Novel Instrumentation for High-Speed AFM-based Nano Machining
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bath
Department Name: Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Christopher Bowen (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Geng Y
(2018)
AFM tip-based nanomachining with increased cutting speed at the tool-workpiece interface
in Precision Engineering
Xue B
(2023)
Modelling of a shear-type piezoelectric actuator for AFM-based vibration-assisted nanomachining
in International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
| Description | The ability to machine hard surface using atomic force microscopy at high frequency using piezoelectric materials. This allows the creation of fine scale features on hard substrates. |
| Exploitation Route | New materials, fast machining speed. New models to predict machining and actuator response. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Energy |
| Description | Please see the impact description provided for EP/M020703/1 |
| Description | Joint research activities with University of Cardiff. |
| Organisation | Cardiff University |
| Department | School of Engineering |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The contribution to the project from University of Bath involves the selection of piezoelectric actuators for the machining process and the selection of drivers for the actuators. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Expertise in machining and coupling of the piezoelectric actuators to atomic force microscopy. |
| Impact | Joint conference paper. Disciplines of materials, smart materials, manufacturing and characterisation. |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | Cardiff, Bath, Central South University Meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Joint presentations with visiting Scholars from Central South University for transfer of knowledge on shear mode actuators. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |