Abstract
A piezoelectric stack actuator (PSA) consisting of 28 lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate (PMN-PT) piezoelectric single crystal layers is developed. The free stroke and blocking force, which are the figures of merit of a PSA, are simulated through finite element analysis. The free stroke of the PSA samples measured using a laser displacement sensor was in the range of 6.4–8.0 µm at 200 V. In addition, the blocking force of the PSA samples measured using a custom-made system, consisting of a strain gauge, a motor and a load cell, was in the range of 191–226 N at 200 V. An analysis of seven samples exhibited that a large free stroke resulted in a blocking force of the PSA.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 113617 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators A: Physical |
Volume | 342 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Aug 2022 |
Keywords
- Blocking force
- Free stroke
- PMN-PT
- Piezoelectric stack actuator