| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M58214/01 |
| Title: |
NONLINEAR VIBRATION CONSIDERATIONS IN ULTRASONIC TOOLS FOR MANUFACTURE |
| Principal Investigator: |
Lucas, Professor M |
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| Department: |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Glasgow |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 1999 |
Ends: |
30 September 2002 |
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178,761
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
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| Manufacturing |
Food and Drink |
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The application of high power ultrasonic tooling to manufacturing processes is a well established area of research but is largely unexploited due to reliability problems associated with the nonlinear behaviour of these complex systems.Research is now required to investigate and model the influence of ultrasonic energy generation and its interaction with the beneficial mechanisms in ultrasonic tooling in order to formulate the solutions to the measured nonlinear coupling effects. As well as initially impinging on multiple blade ultrasonic cutting tool design, the research ocnsiders the range of high power ultrasonic manufacturing tools to establish a standardised approach to tool design for optimum performance.The aim is to define a new generation of ultrasonic tools by identifying generic models of multi-component tools. The serious reliability limitations imposed by deficiencies in current design practices will be tackled by incorporating a mechanistic understanding of ultrasonic system nonlinearities. The outcome will be a reliable tuned ultrasonic tool design strategy, adaptable to a wide range of manufacturing processes.
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http://www.gla.ac.uk |