The need for precision positioning applications has enormously influenced the research and
development towards the growth of precision actuators. Over the years, piezoelectric …

Piezoelectric actuators find extensive application in delivering precision motion in the
micrometer to nanometer range. The advantages of a broader range of motion, rapid …

The primary concern with micro-positioning systems is to achieve precise positioning,
coupled with the broad stroke of actuation. Over the past few years, the advancement in …

With the increasing requirements of precision mechanical systems in electronic packaging,
ultra-precision machining, biomedicine and other high-tech fields, it is necessary to study a …

A pneumatic piezoelectric linear actuator (PPLA) is proposed, which possesses the
advantages of low power consumption, environmental friendliness, and high linearity of …

Micro-displacement amplifiers show great potential for enhancing the performance of
piezoelectric ceramic stacks. However, designing a compact micro-displacement amplifier …

Abstract The modified Ohno and Abdel-Karim nonlinear kinematic hardening model
considering cyclic hardening and creep effect are developed to investigate the deformation …

Piezoelectric actuator is widely utilized in ultra-precision position fields. However, it is
challenged by difficulty modeling dynamic properties, such as hysteresis, creep, vibration …

In this study, a hybrid piezo-flexural-hydraulic actuator is modeled and simulated using bond
graph methodology. The hybrid actuator comprises piezoelectric stack actuator, mechanical …

Design Selection of an Innovative Tool Holder for Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Turning (IN-UVAT)
Using Finite Element Analysis Page 1 Design Selection of an Innovative Tool Holder for …