International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

  • 제9권3호
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  • Pages.46-50
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  • 2008
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  • 2234-7593(pISSN)
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  • 2005-4602(eISSN)
한국정밀공학회 (Korean Society for Precision Engineering)
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The Levitation Mass Method: A Precision Mass and Force Measurement Technique

  • Fujii, Yusaku (Department of Electronic Engineering, Gunma University)
  • 발행 : 2008.07.01
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The present status and future prospects of the levitation mass method (LMM), a technique for precision mass and force measurement, are reviewed. In the LMM, the inertial force of a mass levitated using a pneumatic linear bearing is used as the reference force applied to the objects being tested, such as force transducers, materials, or structures. The inertial force of the levitated mass is measured using an optical interferometer. We have modified this technique for dynamic force calibration of impact, oscillation, and step loads. We have also applied the LMM to material testing, providing methods for evaluating material viscoelasticity under an oscillating or impact load, evaluating material friction, evaluating the biomechanics of a human hand, and generating and measuring micro-Newton-level forces.

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