This paper presents the construction of micro tool clamping device using a Ni-Ti shape memory alloy ring. Clamping force of the device is produced by elastic force of the SMA reverted to its original shape in normal temperature. Phase transformation o...
This paper presents the construction of micro tool clamping device using a Ni-Ti shape memory alloy ring. Clamping force of the device is produced by elastic force of the SMA reverted to its original shape in normal temperature. Phase transformation of the SMA was realized by temperature control using a peltier element. Prototype of the SMA tool clamping device was fabricated and examined its clamping force.