The document discusses various smart materials that can be used for DIY projects, including conductive materials, photochromic materials, thermochromic materials, shape-memory polymers, piezoelectric materials, and more. It provides examples of uses for each material and suppliers to purchase materials from.
An overview of a few special materials, most of which are available commercially and can be used on DIY projects. All images and "+ info @ ..." on the slideshow are linked to the corresponding resources or projects' websites.
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural ApplicationsMerford
Een presentatie van Charlotte Lelieveld. Zij is promovendus aan de TU Delft, faculteit Building Technology & Architectural Engineering met een specialiteit in "smart materials". Het onderwerp van deze lezing was slimme materialen. Wat verstaat men onder deze term? Aan de hand van welke eigenschappen kun je deze materialen onderscheiden? Er bestaan passieve en actieve slimme materialen. Voor welke toepassingen zijn deze geschikt? Charlotte schetste tijdens deze presentatie een toekomstbeeld van het gebruik van deze materialen in de architectuur.
Gegeven op dag 7 van Soundbites by Merford met als thema: Slimme Materialen.
http://www.merford.nl/soundbites
classify and explain various types of smart materials.
Smart materials” are materials that change significantly one or more of their properties, such as shape, color, or size in response to externally applied stimuli, such as stress, light, temperature, moisture or pH, and electric or magnetic fields.
An overview of a few special materials, most of which are available commercially and can be used on DIY projects. All images and "+ info @ ..." on the slideshow are linked to the corresponding resources or projects' websites.
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural ApplicationsMerford
Een presentatie van Charlotte Lelieveld. Zij is promovendus aan de TU Delft, faculteit Building Technology & Architectural Engineering met een specialiteit in "smart materials". Het onderwerp van deze lezing was slimme materialen. Wat verstaat men onder deze term? Aan de hand van welke eigenschappen kun je deze materialen onderscheiden? Er bestaan passieve en actieve slimme materialen. Voor welke toepassingen zijn deze geschikt? Charlotte schetste tijdens deze presentatie een toekomstbeeld van het gebruik van deze materialen in de architectuur.
Gegeven op dag 7 van Soundbites by Merford met als thema: Slimme Materialen.
http://www.merford.nl/soundbites
classify and explain various types of smart materials.
Smart materials” are materials that change significantly one or more of their properties, such as shape, color, or size in response to externally applied stimuli, such as stress, light, temperature, moisture or pH, and electric or magnetic fields.
Smart materials are designed materials that have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, pH, electric or magnetic fields.
Current Advanced Research Development of Electric Discharge Machining (EDM): ...sushil Choudhary
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is one of the most commonly used nonconventional
precise material removal processes. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a process for
shaping hard metals and forming deep complex shaped holes by arc erosion in all kinds of electroconductive
materials. Erosion pulse discharge occurs in a small gap between the work piece and the
electrode. This removes the unwanted material from the parent metal through melting and vaporizing in
presence of dielectric fluid. In recent years, EDM researchers have explored a number of ways to improve
EDM Process parameters such as Electrical parameters, Non-Electrical Parameters, tool Electrode based
parameters & Powder based parameters. This new research shares the same objectives of achieving more
efficient metal removal rate reduction in tool wear and improved surface quality. This paper reviews the
research work carried out from the inception to the development of die-sinking EDM, Water in EDM, dry
EDM, and Powder mixed electric Discharge Machining. Within the past decade. & also briefly describing the Current Research technique Trend in EDM, future EDM research direction.
This presentation is an introduction to Smart Materials including Piezoelectric materials, Shape memory materials, Magnetorheological, PH sensitive polymers, and Chromogenic systems.You can find the other sessions on my Linkedin or Slideshare pages as well.
Demands for miniature components are rapidly increased in the field of optics, electronics, and medicine. Various machining methods have been introduced for the fabrication of complex three-dimensional microfeatures. However, burrs, which are an undesired but unavoidable by-product of most machining processes, cause many problems in assembly, inspection, process automation, and precision component operation. Moreover, as feature sizes decrease, burr problems become more difficult to resolve. To address this problem, several deburring methods for microfeatures have been introduced, including ultrasonic, magnetic abrasive, and electrochemical machining methods. However, these methods all have some shortcomings, such as mechanical damage, over-machining, changes in the material properties of the
finished surface, sharp edge blunting, and the requirement for subsequent processing to remove chemical residues. In this study, microelectrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) using low discharge energy and a small-diameter cylindrical tool is introduced for deburring microfeatures. This method allows the
machining of very small amounts of conductive materials regardless of the material hardness, and provides easy access to small microscale features for selective deburring. The burr geometry generated by the micromilling process was investigated to establish a deburring strategy using micro-EDM. The proposed method was verified by experimental results using aluminum, copper, and stainless steel work pieces.
Introduction, Classification and Production methods are being discussed.Also contain Properties and Applications of Smart Materials.The conclusion of the whole discussion is also being included in Respective slides Of Smart Materials.The respective presentation was presented in international islamic university islamabad.
Review Study and Importance of Micro Electric Discharge Machiningsushil Choudhary
Micro EDM process is one of the micro- machining processes. It can be used to machine micro features and
makes a micro parts. There is a huge demand in the production of microstructures by a non-traditional method
which known as Micro-EDM. Micro-EDM process is based on the thermoelectric energy between the workpiece
and an electrode. Micro-EDM is a newly developed method to produce micro-parts which in the range of
50 μm -100 μm. Micro-EDM is an efficient machining process for the fabrication of a micro-metal hole with
various advantages resulting from its characteristics of non-contact and thermal process. A pulse discharges
occur in a small gap between the work piece and the electrode and at the same time removes the unwanted
material from the parent metal through the process of melting and vaporization. This paper describes the
importance, parameters, principle, difference between Macro and micro EDM, applications and advantages of μ-
EDM and discuss about the literature reviews based on performance measure in micro- EDMP process.
Smart materials are designed materials that have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, pH, electric or magnetic fields.
Current Advanced Research Development of Electric Discharge Machining (EDM): ...sushil Choudhary
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) process is one of the most commonly used nonconventional
precise material removal processes. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a process for
shaping hard metals and forming deep complex shaped holes by arc erosion in all kinds of electroconductive
materials. Erosion pulse discharge occurs in a small gap between the work piece and the
electrode. This removes the unwanted material from the parent metal through melting and vaporizing in
presence of dielectric fluid. In recent years, EDM researchers have explored a number of ways to improve
EDM Process parameters such as Electrical parameters, Non-Electrical Parameters, tool Electrode based
parameters & Powder based parameters. This new research shares the same objectives of achieving more
efficient metal removal rate reduction in tool wear and improved surface quality. This paper reviews the
research work carried out from the inception to the development of die-sinking EDM, Water in EDM, dry
EDM, and Powder mixed electric Discharge Machining. Within the past decade. & also briefly describing the Current Research technique Trend in EDM, future EDM research direction.
This presentation is an introduction to Smart Materials including Piezoelectric materials, Shape memory materials, Magnetorheological, PH sensitive polymers, and Chromogenic systems.You can find the other sessions on my Linkedin or Slideshare pages as well.
Demands for miniature components are rapidly increased in the field of optics, electronics, and medicine. Various machining methods have been introduced for the fabrication of complex three-dimensional microfeatures. However, burrs, which are an undesired but unavoidable by-product of most machining processes, cause many problems in assembly, inspection, process automation, and precision component operation. Moreover, as feature sizes decrease, burr problems become more difficult to resolve. To address this problem, several deburring methods for microfeatures have been introduced, including ultrasonic, magnetic abrasive, and electrochemical machining methods. However, these methods all have some shortcomings, such as mechanical damage, over-machining, changes in the material properties of the
finished surface, sharp edge blunting, and the requirement for subsequent processing to remove chemical residues. In this study, microelectrical discharge machining (micro-EDM) using low discharge energy and a small-diameter cylindrical tool is introduced for deburring microfeatures. This method allows the
machining of very small amounts of conductive materials regardless of the material hardness, and provides easy access to small microscale features for selective deburring. The burr geometry generated by the micromilling process was investigated to establish a deburring strategy using micro-EDM. The proposed method was verified by experimental results using aluminum, copper, and stainless steel work pieces.
Introduction, Classification and Production methods are being discussed.Also contain Properties and Applications of Smart Materials.The conclusion of the whole discussion is also being included in Respective slides Of Smart Materials.The respective presentation was presented in international islamic university islamabad.
Review Study and Importance of Micro Electric Discharge Machiningsushil Choudhary
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makes a micro parts. There is a huge demand in the production of microstructures by a non-traditional method
which known as Micro-EDM. Micro-EDM process is based on the thermoelectric energy between the workpiece
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occur in a small gap between the work piece and the electrode and at the same time removes the unwanted
material from the parent metal through the process of melting and vaporization. This paper describes the
importance, parameters, principle, difference between Macro and micro EDM, applications and advantages of μ-
EDM and discuss about the literature reviews based on performance measure in micro- EDMP process.
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main ingredient. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be moulded, extruded or pressed into solid objects of various shapes. This adaptability, plus a wide range of other properties, such as being lightweight, durable, flexible, and inexpensive to produce, has led to its widespread use. Plastics typically are made through human industrial systems. Most modern plastics are derived from fossil fuel-based chemicals like natural gas or petroleum; however, recent industrial methods use variants made from renewable materials, such as corn or cotton derivatives.[1]
Graphene is a single layer of carbon from the graphite.
Graphene is the strongest and the thinnest material known to exist.
Graphene is a 2- dimensional network of carbon atom. It is more efficient than silicon transistors. It can run at higher frequency. It is transparent in nature.
A paper battery is a flexible, ultra-thin energy storage and production device formed by
combining carbon nanotubes with a conventional sheet of cellulose-based paper.
Captronic séminaire électronique imprimée - 20/09/2017 - Présentation de VFP Ink Technology- En partenariat avec l’AFELIM (Association Française de l'Electronique Imprimée) et le soutien du Pôle Numérique de la CCI Bordeaux Gironde, Cap’tronic a organisé le mercredi 20 septembre dans les locaux de l’IMS à Talence, une rencontre autour de l' "électronique imprimée" afin de faire un tour d’horizon de la chaîne de valeur d'une filière dont le marché mondial est estimé à 330 milliards de dollars en 2027.
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Smart Materials for DIY Projects II
1. Smart materials: materials that have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, pH, electric or magnetic fields. — wikipedia smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
2. conductive paint :: conductive paint is infused with silver or copper particles. Tends to crack and is expensive due to the high content of silver. :: wire glue is a lead free conductive adhesive made with micro-carbons. It's an affordable alternative to expensive silver-loaded epoxies and easy to apply (stir well and apply with a toothpick). It takes a few hours to cure and is intended for low currents (not sure how it performs in high power circuits). It's weak as a glue but good as a conductor. :: nickel print is a conductive ink designed for PCB repair and RF shielding. Can be used as a conductive ink, but has slightly more resistance than silver based paint. Conducts better than the graphite based glues and is much cheaper than silver based paint. :: suppliers: thinkgeek , MG chemicals conductive paint, wire glue and nickel print smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
3. :: aka solar active, materials impregnated with varying amounts of photochromic pigment that respond to the UV component of daylight by changing from a pale white to bright colors. When not exposed to UV rays photochromic materials revert back to their original color. :: photochromic pigments (made of micron-size microcapsules of photochromic dye dispersed in water) when mixed with a binder, such as an acrylic base, can be permanently applied to any surface. :: materials impregnated with photochormic pigments include paint/ink, fabric, sewing thread, glass, plastic, paper, leather, and more. :: photochromic materials are compounds that undergo a reversible photochemical reaction where an absorption band in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum changes dramatically in strength or wavelength. :: + info @ openMaterials UV reactive materials smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
4. UV reactive materials :: example UV reactive materials UV reactive beads and thread (indoors and outdoors) smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
5. :: technically metalized PET film. Is cheap and widely available. The metalized layer is on one side only and is conductive. :: can be used to make capacitive touch sensors. We are planning to experiment and use it for flexible circuit boards as well. :: common ways to shape PET films include laser cutting, thermoforming, thermal bonding, glue and solvent bonding and simply cutting with scissors or razor knives. mylar smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
6. thermocolor film :: thermochromic pigments change color when exposed to heat and turn back to their original color when the temperature drops again. :: thermochromic pigments can be used to make color changing paint, fabric, tiles and film. :: thermochromic materials can be activated through body heat, a hairdryer, a space heater, nichrome or just a hot summer day. :: most thermochromic materials are based on liquid crystal technology. At specific temperatures the liquid crystals re-orientate to produce an apparent change of color. The liquid crystal material itself is micro-encapsulated - i.e., contained within microscopic spherical capsules typically just 10 microns in diameter. :: + info @ openMaterials thermochromic materials smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
7. thermocolor film :: example thermochromic materials hand print on thermocolor film shi yuan :: heat-activated wallpaper smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
8. :: polymorph, aka polycaprolactone, is a biodegradable polyester with a low melting point of around 60ºC. It can be heated with just hot water and then molded by hand or cast into a mold (avoid using flames to melt polymorph as this will blacken the material. Once it cools to room temperature, polymorph becomes a hard, nylon-like plastic. It can be reheated and reshaped any number of times. Polymorph is usually white, but it can be colored with some colorings. :: sugru is a multipurpose material developed specifically to “hack things better,” looks and feels like playdoh, comes in air-tight pouches and cures at room temperature, its self-adhesive, resistant from -60 °C to +180 °C, and waterproof. :: mold making putty: cures in 10 minutes and its finished molds are permanent, flexible and replicate small details. Can withstand temperatures up to 650º F. :: + info @ openMaterials :: suppliers: sugru , inventables polymorph, sugru & mold making putty smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
9. polymorph :: example polymorph ECCEROBOT :: polymorph 'bones' smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
10. :: smart flexible polymer, with extraordinary electrical properties, used for pressure switching and sensing. :: in its normal state it’s a near-perfect electrical insulator, but when deformed QTC becomes a metal-like conductor capable of passing very high currents. A QTC pill measuring 4mm square and 1.5mm thick can pass up to 10 amps when squeezed. :: magnetic in both its insulator and conductive states. :: ElekTex is a QTC-based electro-conductive fabric made up of two layers of conductive fabric with a thin layer of QTC in the middle. :: QTC is made of metal filler particles combined with silicone rubber. QTC owes its extraordinary properties to a quantum tunneling phenomenon: electrons tunnel through the material, i.e. conduct, when their physical structure is slightly changed by pressure. :: + info @ openMaterials QTC quantum tunneling composite (QTC) smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
11. QTC :: applications quantum tunneling composite peratech :: possible applications of quantum tunneling composite smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
12. QTC :: keyboards QTC :: ElekTex elektex keyboards smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
13. :: a type of acrylic that has microscopic particles suspended in the resin. Has a high light transmission. At first glance it appears no different than clear acrylic, but when illuminated from the edge it diffuses the light out the faces of the material. :: normal acrylic faces show little change when edge light unless the surface is etched. :: is available in sheets and solid tubes. :: useful for multi-touch projects, LED back lighting and other visual effects. :: supplier: evonik endlighten or edge diffusing acrylic smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
14. :: shape memory polymers (SMP) can be re-shaped when exposed to heat and will retain this new shape after cooling down. But once exposed again to the change-over temperature the polymer will revert back to its original shape. The physical properties, behavior and change-over temperature vary greatly from SMP to SMP. :: SMP applications include smart mandrels which can be first shaped into the desired form and them easily removed by re-heating the material. :: the secret behind SMPs lies in their molecular network structure, which contains at least two separate phases. The phase showing the highest thermal transition is the temperature that must be exceeded to establish the physical crosslinks responsible for the permanent shape. The switching segments, on the other hand, are the segments with the ability to soften past a certain transition temperature and are responsible for the temporary shape. :: + info @ openMaterials shape memory polymers smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
16. :: piezoelectricity is a charge that accumulates in certain solid materials such as crystals, some ceramics and biological matter, in response to applied mechanical stress. The word piezoelectricity means electricity resulting from pressure. :: when physically deformed, piezoelectric crystals generate an electric charge. The reverse is also true, if an electric charge is applied to the crystal, it will change shape slightly. :: the piezoelectric effect creates high voltage, but because of the high internal resistance of the crystal it produces very little current. :: a 7 cm strip of piezoelectric film can generate the 90V necessary to make a neon bulb flash. piezo film smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
17. :: polymer bases infused with conductive additives. :: electrically conductive plastic board is infused with graphite making it conductive all over. :: stretch sensing band is made out of a synthetic rubber base mixed with carbon black additives. When stretched the relative proximity between the conductive particles decreases thus increasing resistance. :: faraday film is a clear material, with the look and feel of acetate, coated on one side with a film of metal only a few atoms thick. :: suppliers: inventables , mindsets , lessEMF conductive plastics smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
18. stretch sensing rubber faraday film conductive plastics smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
19. electrotextiles :: fabrics :: fabrics with electrical properties made by blending or coating textiles with copper and/or nickel and/or silver fibers, available in many textures such as nylon, lycra, clearmesh, softmesh, zelt, thermoadhesive (iron-on), etc. :: electrolycra, aka conductive stretch fabric, has special properties: in addition to being highly conductive, it warms up when current passes through a thin strip of the material, and its resistance increases or decreases when it’s stretched :: velostat is an anti-static film whose resistance decreases when pressed :: these materials can be used to make a variety of sensors by layering them in appropriate combinations of conductivity and resistance :: conductive thread is silver plated nylon thread, conductive yarn contains inox. Resistance increases with length of thread, on some yarns the resistance increases when the material is stretched. Resistive thread is good for embroidering resistors and making textile potentiometers. :: + info @ openMaterials electrotextiles smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
20. EL wire :: electroluminescent (EL) wire glows when an alternating current is passed through it :: consists of 4 or 5 concentric layers: a core copper conductive wire coated in phosphor, around which are wrapped two other very fine conductive wires, followed by a clear protective sleeve and/or a colored PVC sleeve. Current flowing through both the core and the two thin copper wires creates an electrical field and causes the phosphor to glow :: requires an inverter to step up the current provided by batteries and should be handled with care as there is a risk of getting zapped :: exists in a varied diameters (from 1.2mm to 5mm) and colors (produced by both the inverter frequency and the plastic sleeve) :: + info @ openMaterials electrotextiles :: thread & yarn EL wire smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
21. EL wire :: sugar coated with sterling silver power :: pretty good conductor :: we're not sure what to use them for :) electrotextiles :: thread & yarn conductive sugar beads smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
22. :: acrylic is a workhorse laser cutter material. Often called Plexiglas. Quite rigid, but cracks propagate at high speed. Generally not suitable for structural uses. Available in many colors, shapes, and optical characteristics and is very affordable. :: delrin – also known as acetal. Strong and low friction material. More resilient than Acrylic and a good choice for mechanical components. Laser cut gears which good wear characteristics. acrylic and delrin smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
23. :: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polythene. Commonly found in cutting boards. Incredibly impact resistant. Not rigid due to low yield strength. Low coefficient of friction. Useful for chain guides or bushings. Can be used as a surface to protect against abrasion. Can't laser cut, as it reacts as a wax, but can be machined and cut using various saws. :: Polycarbonate: very strong plastic available in transparent varieties. Rigid and impact resistant. Also known under the Lexan brand name. Can be used as protective shields that do not obstruct vision. Scorches when heated, can not be flame polished. Can be laser cut, but it leaves yellow/brown edges. Can be machined or sawed engineering plastics smart materials for DIY projects :: catarina mota & nick vermeer
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Editor's Notes
UV Beads UV thread UV pigment
Thermochromic fabric Thermochromic pigments Thermochromic film
sugru
QTC +DC motor
SMP strips: change-over temp – 38C/100F, shape temp - 71C/160F SMP sheet: change-over and shape temp - 70C/158F Spring