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Optimization of Binder Jetting Using Taguchi Method

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Among several additive manufacturing (AM) methods, binder-jetting has undergone a recent advancement in its ability to process metal powders through selective deposition of binders on a powder bed followed by curing, sintering, and infiltration. This study analyzes the impact of various process parameters in binder jetting on mechanical properties of sintered AM metal parts. The Taguchi optimization method has been employed to determine the optimum AM parameters to improve transverse rupture strength (TRS), specifically: binder saturation, layer thickness, roll speed, and feed-to-powder ratio. The effects of the selected process parameters on the TRS performance of sintered SS 316L samples are studied with the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standard test method. It was found that binder saturation and feed-to-powder ratio were the most critical parameters, which reflects the strong influence of binder powder interaction and density of powder bed on resulting mechanical properties. This article serves as an aid in understanding the optimum process parameters for binder jetting of SS 316L.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, 44555, USA

    Sanjay Shrestha

  2. Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16801, USA

    Guha Manogharan

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Shrestha, S., Manogharan, G. Optimization of Binder Jetting Using Taguchi Method. JOM 69, 491–497 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-016-2231-4

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