Hefei University of Technology

About: Hefei University of Technology is a education organization based out in Hefei, China. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Microstructure. The organization has 28093 authors who have published 24935 publications receiving 324989 citations.

An adaptive tuned vibration absorber based on multilayered MR elastomers

Abstract: Adaptive tuned vibration absorbers (ATVAs) featuring magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) have attracted considerable research interests because of the advantages of fast response, controllable frequency, and broad working range. Generally, the ATVA uses single layer of MRE sheet, which has some issues such as small oscillator stroke and being effective only on high frequency. In this research, an ATVA which incorporates multilayer MRE sheets was designed and prototyped. Its performance under various scan frequencies was tested on a horizontal vibration platform. A theoretical model was proposed to predict the MRE absorber performance. For the clear demonstration of the advantages of multilayered MRE absorber, two kinds of absorbers with only one layer of MRE were prepared as comparison. The experiments compared the vertical support capability and the tuning frequency range of these two ATVAs, which have clearly highlighted the capabilities of multilayered MRE absorber with larger oscillator stroke (as large as 13.6 mm) and lower working frequencies (as low as 3.2 Hz). The vibration absorption evaluation was conducted by mounting the multilayered MRE absorber on a single-degree-of-freedom system. The results identify that the ATVA with multilayered MREs could work lower than 10 Hz, which is very difficult for the one with single layer MRE. Additionally, the performance of the passive and adaptive tuned laminated MRE absorbers on attenuating a swept frequency vibration are presented, respectively. The ATVA was more effective than the passive absorber over a wide frequency range.

Development of a low-cost micro-CMM for 3D micro/nano measurements

Abstract: A high-precision and low-cost micro-CMM (coordinate measuring machine) is under development. The expected measuring range is 25 × 25 × 10 mm3 and the resolution is 1 nm. In order to enhance the structural accuracy, some new ideas are integrated into the design, such as the arch-shape bridge for better stiffness and thermal accuracy, and the co-planar stage for less Abbe error. The linear diffraction grating interferometer and subdivision technique is proposed for position sensing to nanometre resolution. The focusing probe on the laser interferometer feedback spindle is structured in the Z-axis to guarantee the nanometre stability. In this report, the detailed design principles of the developed micro-CMM are described. The performance evaluation of each module of the prototype micro-CMM is presented. The positioning resolution of each axis to 1 nm can be achieved by combining the coarse and fine motion control on a piezo-ceramic linear motor. The Z-axis measurement can be controlled to within 15 nm repeatability. Parts of the positioning repeatability of the co-planar stage have been achieved to 30 nm. Some problems due to current techniques will be addressed.