In this research a Cu-Zn-Al alloy is produced by melting the raw materials in an electric resistance furnace and then pouring it into a steel mould. The optimum way to achieve the final analysis in the hypo-eutectoid range is determined and the influence of the alloying element, Ti on the grain size and the shape memory properties of the samples are investigated. Solution treatment (done at 850...

We have been developing a pulmonary circulatory assist device using shape memory alloy fibres for Fontan circulation. It consisted of several shape memory alloy fibres, which covered the ePTFE conduit circumferentially. We designed the sequential motion control system for pulsatile flow generation for sophisticated pulmonary hemodynamics. In order to achieve physiological pulsatile flow assista...

The present study aims at developing a new Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) autonomous torsion actuator that exhibits Two-Way reversible memory effect Assisted by SuperElasticity. developed noted hereafter TWASE is composed single NiTi compact component having two distinct SMAs parts on one axis: SuperElastic part (length LSE) and Effect LSME). proposed design ensures twisting the when heated, this act...

Original scientific paper Hot rolling of CuZn27Al4 shape memory alloy results in the forming of defects in austenitic crystals. The defects such as dislocation and deformed boundaries of austenitic grains affect both "classical" material properties and the specific properties related to shape memory. Rolled and quenched alloy (ausforming treatment) shows hardening proportional to the value of i...

In this paper, a novel variable stiffness mechanism (VSM) based on specially designed S-springs made from shape memory alloy (SMA) is developed. Based the model, by changing state combination of SMA with different thicknesses, actuator's can be discretely adjusted online. The adjustment range actuator conveniently extended almost 0 N/m to infinity preset spring angle manually offline without co...