Tunable Magnets: Modeling and Validation for Dynamic and Precision Applications

Actuator self-heating limits achievable force and can cause unwanted structural deformations that adversely affect the accuracy in precision actuation systems. This is especially apparent in quasi-static applications that require the actuator to maintain a stable position over an extended period. As a solution, we propose the use of Tunable...

Tunable Magnet Actuators: Hysteresis Modelling for Efficient and Accurate Magnetization State Tuning

In this thesis, the accuracy and efficiency of Magnetization State (MS) tuning in Tunable Magnet Actuators (TMAs) is investigated. TMAs are developed to improve thermal stability in quasi-static precision actuation applications. First, the operating principles of TMAs and limitations in previous work are discussed respectively. It is found that...