Smart structural components by integration of sensor/actuator-modules in die castings

Bräutigam V, Körner C, Singer R, Kaltenbacher M, Meiler M, Lerch R (2007)


Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2007

Book Volume: 6527

Article Number: 65270S

Event location: San Diego, CA

ISBN: 9780819466488

DOI: 10.1117/12.705831

Abstract

The integration of piezoceramic based sensors and actuators offers a possibility to produce multifunctional materials with enhanced properties. Die casting is an innovative approach for the fabrication of metal matrix smart structural components where the functional module is totally integrated in the interior of the cast part. A technique to support and protect the sensitive sensor/actuator-modules in the die during the highly dynamic die filling process is presented. Demonstration parts were produced which are fully capable to be activated to vibrate. An approach to characterize in detail the behavior of the sensor/actuator-module after the integration in the cast matrix is presented. Both FE computation and electric impedance measurements are used to quantify how the casting process affects the performance of the integrated sensor/actuator-modules.

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APA:

Bräutigam, V., Körner, C., Singer, R., Kaltenbacher, M., Meiler, M., & Lerch, R. (2007). Smart structural components by integration of sensor/actuator-modules in die castings. In Proceedings of the Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies 2007. San Diego, CA.

MLA:

Bräutigam, Volker, et al. "Smart structural components by integration of sensor/actuator-modules in die castings." Proceedings of the Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies 2007, San Diego, CA 2007.

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