Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "NiTi"
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Corrosion performance of medical grade NiTi after laser processing
(Elsevier, 2017-09-15)Laser processing of shape memory alloys (SMAs) has great potential to enable the multi-functionality required for complex applications. Achieving this improved functionality often requires laser processing of the SMA's ... -
Deconvolution of overlapping peaks from differential scanning calorimetry analysis for multi-phase NiTi alloys
(Elsevier, 2018-07-10)An adaptive function capable of fitting the curve of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) data for any NiTi phase transformation peak has been developed. A novel methodology was applied in conjunction with this new ... -
Effects of post-processing on the thermomechanical fatigue properties of laser modified NiTi
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)The multifunctional capabilities needed for advanced shape memory alloys (SMA) actuators has been shown to be achievable by locally tuning the properties through laser processing. Before the wide-spread use of these SMAs ... -
Fabrication and Design of Hybrid Monolithic Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Shape memory alloys (SMA) offer several advantages over traditional electro-mechanical devices, including: smooth, silent, clean operation; linear actuation; high power/weight ratio; scalability; and reduced part counts. ... -
Laser Processing and Modelling of Multiple Memory Shape Memory Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-18)Laser processing of NiTi shape memory alloys (SMA) has been identified as having great potential in surface treatment, welding, and novel performance requirement applications. However, no models have been developed to ... -
Laser Processing, Thermomechanical Processing, and Thermomechanical Fatigue of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-28)NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs) have revolutionized engineering design across all industries, with major contributions in the medical, aerospace, and automotive industries. These fascinating materials possess the shape ... -
Novel Laser Based NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Processing Protocol for Medical Device Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-01)The unique performance offerings of NiTi based shape memory alloys (SMAs), which includes the shape memory effect (SME), pseudoelasticity (PE) and biocompatibility have led to widespread acceptance of these alloys as ...