A generic approach for producing various protrusive shapes on different size scales using shape-memory polymer

We demonstrate a generic approach for producing different shaped and sized protrusive features using shape-memory polymer (SMP). Utilizing the large recoverable strain in the SMP, and depending on the pre-straining of the SMP, shape of the indenter, temperature during indenting and the depth of poli...

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Published in:Smart materials and structures 2007-12, Vol.16 (6), p.N47-N50
Main Authors: Liu, N, Huang, W M, Phee, S J, Fan, H, Chew, K L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
General equipment and techniques
Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy
Measurement and testing methods
Physics
Servo and control equipment
robots
Solid mechanics
Structural and continuum mechanics
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Summary:We demonstrate a generic approach for producing different shaped and sized protrusive features using shape-memory polymer (SMP). Utilizing the large recoverable strain in the SMP, and depending on the pre-straining of the SMP, shape of the indenter, temperature during indenting and the depth of polishing, we show that a variety of features of different sizes can be easily obtained.
ISSN:0964-1726
1361-665X
DOI:10.1088/0964-1726/16/6/N01