Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research
Advancements in materials science and 3D printing technologies have opened up new avenues for developing low-cost robotic grippers with high-performance capabilities, making them suitable for various biomechatronic applications. In this research, it has been explored the utilization of high-performa...
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| author | Răzvan Ioan Păcurar Filippo Sanfilippo Martin Bjaadal Økter Diana-Irinel Băilă Cătălin Zaharia Adrian Ionuţ Nicoară Ionuț Cristian Radu Tom Savu Filip Górski Wiesław Kuczko Radosław Wichniarek Dan Sorin Comşa Martin Zelenay Paweł Woźniak |
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| description | Advancements in materials science and 3D printing technologies have opened up new avenues for developing low-cost robotic grippers with high-performance capabilities, making them suitable for various biomechatronic applications. In this research, it has been explored the utilization of high-performance polymer materials, such as Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G) and MED 857 (DraftWhite), in the designing and developing of customized robotic grippers. The primary focus of made analyses was oriented on materials characterization, both experimentally and analytically. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) methods were employed to simulate bending experiments, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the mechanical behavior of the selected materials. These simulations were validated through physical bending experiments using samples fabricated via 3D printing technologies, including Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) for PET-G and PEKK, as well as Jetted Photopolymer (PolyJet) technology employing UV Resin for MED 857. The findings of this research provided advantages of utilizing advanced materials like PEKK in low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications. The experimental and analytical approaches offer valuable insights into material selection, design optimization, and the development of cost-effective high-performing robotic systems with a wide range of applications in the field of biomechatronics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e303ae81f8c546db802bbbc0691d00b72024-01-22T04:36:05ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Materials2296-80162024-01-011110.3389/fmats.2024.13043391304339Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical researchRăzvan Ioan Păcurar0Filippo Sanfilippo1Martin Bjaadal Økter2Diana-Irinel Băilă3Cătălin Zaharia4Adrian Ionuţ Nicoară5Ionuț Cristian Radu6Tom Savu7Filip Górski8Wiesław Kuczko9Radosław Wichniarek10Dan Sorin Comşa11Martin Zelenay12Paweł Woźniak13Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder (UiA), Grimstad, NorwayDepartment of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder (UiA), Grimstad, NorwayNational University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaNational University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaNational University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaNational University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaNational University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Bucharest, RomaniaFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, PolandFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, PolandFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, PolandDepartment of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaBizzcom s r o, Bučany, SlovakiaB3D s c, Poznań, PolandAdvancements in materials science and 3D printing technologies have opened up new avenues for developing low-cost robotic grippers with high-performance capabilities, making them suitable for various biomechatronic applications. In this research, it has been explored the utilization of high-performance polymer materials, such as Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G) and MED 857 (DraftWhite), in the designing and developing of customized robotic grippers. The primary focus of made analyses was oriented on materials characterization, both experimentally and analytically. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) methods were employed to simulate bending experiments, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the mechanical behavior of the selected materials. These simulations were validated through physical bending experiments using samples fabricated via 3D printing technologies, including Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) for PET-G and PEKK, as well as Jetted Photopolymer (PolyJet) technology employing UV Resin for MED 857. The findings of this research provided advantages of utilizing advanced materials like PEKK in low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications. The experimental and analytical approaches offer valuable insights into material selection, design optimization, and the development of cost-effective high-performing robotic systems with a wide range of applications in the field of biomechatronics.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2024.1304339/fullrobotic grippers3D printingPEKKfused filament fabricationpolyjetmaterial characterization |
| spellingShingle | Răzvan Ioan Păcurar Filippo Sanfilippo Martin Bjaadal Økter Diana-Irinel Băilă Cătălin Zaharia Adrian Ionuţ Nicoară Ionuț Cristian Radu Tom Savu Filip Górski Wiesław Kuczko Radosław Wichniarek Dan Sorin Comşa Martin Zelenay Paweł Woźniak Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research Frontiers in Materials robotic grippers 3D printing PEKK fused filament fabrication polyjet material characterization |
| title | Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research |
| title_full | Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research |
| title_fullStr | Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research |
| title_short | Use of high-performance polymeric materials in customized low-cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications: experimental and analytical research |
| title_sort | use of high performance polymeric materials in customized low cost robotic grippers for biomechatronic applications experimental and analytical research |
| topic | robotic grippers 3D printing PEKK fused filament fabrication polyjet material characterization |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2024.1304339/full |
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