Individual project on Energy harvesting using piezoelectric material

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The discussion focuses on the feasibility of cutting PZT-5H piezoelectric material and methods for attaching it to beams without permanent adhesives. It is established that using scissors is ineffective due to the material's hardness, and an abrasive waterjet is recommended for cutting. For attachment, alternatives to epoxy glue are sought, emphasizing the need for a method that allows for easy detachment and reattachment of the material.

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I am required to fabricate a cantilever with piezoelectric material attached to the surface in order to harvest energy - bimorph and unimorph. The piezoelectric material I will be using is PZT - 5H.
I have two questions:
1) Is it possible to cut the material with a laser cutter or scissors or do I need to have a specific tool?
2) What is the best way to attach the PZT-5H material to the beam but it can be easily detached for using it on another beam ( so no epoxy glue)?Thank you
 
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