Ultrasonic cutting with a d31-mode PMN-PT-driven planar tool

M. R. Sadiq, Y. Kuang, Z. Huang, S. Cochran

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    Abstract

    Ultrasonic cutting tools based on a mass-spring configuration of a drive transducer are widely used in surgery. However, the weight and self-heating of this configuration are weaknesses. An alternative approach is to use a planar tool to which piezoelectric drive components are bonded directly. This paper details the design and characterization of such a tool, utilizing PMN-PT relaxor single crystal material operated in the d(31) mode. The tool, resembling a dagger, is able to produce longitudinal displacements > 6 mu m when driven with 50 Vp-p at the resonance frequency, 73 kHz. The effectiveness of finite element analysis has been observed as the behavior of the tool was accurately predicted prior to its fabrication. Furthermore, ways to improve the efficiency of the tool by reconfiguring the material have been explored and implemented.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2011)
    Place of PublicationNew York
    PublisherIEEE Computer Society
    Pages2189-2192
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781457712524
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event2011 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS) - Orlando, United States
    Duration: 18 Oct 201121 Oct 2011
    http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/ius_2011/

    Conference

    Conference2011 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS)
    Abbreviated title2011 IEEE IUS
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityOrlando
    Period18/10/1121/10/11
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • d31 mode
    • Planar tool
    • CRYSTAL
    • PMN-PT
    • Cutting
    • TRANSDUCERS

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