sensor ◽  
Force Output ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Control Precision ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Micro Parts ◽  
Blanking Process ◽  
The Relationship

In order to process micro scale parts more conveniently, especially the micro parts with complex shape, a new micro blanking equipment based on piezoelectric ceramic driving is proposed in this paper. Compared with other large precision machining equipment, the equipment cost has been greatly reduced. Using displacement sensor to detect the change of output displacement and feedback control piezoelectric actuator to control the change of relevant parameters, the control precision is high. The micro gear parts with diameter less than 2 mm are obtained through the blanking experiment on the experimental equipment. From the relationship between the obtained time and the punch output force, output displacement and die adjustment, it can be seen that the designed equipment has good processing performance and can complete the blanking forming of micro parts well.

Design, analysis and test of a novel cylinder-driven mode applied to microgripper

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Chen ◽  
ZM Xie ◽  
Huifeng Tan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Driving Pressure ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Micro Parts ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract How to enlarge the output displacement is a key issue in the research field of microgrippers. It is difficult to further enlarge the output displacement for the traditional displacement transmission mechanism (DTM). In this research, a two-stage amplification cylinder-driven DTM based on the compliant mechanisms is designed to realize the displacement output expansion. The opening and closing of the clamping jaws is driven by the air cylinder to enlarge the output displacement of the microgripper. According to the analysis of statics model of the mechanism, the relationship between the output displacement of the microgripper and the driving pressure of the cylinder is established. The magnification of the microgripper is obtained using a dynamic model. Moreover, based on the finite element analysis, the mechanical structure parameters are optimized. The microgripper was fabricated by utilizing wire electro discharge machining (WEDM) technique, and then a series of experiments were carried out to obtain the relationship between the displacement and the driving pressure. It is found that the maximum output displacement measured is 1190.4μm under the pressure of 0-0.6 Mpa, corresponding to the magnification of 47.63. Compared with the results of finite element analysis and theoretical calculation, the test results have a discrepancy of 2.39% and 6.62%, respectively. The microgripper has successfully grasped a variety of micro-parts with irregular shapes, and parallel grasping can be achieved, demonstrating the potential application of this design in the field of micromanipulation.

scholarly journals Design of a Compliant Mechanism Based Four-Stage Amplification Piezoelectric-Driven Asymmetric Microgripper

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Chen ◽  
Zilong Deng ◽  
Siya Hu ◽  
Jinhai Gao ◽  
Xingjun Gao
Keyword(s):  
Compliant Mechanism ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Amplification Ratio ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Two Sides ◽  
Theoretical Results

The existing symmetrical microgrippers have larger output displacements compared with the asymmetrical counterparts. However, the two jaws of a symmetrical microgripper are less unlikely to offer the same forces on the two sides of a grasped micro-object due to the manufacture and assembly errors. Therefore, this paper proposes a new asymmetric microgripper to obtain stable output force of the gripper. Compared with symmetrical microgrippers, asymmetrical microgrippers usually have smaller output displacements. In order to increase the output displacement, a compliant mechanism with four stage amplification is employed to design the asymmetric microgripper. Consequently, the proposed asymmetrical microgripper possesses the advantages of both the stable output force of the gripper and large displacement amplification. To begin with, the mechanical model of the microgripper is established in this paper. The relationship between the driving force and the output displacement of the microgripper is then derived, followed by the static characteristics’ analysis of the microgripper. Furthermore, finite element analysis (FEA) of the microgripper is also performed, and the mechanical structure of the microgripper is optimized based on the FEA simulations. Lastly, experimental tests are carried out, with a 5.28% difference from the FEA results and an 8.8% difference from the theoretical results. The results from theoretical calculation, FEA simulations, and experimental tests verify that the displacement amplification ratio and the maximum gripping displacement of the microgripper are up to 31.6 and 632 μm, respectively.

Feedback Control of a Flexible Micro-Displacement Manipulator

2011 ◽  
Vol 480-481 ◽  
pp. 1167-1172
Author(s):  
Hua Wei Ji ◽  
Yong Qing Wen ◽  
Chen Ming Fu
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Method ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Control Precision ◽  
Hysteresis Nonlinearity ◽  
Vibration Experiment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Control Accuracy

Micro-displacement manipulator consists of piezoelectric actuator and flexure hinge is being widely used in precision positioning technology for its high resolution of displacement, high stiffness and fast frequency response. However, the hysteresis nonlinearity of actuator and vibration limited its control accuracy. In order to improve the positioning precision, the relationship between input voltage and output displacement was studied, the hysteresis nonlinearity was described by mathematical method, and a closed-loop controller was proposed to control the hysteresis and vibration. Experiment results revealed the proposed closed-loop controller can enhance the control precision of micro-displacement manipulator.

Relationship Among Input-Force, Payload, Stiffness, and Displacement of a 6-DOF Perpendicular Parallel Micromanipulator

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Yue ◽  
Feng Gao ◽  
Xianchao Zhao ◽  
Q. Jeffrey Ge
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Digital Control ◽  
Precision Engineering ◽  
Electromechanical Systems ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Input Force ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
The Relationship

Micromanipulators play an important role in the precision engineering field from optical stages to micro-electromechanical systems for their excellent performances. In this paper, a 6-DOF perpendicular parallel micromanipulator (PPMM) is proposed and its prototype is developed. The isotropy and decoupled characteristics of the 6-DOF PPMM are discussed. The relationship among input-force, payload, stiffness, and displacement (IPSD) of the 6-DOF PPMM is studied and the model of the relationship among the IPSD is derived in an analytical style. The relation between voltage value of piezoelectric actuator and output displacement is obtained base on an IPSD model. Finally, the simulations by finite element method and the test of the prototype of the 6-DOF PPMM are performed. Compared with the results of simulations and the test, the feasibility of IPSD model is verified. The proposed model is useful for both digital control of the 6-DOF PPMMs and design of the micromanipulators.

scholarly journals Model of a Coil-Reinforced Cylindrical Soft Actuator

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 2109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Kanno ◽  
Shunya Ohkura ◽  
Osamu Azami ◽  
Tetsuro Miyazaki ◽  
Toshihiro Kawase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Static Model ◽  
Force Output ◽  
Strength Of Materials ◽  
Soft Actuator ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Cylinder Model ◽  
Hydraulic Cylinders ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Walled Cylinder

A cylindrical soft actuator is suitable for applications in which pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders are conventionally used. In this report, we discuss the force output model of a spring-reinforced-type cylindrical soft actuator. This type of actuator outputs a larger force than the air pressure multiplied by the pressure-receiving area. We construct a quasi-static model to explore the reason for this phenomenon, based on the strength of materials. A thick-walled cylinder model with three boundary conditions was defined and analyzed. The model indicates that the rubber cylinder itself transmits pneumatic pressure and contributes to the output force. We also modeled the relationship between the pressure and the elongation of the soft actuator. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the proposed models.

scholarly journals Characteristics Analysis and Testing of SMA Spring Actuator

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianzuo Ma ◽  
Haolei Huang ◽  
Jin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Sma Spring ◽  
Increasing Temperature ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The biasing form two-way shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator composed of SMA spring and steel spring is analyzed. Based on the force equilibrium equation, the relationship between load capacity of SMA spring and geometric parameters is established. In order to obtain the characteristics of SMA spring actuator, the output force and output displacement of SMA spring under different temperatures are analyzed by the theoretical model and the experimental method. Based on the shape memory effect of SMA, the relationship of the SMA spring actuator's output displacement with the temperature, the stress and strain, the material parameters, and the size parameters is established. The results indicate that the trend of theoretical results is basically consistent with the experimental data. The output displacement of SMA spring actuator is increased with the increasing temperature.

scholarly journals Design, Analysis, and Experiment on a Novel Stick-Slip Piezoelectric Actuator with a Lever Mechanism

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiqing Huang ◽  
Mengxin Sun
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Simple Structure ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Displacement Sensor ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Lever Mechanism ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Stator Design

A piezoelectric actuator using a lever mechanism is designed, fabricated, and tested with the aim of accomplishing long-travel precision linear driving based on the stick-slip principle. The proposed actuator mainly consists of a stator, an adjustment mechanism, a preload mechanism, a base, and a linear guide. The stator design, comprising a piezoelectric stack and a lever mechanism with a long hinge used to increase the displacement of the driving foot, is described. A simplified model of the stator is created. Its design parameters are determined by an analytical model and confirmed using the finite element method. In a series of experiments, a laser displacement sensor is employed to measure the displacement responses of the actuator under the application of different driving signals. The experiment results demonstrate that the velocity of the actuator rises from 0.05 mm/s to 1.8 mm/s with the frequency increasing from 30 Hz to 150 Hz and the voltage increasing from 30 V to 150 V. It is shown that the minimum step distance of the actuator is 0.875 μm. The proposed actuator features large stroke, a simple structure, fast response, and high resolution.

Giant Magnetostrictive Actuator and Its Application in Active Vibration Control

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 2089-2094
Author(s):  
Hui Bin Xu ◽  
Tian Li Zhang ◽  
Cheng Bao Jiang ◽  
Hu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Control ◽  
Active Vibration Control ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Coupling Factor ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Magnetostrictive Actuators ◽  
Active Vibration ◽  
Magnetostrictive Actuator ◽  
Static Output

TbDyFe is a rare earth-iron magnetostrictive alloy with “giant” magnetostrain, good magnetomechanical coupling factor and fast response. Giant magnetostrictive actuators (GMAs) are designed and fabricated with home-made TbDyFe rods. Their magnetostrain properties under varied operation are tested. The static output displacement up to 100μm and output force up to 1500N were obtained. The dynamic displacement increases with amplitude under fixed frequency and decreases with frequency under fixed amplitude generally. The maximum dynamic output displacement of 146µm was obtained at natural frequency around 5Hz. Active vibration control employing GMA was implemented in the flexible structure. The excellent damping effect, 20-30 dB under the frequency range from 10Hz to 100Hz was obtained. The dynamic phase delay of GMA has been analyzed. A novel improved FSLMS algorithm is proposed to achieve a better control performance.

Experimental Investigation on Rotary Punching by the Compression of Polyurethane Pad

2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 1802-1807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Liu ◽  
Jing Tao Han ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Xiao Xiong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Penetration Depth ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
High Load ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Bear Capacity ◽  
Hole Edge ◽  
Quality Degradation ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Blanking Process ◽  
The Relationship

Rotary punching is a sheet metal blanking process which utilizes shearing tools fixed to a pair of rollers. The polyurethane pad is adopted as the die instead of rigid mold because it has the advantages of wide hardness range and high load-bear capacity. Due to the application of polyurethane pad, the surrounding region adjacent to the pierced hole will occur to plastically deform and deflect, which greatly differs from that in the conventional blanking. In this paper, the effects of blank material and thickness, polyurethane hardness, punch penetration depth on deformation behavior were mathematically analyzed and modeled, and then a series of experiments through varying process parameters were conducted to validate the relationship between process parameters and product quality. The degree of sample deflection was exactly measured by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results show that the deformed area varies with different blank elongations and increases with increasing blank thickness for a given material. When polyurethane pad with low hardness level is employed, it results in large area deformation and quality degradation. Moreover, the deflection degree around the hole edge becomes more severe along with punch penetration, but the penetration depth along blank thickness is not in proportion to the amount of punch advancement.

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