Chapter 9 Rigidity
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Hysteresis loss
As shown in Figure 020-1, when the torque is applied up to the rated value and is brought back to [zero],
the torsional angle does not become absolutely [zero] and a small amount remains. This is called
hysteresis loss.
Hysteresis amount
Reduction
ratio
Unit
Hysteresis
amount
30
×10
-
4
rad
1.3
arc min
4.5
50
×10
-
4
rad
1.2
arc min
4
100
×10
-
4
rad
1.2
arc min
4
Backlash
CSF-3 wave generators are of the rigid type (solid type) and are backlash free.