KINEMATICS MONOGRAPH
Precision Robotic Actuation & Strain Wave Gearing Dynamics.
Flexspline torsional stiffness curves, zero-backlash tooth engagement kinematics, and cycloidal gear torque density.
Strain Wave Gearing
Flexspline Cyclic Fatigue: Finite Element Stress Inversion in Strain Wave Gearing
Elastic deformation mechanics of thin-walled alloy steel flexsplines deflected by elliptical wave generators.
9 min read • Verified Metric
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Laboratory Telemetry
<1 Arcmin
Lost Motion Backlash
100:1 Ratio
Single-Stage Reduction
85 Nm/kg
Torque Density
CALIBRATED: 2026-10
Cycloidal Pin-Gear Reducers: Multi-Tooth Load Sharing and Shock Tolerance
Why epitrochoidal cam discs resist catastrophic tooth shearing under 500% momentary shock overload spikes.
8 min read
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Torsional Stiffness Curves: Measuring Hysteresis and Lost Motion in Precision Drives
Evaluating sub-arcminute angular positioning errors across positive and negative loading cycles on high-torque optical rotary tables.
7 min read
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Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) Greases: Boundary Lubrication in Spaceflight Actuators
Preventing gear tooth galling and outgassing under ultra-high vacuum and wide thermal temperature swings (-40°C to +120°C).
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