Date of Publication

4-2012

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Subject Categories

Manufacturing

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Manufacturing Engineering and Management

Thesis Adviser

Nilo T. Bugtai

Defense Panel Chair

Lord Kenneth M. Pinpin

Defense Panel Member

Homer S. Co
Arthur Pius P. Santiago

Abstract/Summary

This paper presents a methodology of utilizing rapid prototyping to fabricate a nonassembly robotic structure with a shape memory alloy actuator. Researcher used a Stratasys Dimension 1200ES 3D printer, which is an equipment of the MEM department, to fabricate the rigid components of the experimental model. The CAD drawing of the experimental model was done using the department’s CATIA software. Industrial silicon was used to fasten together mechanical rigid parts instead of fasteners. Flexinol Muscle wires were also used as actuators. This research could serve as the benchmark for future students’ and faculty research on the use of 3D printing and a more extensive research on using shape memory alloy actuators.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Electronic File Format

MS WORD

Accession Number

CDTG005105

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

73 leaves : ill. ; 1 computer optical disc

Keywords

Three-dimensional printing; Actuators

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