Piezoelectric Actuators MIT压电actuators 麻省理工学院.pptVIP

MMC Hammer Edward Barnard Jenny Lichter Elizabeth Hager Kevin McComber Overview What are MMCs? Design Parameters Project Goals Setup Diagram Device Picture Prototype Design Testing and Imaging Projected Work Schedule What are MMCs? Metal Matrix Composites Benefits: High modulus from ceramic High toughness from metal matrix Lower density leads to high specific strength Methods of Fabrication: Stir Casting Pressure infiltration (gas, mechanical, centrifugal) Ceramic – metal reactivity Can be optimized to yield strong bonding between components Design Parameters P = ( ? ) * (ρω2) * (z22 – z12) P = pressure, ρ = density of metal ω = angular frequency, z = horizontal position Pth ? (g * Vf,c ) / (Dc * Vf,m) g = surface energy of the liquid metal Vf,c = volume fraction of ceramic Vf,m = volume fraction of the metal Dc = size of ceramic particles Project Goals Materials choice Metals: Tin-lead, Aluminum alloy Ceramics: SiC, TiC, WC, Al2O3 Part production CAD design Mold fabrication and filling Investment casting with a ceramic mold Steel machined mold Ceramic preform Volume Fraction Maximization through size distribution of ceramic particles Gradation of properties through localized ceramic type and density variations Setup Diagram Device Picture Prototype Design Part of an engine Piston Crank shaft Propeller Hammer head Steel-toe boot Armor Bicycle crank Golf club Tools Testing and Imaging Testing Mechanical Properties Specific strength Hardness Impact testing Fracture resistance Microstructure Analysis SEM Optical Microscopy Projected Work Schedule Works Cited Koczak, et al. “Metal-Matrix Composites for Ground Vehicle, Aerospace and Industrial Applications.” Fundamentals of Metal Matrix Composites. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. Eds. Suresh, S., Mortensen, A. and A. Needleman. 297-326. Mortensen, Andreas. “Melt Infiltration of Metal Matrix Composites.” Comprehensive Composite Materials 3.20