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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 45-48 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 14 Jun 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
The handling of micro parts made of dielectric material can be affected by electrostatic forces. This work presents new handling devices taking advantage of electrostatic forces. These forces are generated by simple configurations of electrodes or by charges located on surfaces of insulators. High resolution force measurements show electrostatic effects such as gas discharges and leak currents. Active neutralization was applied by ionizers to discharge the handling devices and the parts to be handled. This method improved the process reliability significantly. Further, the influence of surface charges on the process reliability of pick and place operations of mechanical micro grippers was investigated.
Keywords
- Electrostatic, Handling, Microgripper
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering(all)
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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In: CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 56, No. 1, 14.06.2007, p. 45-48.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Micro handling devices supported by electrostatic forces
AU - Hesselbach, Jürgen
AU - Wrege, J.
AU - Raatz, Annika
N1 - Funding information: The authors gratefully acknowledge the funding by the German Science Foundation within the Collaborative Research Center 516 “Design and Manufacturing of Active Micro Systems“. Micro Handling Devices Supported by Electrostatic Forces
PY - 2007/6/14
Y1 - 2007/6/14
N2 - The handling of micro parts made of dielectric material can be affected by electrostatic forces. This work presents new handling devices taking advantage of electrostatic forces. These forces are generated by simple configurations of electrodes or by charges located on surfaces of insulators. High resolution force measurements show electrostatic effects such as gas discharges and leak currents. Active neutralization was applied by ionizers to discharge the handling devices and the parts to be handled. This method improved the process reliability significantly. Further, the influence of surface charges on the process reliability of pick and place operations of mechanical micro grippers was investigated.
AB - The handling of micro parts made of dielectric material can be affected by electrostatic forces. This work presents new handling devices taking advantage of electrostatic forces. These forces are generated by simple configurations of electrodes or by charges located on surfaces of insulators. High resolution force measurements show electrostatic effects such as gas discharges and leak currents. Active neutralization was applied by ionizers to discharge the handling devices and the parts to be handled. This method improved the process reliability significantly. Further, the influence of surface charges on the process reliability of pick and place operations of mechanical micro grippers was investigated.
KW - Electrostatic
KW - Handling
KW - Microgripper
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U2 - 10.1016/j.cirp.2007.05.013
DO - 10.1016/j.cirp.2007.05.013
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VL - 56
SP - 45
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JO - CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
JF - CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
SN - 0007-8506
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