Machining of aluminum oxide Al2O3 can be classified as challenging by reason of its brittle and high tensile material behavior. Moreover, conventional processes for machining ceramics, e.g. using laser beam or lapping...
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Machining of aluminum oxide Al2O3 can be classified as challenging by reason of its brittle and high tensile material behavior. Moreover, conventional processes for machining ceramics, e.g. using laser beam or lapping, are typically associated with lower material removal rates and high manufacturing costs. Cutting using water abrasive jet enables cutting of ceramics due to exceedingly low process forces and machining temperatures. In addition to the actual cutting process, surface structuring can be carried out using a reflecting jet by a specific adjustment of process parameters. In this context, water abrasive fine jet machining is up-and-coming due to better charge and higher precision. These factors allow the insert of the smallest geometries which either cannot be manufactured by primary shaping or are suitable for manufacturing only to a limited extent. This article describes how a process design is being executed concerning productivity and machining precision by using an analysis based on the method of the Design of Experiments (DoE). The most influencing parameters become apparent, such as water pressure, abrasive flow rate or path offset. The parameters allow a specific process dimensioning in terms of material removal rate, surface roughness and depth of penetration. Furthermore the investigations show a high reproducibility of the results using appropriate process parameters. The study illustrates that the use of the water abrasive injector fine jet permits a precise and highly efficient insertion of surface structures into ceramic materials.
The paper describes the status of research concerning the flexibilization of contact faces. For an extensive use of systems for flexible car body fixtures it is necessary to develop flexible contact elements to adapt ...
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The paper describes the status of research concerning the flexibilization of contact faces. For an extensive use of systems for flexible car body fixtures it is necessary to develop flexible contact elements to adapt the clamp to diverse part faces. For this different approaches are shown. Especially the approach of using shape-memory material to make contact faces flexible is discussed. Selected experiments were done. This was the first time the shape-memory effect has been shown on voluminous bodies. The material was activated using an induction field via filler. This way of activating voluminous bodies also has been shown for the first time. The usability of shape-memory polymers was demonstrated and the next steps were shown.
Within a research project at the fraunhoferinstitute for machinetools and formingtechnology IWU, vibration description methods are applied using the example of an air conditioning unit (AC unit) from a railway vehi...
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(纸本)9781632662675
Within a research project at the fraunhoferinstitute for machinetools and formingtechnology IWU, vibration description methods are applied using the example of an air conditioning unit (AC unit) from a railway vehicle. The AC unit consists of several components, where usually the compressors and fans contribute most to the radiated sound power resp. to the transmitted structure-borne sound into the vehicle. In a first step, forces F and accelerations a under steady-state conditions were measured on each of the six mounting brackets of the air conditioning unit. Afterwards, all of the dominant vibration sources of the unit were investigated individually concerning their contribution at each of their contact points. Finally, knowing the mobilities Y of the contact points between sources and unit enables detailed analysis of the system itself. Moreover, it also indicates "weak points" which have to be avoided according to an improved vibrational behavior of the complete air conditioning unit.
Shape Memory Alloys are well known and established in medical engineering. In recent years their importance considering industrial applications also increased. Especially the high specific work load of the material an...
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(纸本)9783800735372
Shape Memory Alloys are well known and established in medical engineering. In recent years their importance considering industrial applications also increased. Especially the high specific work load of the material and the simple working principle of SMA actuator systems possess them to be a suitable alternative to conventional drives. The benefits of the technology directly address the main demands on actuator technologies like miniaturisation, lightweight design and costs. Further SMAs can be an alternative to substitute rare earth metals. In the paper we present the status quo of SMA technology. The shape memory effect as a basis for understanding the working principles of such actuators is described. Beyond that mechanical design rules are explained. That covers the three possible actuating principles constant- and spring loaded and antagonistically arranged SMA actuators. Besides simple switching applications, there are rather complex controlled SMA actuators using external sensors or inherent resistance feedback. Control principles for both approaches are presented. To show potentials but also the limitations of SMA actuators, applications from different markets with different demands are described. They specify the certain challenges which have to be overcome before a comprehensive market acceptance of SMAs in industrial applications can be expected. The estimated developments in the future will be discussed further.
The air conditioning unit (AC unit) is one of the major sound sources for exterior and interior noise of a railway vehicle. The design of such devices is a compromise between main functions like efficiency, fluid mech...
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In the majority of cases, aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) consist of a relatively ductile matrix and hard ceramic particles embedded therein. In addition to an increased tool wear, machining of these materials invo...
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(纸本)9780956679024
In the majority of cases, aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) consist of a relatively ductile matrix and hard ceramic particles embedded therein. In addition to an increased tool wear, machining of these materials involves surface imperfections like voids and scaling. An approach to reduce the generation of suchlike imperfections is a modification of the cutting edge geometry. Turning tests have shown that smooth surfaces can be generated by using natural diamond tipped tools with a very small clearance angle of approximately 0.5 and a minor feed of 0.05 mm.
Simulation is established within the development process in order to validate technical systems at an early stage. Nonetheless, the required level of detail and the late availability of simulation models limit an econ...
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Simulation is established within the development process in order to validate technical systems at an early stage. Nonetheless, the required level of detail and the late availability of simulation models limit an economic application. This paper describes a novel approach for an interactive and mechatronic design of technical alternatives at early stages of development and in this regard the evaluation with physically based simulation models.
Currently grinding is commonly used as the finishing operation to manufacture seal mating surfaces and bearing surfaces, especially in the automotive industry. It would lead to more resource-efficient production if th...
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Currently grinding is commonly used as the finishing operation to manufacture seal mating surfaces and bearing surfaces, especially in the automotive industry. It would lead to more resource-efficient production if the cost- and energy-intensive grinding process could be replaced by machining with geometrically defined cutting edges, such as hard turning [1] , [2] . However, turning operations usually cause a twist structure on the surface, which can convey lubricants like a pump. Several methods exist to overcome this problem, for example, tangential turning, rotation turning and turn broaching, etc. Due to the high costs of tools and special machines required by these methods, the industrial application is still limited. This paper describes a more efficient approach by applying a modified feed kinematic. When using this approach, hard turning produces twist-free surfaces. The results of the latest twist test methods have confirmed that the surfaces are free of twist, hence free of conveying effect of lubricant and that they are suitable for application in manufacturing of seal mating surfaces and bearing surfaces. Furthermore, this method requires only minimal investment in any turning machine.
Micro-EDM is a well-known process for precision micro machining of difficult to cut materials. It is especially beneficial when machining complex micro structures such as deep bores, grooves or undercuts in highly wea...
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Micro-EDM is a well-known process for precision micro machining of difficult to cut materials. It is especially beneficial when machining complex micro structures such as deep bores, grooves or undercuts in highly wear resistant materials. One constraint is its limitation to electrically conductive materials. Advanced materials such as high-temperature resistant engineered ceramics are gaining more and more importance, nonetheless due to their manifold applications in transport, energy and also biomedical areas. An adaption of micro-EDM to nonconducting ceramics could bring together the design freedom implemented in the EDM process and the beneficial material properties of engineered ceramics. In the last years, research has successfully applied the assisting electrode method to zirconia material, allowing for the micro-EDM to proceed notwithstanding the electrically nonconducting properties. Using suitable dielectric and process parameters, the machining continues even after the electrically conducting starting layer has been removed. Within this study the micro-EDM milling of zirconia is investigated in order to further understand the mechanisms of ceramics machining. Roughness and surface characteristics are analyzed and compared to the equivalent metal parts. The voltage and current signals are recorded using high speed deep memory A/D converters to allow for an insight into the process. With the findings the process can be improved in terms of speed, accuracy and achievable structures.
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