Fig. 1 Visualization of tool output More

Fig. 2 Distribution of predicted labor hours (25%) for part creation activity More

Fig. 3 Distribution of modeling time More

Fig. 1 Existing simple compliant mechanisms and their expected motion: ( a ) static parallel-guided mechanism, ( b ) static cross-axis flexural pivot, ( c ) static LET joint array, ( d ) static split-tube flexure, ( e ) static bi-stable switch, ( f ) displacement of parallel-guided mechanism, ( g ... More

Fig. 2 Orientation of features for parallel-guided mechanism. Feature (“ a ”): Rigid segment formed by orienting two panels perpendicular to each other. Feature (“ b ”): Compliant flexures formed by orienting narrow segments perpendicular to rigid segments at the ends. Feature (“ c ”): Base of mec... More

Fig. 3 Fabrication fixture for laser forming More

Fig. 4 Sequential cutting and forming of the cross-axis flexural pivot: ( a ) step 1—cut panels, ( b ) step 2—cut edge of flexures, ( c ) step 3—form panels, ( d ) step 4—orient flexures, ( e ) step 5—cut panels, ( f ) step 6—cut rigid segments, ( g ) step 7—orient rigid segments through forming, ... More

Fig. 5 Testing fixture of laser-formed parallel-guided mechanism More

Fig. 6 Laser-formed parallel-guided mechanism: ( a ) static mechanism, ( b ) actuated mechanism, ( c ) and isometric view of static mechanism More

Fig. 7 Measured force–displacement relationship of the parallel-guided mechanism More

Fig. 8 Laser-formed cross-axis flexural pivot: ( a ) static mechanism, ( b ) actuated mechanism, and ( c ) isometric view of static mechanism More

Fig. 9 Measured force–displacement relationship of the cross-axis flexural pivot More

Fig. 10 Laser-formed LET joint array: ( a ) static mechanism, ( b ) actuated mechanism, and ( c ) isometric view of static mechanism More

Fig. 11 Measured force–displacement relationship of the LET joint array More

Fig. 12 Laser-formed split-tube flexure with the bottom of the cylindrical structure attached to the metal base on the left end the vertically folded panel on the right: ( a ) static mechanism, ( b ) actuated by pushing attached metal square perpendicularly to the direction of the fold lines on th... More

Fig. 13 Laser-formed bi-stable switch: ( a ) static mechanism, ( b ) actuated mechanism, and ( c ) isometric view of static mechanism More

Fig. 14 Concept for a laser-formed version of the binary switch developed by Kuppens et al. [ 39 ]: ( a ) static laser-formed mechanism with rigid and flexible features and ( b ) actuated laser-formed mechanism with flexible members shown to be deformed under a load More