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11.04.2024 | Full Research Article

A response surface methodology study on 4D printing for layered PLA/TPU structures

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are a new class of materials that have the ability to change their shape over time. The use of SMP in three-dimensional (3D) printing has resulted in the development of a new concept called four-dimensional (4D) …

verfasst von:
Abbas Zolfaghari, Mohammad Reza Purrouhani, Ali Zolfagharian

Open Access 10.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Influence of part temperature on in-situ monitoring of powder bed fusion of metals using eddy current testing

Powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M) is currently the most widely adopted additive manufacturing technology for the fabrication of metal parts. However, the inconsistent quality of PBF-LB/M-manufactured parts and high costs for part …

verfasst von:
Marvin A. Spurek, Adriaan B. Spierings, Marc Lany, Bernard Revaz, Gilles Santi, Jonatan Wicht, Konrad Wegener

10.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Experimental investigation and optimization of the additive manufacturing process through AI-based hybrid statistical approaches

This study investigates and optimizes the tensile, flexural and compressive strengths of polymer parts for local and small industrial components. Extrusion-based additive manufacturing, i.e., fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology is used to …

verfasst von:
Saty Dev, Rajeev Srivastava

Open Access 10.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Characterization of flexural fatigue behaviour of additively manufactured (PBF–LB) gyroid structures

Additive manufacturing (AM) holds remarkable potential for producing cellular materials with intricate structures and tailored mechanical properties. The study investigates the flexural fatigue behaviour of additively manufactured triply periodic …

verfasst von:
Garvin Schultheiß, Burkhard Heine, Markus Merkel

Open Access 10.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Combining 3D printing and injection moulding for the fabrication of polymer micro-components with internal hollow features

There is a need to cost-effectively produce polymer components with meso/micro-scale internal geometries with high replication accuracy without the use of post-processing steps. A possible process chain to produce such polymer components with …

verfasst von:
Jeremy Farrugia, Pierre Vella, Arif Rochman

09.04.2024 | Full Research Article

A comparative study of the mechanical characteristics of additively and conventionally fabricated 17-4 precipitation hardened stainless steel

Precipitation hardened stainless steel, like 17-4PH SS, had received significant interest in various industries due to its high strength and corrosion resistance properties. This material may be produced with either traditional or modern …

verfasst von:
Hamid Eisazadeh, Sandeep Khadka, Xiaoqing Wang, Philip Yuya

Open Access 09.04.2024 | Full Research Article

The effect of low hydrogen content on hydrogen embrittlement of additively manufactured 17–4 stainless steel

This work aims to evaluate the impact of small amounts of hydrogen on the hydrogen-assisted cracking (HAC) of 17-4 martensitic stainless steel (SS) prepared by additive manufacturing (AM). To elucidate the effect of processing on the …

verfasst von:
Guy Ben-Hamu, Polina Metalnikov, Dan Eliezer

Open Access 06.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Isocyanate-free urethanediol itaconates as biobased liquid monomers in photopolymerization-based 3D printing

Nowadays, most of the commercial resins for VP are composed of (meth)acrylated urethanes, as they are cheap and provide good mechanical properties to the thermosets produced by their photocuring. However, such urethanes are still produced using …

verfasst von:
Rosario Carmenini, Chiara Spanu, Erica Locatelli, Letizia Sambri, Mauro Comes Franchini, Mirko Maturi

Open Access 06.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Melting ceramic Al2O3 powder by electron beam powder bed fusion

Electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB) is a known metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology. Processing non-conducting powders such as ceramics has so far been considered as not feasible because of the inherent problems with Coulomb repulsion …

verfasst von:
William Sjöström, Carlos Botero, Emilio Jimenez-Piqueo

05.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Aging effects at room temperature and process parameters on 3D-printed poly (lactic acid) (PLA) tensile properties

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a common material for fused deposition modeling (FDM), thanks to its affordability and biodegradability. However, modeling the behavior of 3D-printed PLA parts asks for an accurate material characterization. This paper …

verfasst von:
Morgane Domerg, Benjamin Ostre, Lénaïk Belec, Sophie Berlioz, Yoann Joliff, Yves-Henri Grunevald

Open Access 04.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Optimizing directed energy deposition of polymers through melt pool temperature control: impact on physical properties of polyamide 12 parts

The method of Directed Energy Deposition of polymers (DED-LB/P) was extended to allow control over the melt pool temperature using a pyrometer. DED-LB/P was used to build test specimen of polyamide 12 (PA12), orthogonal and parallel to the long …

verfasst von:
Yunus Kutlu, Adrian Vaghar, Marvin Schuleit, Magnus Thiele, Cemal Esen, Gerrit A. Luinstra, Andreas Ostendorf

04.04.2024 | Full Research Article

High-temperature tensile behavior of AlSi7Mg parts built by LPBF under high-productivity conditions

As additive manufacturing of metals gains traction for demanding applications, more comprehensive material cards covering mechanical response across a broader spectrum of operating conditions are needed. The integration of additive manufacturing …

verfasst von:
Elena Bassoli, Emanuele Tognoli, Silvio Defanti

04.04.2024 | Full Research Article

On the development of a novel benchmark design for crack quantification in additive manufacturing

Solidification cracking (SC) is a defect that has been extensively studied in welding and casting and, consequently, standardized testing methods to quantify cracking have been developed for these processes. However, additive manufacturing (AM) …

verfasst von:
Andrew Wall, Tony Dong, Michael J. Benoit

02.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Advancements in 3D printing and hot isostatic pressing of copper: bridging the gap between green and sintered states for enhanced mechanical and electrical properties

This paper investigates the advancements and challenges in 3D printing, sintering, and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of copper parts. It showcases the viability of employing bound powder copper feedstocks with a 61 vol.% loading, which undergo …

verfasst von:
Kameswara Pavan Kumar Ajjarapu, Carrie Barber, James Taylor, Thomas Pelletiers, Douglas Jackson, Chad Beamer, Sundar V. Atre, Kunal H. Kate

02.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Effect of crack tip geometry and in situ compression rolling on fracture failure mechanisms in poly-lactic acid (PLA) extrusion-based additive manufacturing

Improving the mechanical strength and fracture failure properties of polymer parts printed through material extrusion remains an ongoing challenge in polymer additive manufacturing. This work presents experimental investigation of fracture …

verfasst von:
Vishnu V. Ganesan, Ashfaq Adnan, Ankur Jain

02.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Implementing shear-punch test for the assessment of mechanical properties of cast and selective laser melted AlSi10Mg alloys

The aim of this investigation is to continue the numerous previous investigations into the selective laser melting (SLM) of the AlSi10Mg alloy while investigating the microstructural differences from the as-cast state in more detail and assessing …

verfasst von:
Mohammad Basirat, Taghi Isfahani, Morteza Hadi

02.04.2024 | Full Research Article

Using Taguchi method and gray relational analysis to enhance manufacturing performance in photopolymerization

Digital light processing (DLP) is the most widely used 3D molding technology in the medical industry. DLP machine developers aim at the interactive relationship between the forming separation force during layer-by-layer printing and mechanical …

verfasst von:
Po-Tuan Chen, Cheng-Jung Yang

27.03.2024 | Full Research Article

Automatic feature recognition from STEP file for smart manufacturing

Industrial organizations are increasingly adopting computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD) tools to streamline manufacturing and product design processes, reducing time and costs. However, the area of 3D computer-aided …

verfasst von:
V. Naga Malleswari, P. Lohith Raj, A. Ravindra

Open Access 23.03.2024 | Full Research Article

On the fatigue behavior of a tool steel manufactured by powder bed based additive manufacturing—a comparison between electron- and laserbeam processed AISI H13

In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM) techniques have gained increased attention. The most common AM technologies to realize complex parts are powder bed-based fusion processes, especially electron beam powder bed fusion of metals …

verfasst von:
M. Kahlert, M. Vollmer, T. Wegener, T. Niendorf

23.03.2024 | Review Article

Advancing CO2 separation: exploring the potential of additive manufacturing in membrane technology

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on the fabrication of gas separation membranes, specifically focusing on its application in carbon dioxide separation. Additive manufacturing allows …

verfasst von:
Ying Huay Cheong, Li Sze Lai, Linggao Shi, Swee Pin Yeap, Yin Fong Yeong, Wee Horng Tay, Zeinab Abbas Jawad