3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance
Recent advancements in soft robotics have showcased an increasing importance of gripper design. Although there have been studies and research conducted on the topic of tunable rigidity utilizing lattice structures to overcome current limitations, there is still a gap in exploring and investigati...
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| author | Cheng, Shi Hui |
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| description | Recent advancements in soft robotics have showcased an increasing importance of gripper design.
Although there have been studies and research conducted on the topic of tunable rigidity utilizing
lattice structures to overcome current limitations, there is still a gap in exploring and investigating the
potential of multi-material lattice structures. This paper aims to address this gap and develop a tunable
rigidity gripper that can be easily adapted for various soft robotic applications.
This report describes the design considerations, printing, and testing of a lattice structure with a high
degree of freedom (DOF). By integrating jamming technology, a gripping effect was accomplished
utilizing a multi-material lattice structure. Furthermore, the gripper’s rigidity can be controlled by
adjusting the vacuum pressure.
Through the additional benefit of using additive manufacturing technology to incorporate multi material structures, a 3D printed chainmail of both single- and multi-materials revealed a range of
possible structures with considerably high DOF. Moreover, by utilizing additive manufacturing, it
became possible to assess several design iterations through rapid prototyping, creating various samples
with different designs. Physical prototypes also assisted in identifying viable designs.
In addition, the data collected from the three-point bending tests on the multi-material lattice structure
revealed two notable characteristics. Firstly, an increase in the PLA content in the PLA-TPU composite
layering ratio resulted in a higher rigidity of the lattice structure. Secondly, the stacking arrangements
in the double-layer structure were found to significantly affect the curvature of the structure when
subjected to vacuum pressure.
In conclusion, the suggested lattice structure design utilizing multiple materials has the potential to
achieve novel actuation mechanisms, particularly in the realm of 4D printing. This emerging field
involves creating 3D printed structures that can adapt and respond to external stimuli over time,
presenting a range of exciting possibilities for future applications.
Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, tunable rigidity, shape conformance, jamming
technologies, granular jamming, lattice structure, chainmail, 3-point bending testing. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1679412023-06-10T16:52:38Z 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance Cheng, Shi Hui Yeong Wai Yee School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering WYYeong@ntu.edu.sg Engineering::Mechanical engineering Recent advancements in soft robotics have showcased an increasing importance of gripper design. Although there have been studies and research conducted on the topic of tunable rigidity utilizing lattice structures to overcome current limitations, there is still a gap in exploring and investigating the potential of multi-material lattice structures. This paper aims to address this gap and develop a tunable rigidity gripper that can be easily adapted for various soft robotic applications. This report describes the design considerations, printing, and testing of a lattice structure with a high degree of freedom (DOF). By integrating jamming technology, a gripping effect was accomplished utilizing a multi-material lattice structure. Furthermore, the gripper’s rigidity can be controlled by adjusting the vacuum pressure. Through the additional benefit of using additive manufacturing technology to incorporate multi material structures, a 3D printed chainmail of both single- and multi-materials revealed a range of possible structures with considerably high DOF. Moreover, by utilizing additive manufacturing, it became possible to assess several design iterations through rapid prototyping, creating various samples with different designs. Physical prototypes also assisted in identifying viable designs. In addition, the data collected from the three-point bending tests on the multi-material lattice structure revealed two notable characteristics. Firstly, an increase in the PLA content in the PLA-TPU composite layering ratio resulted in a higher rigidity of the lattice structure. Secondly, the stacking arrangements in the double-layer structure were found to significantly affect the curvature of the structure when subjected to vacuum pressure. In conclusion, the suggested lattice structure design utilizing multiple materials has the potential to achieve novel actuation mechanisms, particularly in the realm of 4D printing. This emerging field involves creating 3D printed structures that can adapt and respond to external stimuli over time, presenting a range of exciting possibilities for future applications. Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, tunable rigidity, shape conformance, jamming technologies, granular jamming, lattice structure, chainmail, 3-point bending testing. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 2023-06-05T08:00:21Z 2023-06-05T08:00:21Z 2023 Final Year Project (FYP) Cheng, S. H. (2023). 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/167941 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/167941 en A159 application/pdf Nanyang Technological University |
| spellingShingle | Engineering::Mechanical engineering Cheng, Shi Hui 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| title | 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| title_full | 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| title_fullStr | 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| title_full_unstemmed | 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| title_short | 3D printing of multi-material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| title_sort | 3d printing of multi material gripper for tunable rigidity and shape conformance |
| topic | Engineering::Mechanical engineering |
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