Comprehensive analysis of magnetization, magnetostriction, hysteresis and kinematical characteristics for precision magnetostrictive actuator

In order to systematically know the operating characteristics and further improve accuracy of precision magnetostrictive actuator used in precision and ultra precision machining fields, a model considering magnetization hysteresis mechanism and kinematics is established based on the domain wall magnetization essential theory. Magnetization, magnetostriction and kinematical characteristics, and the origin of hysteresis are discussed. According to input energy per unit volume of magnetostrictive materials is the sum of static magnetic energy and hysteresis loss energy, magnetization is divided into reversible and irreversible processes. Moreover, hysteresis loop is represented as an offset of irreversible magnetization relative to anhysteretic magnetization. Actuator’s model is deduced through dividing working process into four stages. Experiments show that the predicted values show good agreement with experimental data and average relative error of displacement is less than 5%. Magnetic hysteresis is derived from irreversible process in which magnetic domain cannot return back to initial distribution state completely. And hysteresis is more serious with the increasement of frequency. Research results reveal magnetization and kinematic characteristics from intrinsic physical mechanism, thus it provides a theoretical guidance for further improve the accuracy of magnetostrictive actuator and promotes the practical application of actuator in precision and ultra precision machining fields.