As of now, SLM can process several alloys, such as Al, Ti, Ni, Co–Cr, stainless steels, high entropy alloys, and more. Any weldable metal is considered to be a good candidate for the SLM system. Along with metallic materials, Ceramic materials are also widely investigated using the SLM technology.
To address this, we have developed automated depowdering, surface blasting and vapor smoothing post-processing systems tailored for the additive manufacturing industry. Our systems transform parts from a rough and fragile state to a smooth, strong, and end-use ready condition, enhancing both quality and consistency.
Until recently, the issue of post-processing had been the hidden challenge within the realm of additive manufacturing (AM). While the industry marveled at the remarkable capabilities of 3D printing in crafting intricate and complex geometries, the often overlooked reality was that the raw, freshly printed parts rarely matched the quality
This study introduced continuous multi-pass friction stir processing (FSP) as post-processing on ER2319 alloy thin-walled components fabricated by wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). The continuous multi-pass FSP was found to be effective in eliminating pores, with significant grain refinement and an increase in large
Post-processing, in one form or another, is inevitable with additive manufacturing (AM), and it''s particularly critical for serial production applications – influencing cost and the time it takes between a
Post-Processing. Post-processing becomes increasingly relevant as additive manufacturing technologies experience greater use for batch and serial production. Our main focus at VoxelMatters is on digital additive mass production – a market described by the acronym AMP – so the need to produce fully finished parts and
In this additive manufacturing knowledge snack, we will explain the principles of blasting. Learn about the different types of media and principles. Furtherm
Post-processing of AM built parts is a necessary but non-value-added activity associated with ensuring the part can deliver on its promised performances and
Post-processing methods can be classified either based on the type of process (mechanical, chemical, and thermal), or the function of it (support removal,
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EJM finishing (0.51 mm Ø nozzle) and micro-machining (0.25 mm Ø nozzle) were performed using an existing EJM platform [11]. Regions (4.00 × 4.00 mm) of the samples ( xz direction) were finished by EJM. Jet impingement velocity (20 m/s), inter-electrode gap (IEG) distance (0.40 mm), and striation overlap (0.25 mm) were
Postprocessing. Most 3D printed parts will require postprocessing of some sort following the print. For polymer parts, postprocessing might include powder unpacking, support removal, cleaning, curing, shot or bead blasting, and/or dyeing. For parts made with binder jetting, bound metal printing and other processes that hold the final material
Different post processing techniques have been used by many researchers such as shot peening (SP), laser shock peening (LSP), hot isostatic pressing
Additive manufacturing (AM) comes in various types of technologies and comparing it with traditional fabrication methods provides the possibility of producing complex geometric parts directly from Computer-Aided Designs (CAD). Despite answering challenges such as poor workability and the need for tooling, the anisotropy of AM
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The duration of post-processing is thus fundamental in order to contain the costs of the production and enabling a fast response to market requests (that is one Mattia Mele et al. / Procedia Manufacturing 43 (2020) 2â€"9 3 Available online at
Post-processing is an often overlooked part of the 3D printing process. As the additive manufacturing market moves from prototyping to end part production geared to consumer markets, the look and feel of 3D printed products is becoming increasingly more important.
In almost all cases, parts, components, or structures produced using additive manufacturing techniques require some form of post processing and should
Due to uniform volumetric shrinkage expected from this process, it can be a useful post-processing technique for complex-geometry parts fabricated using Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques.
Post processing, in one form or another, is an inevitability when using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, but is particularly critical for serial production applications of AM — both in
Heat treatment may affect the dimensions of the parts, so most people prefer to heat-treat parts before they machine/finish them. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released a standard for thermal postprocessing of metal AM parts. Heat treatment can easily cost $500 to $2,000 depending on the material and how many
This work aims to document post-processing technologies and their applications concerning different AM processes.
1.3. Fatigue in additively manufactured 316 L. One of the most significant barriers to the adoption of additive manufacturing to produce critical parts is the threat that defects that may be introduced by the feed material or by voids induced in the processing put into the part during the additive manufacturing process will be a crack initiation
Postprocessing in additive manufacturing Postprocessing is the final step in the AM process chain, and it is application specific. Some of the AM processes require a good length of time to be spent on the part after building, that is, like removal of the support structure and removal of the uncured resin from parts made from the SLA
Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) has attracted global industry and academia due to its flexibility and ability to achieve complex geometry. The inherent rough surfaces are of concerns and need to be addressed to meet the strict requirement of critical engineering components. This paper reviews the working principles for common MAM processes and
Many different post-processing techniques exist. Additive manufacturing companies often specialize in certain types of finishing, and may even have their own proprietary finishing process. Below are common finishing techniques, as well as proprietary techniques found only at ProtoCAM. These techniques may be slightly modified for
It is crucial to consider the development stage of each specific additive manufacturing process in order to select appropriate research directions. Moreover,
Additive manufacturing (AM) of Mg alloys can revolutionize fabrication of intricate geometries Mg components. • Different additive manufacturing technologies for 3D-printing of Mg alloys are summarized. • A detailed review
While sheet lamination has several drawbacks, such as low resolution and post-processing needs, it has the potential to play an important role in the future of additive manufacturing. Continuous
This paper has reviewed various methods to improve the surface finish of the AM. parts by summarizing different post-processing technologies and their applications in AM. processes, including
This chapter presents the different post-processing treatments carried out on metal parts resulting from additive manufacturing (AM). The finishing processes that
Post-processing is an important part of the additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem and is especially necessary for metal AM. This article takes a look at the main post-processing categories and
Post-Processing for AM. Post-processing is actually an umbrella term for a number of stages that AM parts may need to go through after they come out of the AM system and before they are fit for purpose. The term "post-processing" is often used interchangeably with "finishing", which is somewhat confusing.
Metal coating is a professional post-processing technique for the durable metal coating of additively manufactured plastic and metal parts by electroplating. Components can be partially or completely coated. Electroplating refers to the permanent coating of an object with a metal layer. First, the component is made conductive.
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Powder bed fusion process is one of the basic technique associated with additive manufacturing. It follows the basic principle of manufacturing the product layer by layer and their fusion. A heat source focuses its heat over a powder base material and heats the selected cross section area. Sources like laser beam, electron beam and
3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer control, with the material being added together (such as plastics, liquids or powder grains being fused), typically layer by