A Methodological Approach for Motor Selection in Dental Impression Material Dispensers Using Experimental and Image Analysis Techniques.

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Title: A Methodological Approach for Motor Selection in Dental Impression Material Dispensers Using Experimental and Image Analysis Techniques.
Authors: Hwang, Ji-Min, Park, Sang-Wook, Jeong, Ji-Su, Kim, Ji-Wook, Ko, Dae-Cheol, Jang, Jin-Seok
Source: Materials (1996-1944); Apr2024, Vol. 17 Issue 7, p1467, 19p
Subject Terms: DENTAL impression materials, DENTAL materials, IMAGE analysis, ELECTRIC torque motors, IMAGE processing, CURVE fitting
Abstract: This study presents a methodology to prevent the overdesign of electric dispensers for dental impression materials by analyzing the necessary load and determining the appropriate pressurization speed and drive motor capacity. We derived an equation to calculate the required torque and rotational speed of the motor based on the extrusion load and the speed of the impression material. A specialized load measurement system was developed to measure the load necessary to extrude the impression material. Through experiments and image processing, we measured the radius of curvature of the trajectory of the impression material and correlated it with the pressurization speed. Techniques such as position coordinate plotting, curve fitting, and circle fitting were employed to determine the pressurization speed that aligns with the manufacturer's recommended curvature radius. These findings led to a substantial decrease in the necessary motor torque and rotational speed compared with the current standards. This research provides a systematic approach to sizing drive motors using extrusion load and pressurization speed, aiming to reduce overdesign, power consumption, and the weight and size of the motor and battery, thereby contributing to the development of more efficient and compact dental impression material dispensers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:19961944
DOI:10.3390/ma17071467
Published in:Materials (1996-1944)
Language:English