"Shape memory alloys (SMAs) can be considered a good candidate for actuation applications in the current micro-technology field. In the micro-scale, the temporal response of the SMA actuators can be improved, because of faster cooling during the austenite-martensite transformation. One of the most investigated geometries for this purpose has been the snake-like arrangement, which allows high strokes with considerable forces to be obtained. In this work, SMA elements for micro-actuators were patterned by laser machining in a snake-like shape. Subsequent surface chemical etching was adopted to improve the functional properties of the micro-elements. Calorimetric analysis and thermo-mechanical response of 90 lm thick SMA elements were reported for the evaluation of their functional performances. Moreover, the effect of post-thermal treatment and grain orientation were also evaluated on the final performances."

Functional response of NiTi elements for smart micro-actuation applications

BIFFI, CARLO ALBERTO;NESPOLI, ANDREA;PREVITALI, BARBARA;TUISSI, AUSONIO
2014-01-01

Abstract

"Shape memory alloys (SMAs) can be considered a good candidate for actuation applications in the current micro-technology field. In the micro-scale, the temporal response of the SMA actuators can be improved, because of faster cooling during the austenite-martensite transformation. One of the most investigated geometries for this purpose has been the snake-like arrangement, which allows high strokes with considerable forces to be obtained. In this work, SMA elements for micro-actuators were patterned by laser machining in a snake-like shape. Subsequent surface chemical etching was adopted to improve the functional properties of the micro-elements. Calorimetric analysis and thermo-mechanical response of 90 lm thick SMA elements were reported for the evaluation of their functional performances. Moreover, the effect of post-thermal treatment and grain orientation were also evaluated on the final performances."
2014
advanced characterization; intermetallics; mechanical testing; non-ferrous metals; Materials Science (all); Mechanics of Materials; Mechanical Engineering
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