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Evaluation of Ultrasonic Vibration Cutting while Machining Inconel 718

  • Nath, Chandra;Rahman, Mustafizur
    • International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.63-68
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    • 2008
  • Hard and brittle materials, such as Ni- and Ti-based alloys, glass, and ceramics, are very useful in aerospace, marine, electronics, and high-temperature applications because of their extremely versatile mechanical and chemical properties. One Ni-based alloy, Inconel 718, is a precipitation-hardenable material designed with exceptionally high yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, elastic modulus, and corrosion resistance with outstanding weldability and excellent creep-rupture properties at moderately high temperatures. However, conventional machining of this alloy presents a challenge to industry. Ultrasonic vibration cutting (UVC) has recently been used to cut this difficult-to-machine material and obtain a high quality surface finish. This paper describes an experimental study of the UVC parameters for Inconel 718, including the cutting force components, tool wear, chip formation, and surface roughness over a range of cutting conditions. A comparison was also made between conventional turning (CT) and UVC using scanning electron microscopy observations of tool wear. The tool wear measured during UVC at low cutting speeds was lower than CT. UVC resulted in better surface finishes compared to CT under the same cutting conditions. Therefore, UVC performed better than CT at low cutting speeds for all measures compared.

Multiobjective Optimization of Three-Stage Spur Gear Reduction Units Using Interactive Physical Programming

  • Huang Hong Zhong;Tian Zhi Gang;Zuo Ming J.
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.1080-1086
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    • 2005
  • The preliminary design optimization of multi-stage spur gear reduction units has been a subject of considerable interest, since many high-performance power transmission applications (e.g., automotive and aerospace) require high-performance gear reduction units. There are multiple objectives in the optimal design of multi-stage spur gear reduction unit, such as minimizing the volume and maximizing the surface fatigue life. It is reasonable to formulate the design of spur gear reduction unit as a multi-objective optimization problem, and find an appropriate approach to solve it. In this paper an interactive physical programming approach is developed to place physical programming into an interactive framework in a natural way. Class functions, which are used to represent the designer's preferences on design objectives, are fixed during the interactive physical programming procedure. After a Pareto solution is generated, a preference offset is added into the class function of each objective based on whether the designer would like to improve this objective or sacrifice the objective so as to improve other objectives. The preference offsets are adjusted during the interactive physical programming procedure, and an optimal solution that satisfies the designer's preferences is supposed to be obtained by the end of the procedure. An optimization problem of three-stage spur gear reduction unit is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Analytical and Numerical Study on Mechanical Behavior of Unit Cell of Pyramidal Truss Core Structures (피라미드 트러스 코어 단위셀의 기계적 특성에 관한 해석적 및 수치적 연구)

  • Kim, Sang-Woo;Lee, Young-Seon;Kang, Beom-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.28 no.5
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    • pp.623-631
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    • 2011
  • Metallic sandwich panels based on a truss core structure have been developed for a wide range of potential applications with their lightweight and multi-functionality. Structural performance of sandwich panels can be predicted from the studies on mechanical behavior of a unit cell of truss core structures. Analytical investigations on the unit cell provide approximated guidelines for the design of overall core structures for a specific application in short time. In this study, the effects of geometrical parameters on mechanical behavior of a pyramidal shape of unit cell were investigated with analytical models. The unit cell with truss member angle of 45 degree was considered as reference model and other models were designed to have the same weight and projected area but different truss member angle. All truss members were assumed to be connected with pin joint in analytical models. Under the assumptions, the equivalent strength and stiffness of the unit cell under compressive and shear loads were predicted and compared. And finally, the optimum core member angle to have maximum mechanical property could be calculated and verified with FE analysis results.

Real-time steady state identification technology of a heat pump system to develop fault detection and diagnosis system (열펌프의 고장감지 및 진단시스템 구축을 위한 실시간 정상상태 진단기법 개발)

  • Kim, Min-Sung;Yoon, Seok-Ho;Kim, Min-Soo
    • Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.282-287
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    • 2008
  • Identification of steady-state is the first step in developing a fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) system. In a complete FDD system, the steady-state detector will be included as a module in a self-learning algorithm which enables the working system's reference model to "tune" itself to its particular installation. In this study, a steady-state detector of a residential air conditioner based on moving windows was designed. Seven representing measurements were selected as key features for steady-state detection. The optimized moving window size and the feature thresholds was suggested through startup transient test and no-fault steady-state test. Performance of the steady-state detector was verified during indoor load change test. From the research, the general methodology to design a moving window steady-state detector was provided for vapor compression applications.

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Evaluation of micro jet nozzle using finite elements method (유한요소해석을 이용한 마이크로 분사 노즐 특성 평가)

  • Lim, Dong-Wook;Choi, Doo-Sun;Kim, Tae-min;Park, Jung-Rae;Park, Kyu-Bag;Ham, Hwi-Chan;Kim, Ji-Hun
    • Design & Manufacturing
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.57-62
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    • 2020
  • In the drug delivery system industry, the technology with even split injection becomes important for maximizing efficiency and minimizing the side effects. In conventional drug delivery system, infection can occur due to pain and splashing. Also, various applications are impossible due to disposable use, and it is the reason to avoid to use this system because of the complexity of the driving method. Therefore, in this study, a painless drug delivery device is developed for non-pain with electrical insulation breakdown method. Finite elements analysis was used to evaluate the ejection characteristics of drugs according to the shape of the micro ejection nozzle. The effect of the number of holes in the micro nozzle, the length of the nozzle and the inner shape of the nozzle on the drug discharge characteristics were analyzed.

Experimental Assessment of PBGA Packaging Reliability under Strong Random Vibrations (강력한 임의진동 하에서 PBGA 패키지의 실험적 신뢰성 검증)

  • Kim, Yeong K.;Hwang, Dosoon
    • Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.59-62
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    • 2013
  • Experimental analyses on the solder joint reliability of plastic ball grid array under harsh random vibration were presented. The chips were assembled on the daisy chained circuit boards for the test samples preparation, half of which were processed for underfill to investigate the underfill effects on the solder failures. Acceptance and qualification levels were applied for the solder failure tests, and the overall controlled RMS of the power spectrum densities of the steps were 22.7 Grms and 32.1 Grms, respectively. It was found that the samples survived without any solder failure during the tests, demonstrating the robustness of the packaging structure for potential avionics and space applications.

3D Printing Application Cases for Medical Service (의료 서비스를 위한 3D 프린팅 기술 적용 사례)

  • Woo, Sung-hee;Kwak, Ji-yeon;Hong, Sung-won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2015.10a
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    • pp.988-991
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    • 2015
  • 3D printing technology is instrument that can create real objects in three-dimensional space, as printed on paper, if the three-dimensional designs are made. 3D printing technology has been recently used in various field of medicine, and also biomedical application of three dimensional printing technology remains one of the most important research topics until now. 3D printing technology is causing a revolutionary change in the overall automotive manufacturing, aerospace, marine, medical and so on. The medical industry applications of current 3D printer are a virtual simulation, custom medical implants manufactured, practice of medical personnel. In this study, we analyzed 3D printing technology and application cases for medical services.

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A Study on the Direct Torque Control for Fe-Phase IPM (5상 매입형 영구자석 동기전동기의 직접토크제어에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Nam-Hun;Baik, Won-Sik;Kim, Dong-Hee;Kim, Min-Huei;Hwang, Don-Ha;Choi, Kyeong-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2005.04a
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    • pp.210-212
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    • 2005
  • 최근 급속도로 발전하고 있는 산업분야에서 요구되는 서보 시스템에서 빠른 응답특성, 고도의 정밀성 그리고 안전성에 대한 요구가 커지고 있는 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 요구에 따라 5상 IPM(Five-phase IPM)의 DTC(Direct torque control)에 대해 고찰하였으며, Texas Instruments사에서 전동기 제어 전용으로 개발된 DSP칩인 TMS320F2812를 이용하여 디지털적으로 제어 알고리즘을 구성하였다. 5상 전동기는 현재 산업현장에서 일반적으로 널리 사용되고 있는 삼상 전동기에 비해 안정성이 높고, 상당 전압의 변화 없이 고정자 전류를 줄일 수 있고, 토크 맥동의 주파수를 높이고 결과적으로 토크의 크기를 감소시킬 수 있다는 여러 가지 장점을 가지고 있으며, 특히 안정성을 요구하는 항공기(Aerospace applications), 전기자동차 및 하이브리드 자동차(Electric or hybrid vehicles)등의 특수한 영역에서 요구가 계속 증가되고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 5상 IPM의 DTC에 대한 특성을 실험을 통하여 확인하였다.

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Machining Characteristics of Ti-6Al-4V Thread (Ti-6Al-4V 티타늄 합금나사의 절삭 특성)

  • Kim, Hyung-Sun;Choi, Jong-Guen;Kim, Dong-Min;Lyu, Min-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.514-520
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    • 2009
  • Titanium is one of the most attractive materials due to their superior properties of high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance. The applications in aerospace and medical industries demand machining process more frequently to obtain more precise products. Machining of titanium is faced with strong challenges such as increased component complexity i.e. airframe components manufacturing processes. The machining cost on titanium have traditionally demanded high cutting tool consumable cost and slow machining cycle times. Similarly, the high wear of the cutting tools restricts the cutting process capabilities. Titanium screws applied to fasten parts In the several corrosion environment. In the thread cutting of titanium alloys, the key point for successful work is to select proper cutting methods and tool materials. This study suggests a guidance fur selecting the cutting methods and the tool materials to improve thread quality and productivity. Some experiments investigate surface roughnesses, cutting forces and tool wear with change of various cutting parameters including tool materials, cutting methods, cutting speed. As the results, the P10 type insert tip was assured of the best for thread cutting of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy. Also the initial depth of infeed was desirable to use the value below 0.5mm as the uniform cutting area method is applied.

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Analysis of Performance Characteristics of Gas Turbine-Pressurized SOFC Hybrid Systems Considering Limiting Design Factors (제한요소를 고려한 가스터빈-가압형 SOFC 하이브리드 시스템의 성능특성 해석)

  • Yang Won Jun;Kim Tong Seop;Kim Jae Hwan
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.16 no.11
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    • pp.1013-1020
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    • 2004
  • The hybrid system of gas turbine and fuel cell is expected to produce electricity more efficiently than conventional methods, especially in small power applications such as distributed generation. The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is currently the most promising fuel cell for the hybrid system. To realize the conceptual advantages resulting from the hybridization of gas turbine and fuel cell, optimized construction of the whole system must be the most important. In this study, parametric design analyses for pressurized GT/SOFC systems have been peformed considering probable practical limiting design factors such as turbine inlet temperature, fuel cell operating temperature, temperature rise in the fuel cell and soon. Analyzed systems include various configurations depending on fuel reforming type and fuel supply method.