Development of a Fabrication Setup for Producing Super-coiled Polymer Actuators
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study addresses the modeling, fabrication, and experimental characterization of super-coiled polymer (SCP) actuators. Initially, the modeling approaches available in the literature are examined, with a focus on thermo-mechanical and thermo-electrical models used to describe dynamic actuator behavior. Subsequently, the equipment required for actuator fabrication is designed and manufactured in order to obtain a standardized production process. In particular, a winding mechanism was developed to produce nickel-wrapped fishing line structures with adjustable winding ratios. Based on the developed fabrication setup, SCP actuators were produced and their actuation responses were investigated experimentally. The experimental results provide insight into the behavior of the fabricated actuators and show that the proposed setup can be used effectively for standardized production and experimental investigation of SCP actuators.
Institution: Ege University
Language: English
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7201880145