Response characteristics of electrical heating actuator of SiC/Al composite

Abstract

A processing technique was developed to improve conductivity of SiC/Al composite electrical heating actuator. Response characteristics such as electrical resistance, temperature and curvature were measured and discussed. The results showed that the conductivity of SiC/Al compostie electrical heating actuator was improved by the present processing technique. The actuator temperature goes up with supplying electrical power. The reproducibility of the relationship between the temperature and the electrical power was confirmed by repeating to heat and cool the actuator.