Multi-material, multi-technology FDM: exploring build process variations
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate a build process variation for fused deposition modeling (FDM) in which contours and rasters (also referred to as internal fill patterns)...
View ArticleExperimental investigation of FDM process for improvement of mechanical...
AbstractPurpose - The mechanical properties and surface finish of functional parts are important consideration in rapid prototyping, and the selection of proper parameters is essential to improve...
View ArticleDeposition direction dependent failure criteria for FDM polycarbonate
AbstractPurpose - The study explores the dependence of material properties and failure criteria for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) polycarbonate on raster orientation .Design/methodology/approach -...
View ArticleInvestigations for statistically controlled investment casting solution of...
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of the present study is to investigate statistically controlled investment casting (IC) solution of fused deposition modeling (FDM) based ABS...
View ArticleComparative evaluation of an open source FDM system
AbstractPurpose - This paper presents a qualitative and quantitative comparison and evaluation of an open source fused deposition modeling (FDM) additive manufacturing (AM) system with a proprietary...
View ArticleA review of melt extrusion additive manufacturing processes: I. Process...
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to systematically and critically review the literature related to process design and modeling of fused deposition modeling and similar extrusion based...
View ArticleThe influence of support base on FDM accuracy in Z
AbstractPurpose - This work studies the influence of the quality (surface profile) of the support base on dimensional accuracy in the Z-axis in fused deposition modeling...
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View ArticleConversion of a GIS surface data directly to a 3D STL part for terrain modelling
AbstractPurpose - The GIS data available for a terrain is the data of its surface. It doesn’t have information for a solid model. The data needs to be converted into a 3D solid model for making...
View ArticleCharacterization of Sintered Hydroxyapatite samples produced by 3D printing
AbstractPurpose - This study is part of a project concerned with the fabrication of calcium phosphates implants by 3D printing. However, before considering a more complex structure, like scaffolds or...
View ArticleOptions for additive rapid prototyping methods (3D printing) in MEMS technology.
AbstractPurpose - Additive rapid prototyping technologies such as stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS), all commonly known as 3D printing...
View ArticleA Method to Represent Heterogeneous Materials for Rapid Prototyping – The...
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to present a new method for representing heterogeneous materials using nested STL shells, based in particular on the density distributions of human...
View ArticleAn integrated decision making model for Multi-Attributes Decision Making...
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated decision making model for Multi-Attributes Decision Making (MADM) problems in Additive Manufacturing process planning, as well as...
View ArticleInhibition of phase transformation from ß- to a-tricalcium phosphate with...
AbstractPurpose - The paper aims to fabricate a TCP scaffold with an interconnected porous structure via selective laser sintering (SLS). To inhibit the phase transformation from ß- to a-TCP in...
View ArticleTensile Strength of Functionally Graded and Wafer Layered Structures produced...
AbstractPurpose - This paper aims to investigate the changes in tensile properties of novel functionally graded materials and wafer structures created by Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) additive...
View ArticleCyber-enabled Manufacturing Systems for Additive Manufacturing
AbstractPurpose - The technology of additive manufacturing (AM) or solid freeform fabrication has received considerable attention in recent years. Several public and private interests are exploring AM...
View ArticleMicrostructure study on selective laser melting yttria stabilized zirconia...
AbstractPurpose - This paper explores selective laser melting of yttria stabilized zirconia ceramic by a 1µm wavelength fiber laser, and investigates the influence of different laser powers and...
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View ArticleFabrication of three-dimensional honeycomb structure for aeronautical...
Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 20, Issue 6, Page 551-558, October 2014. Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to investigate the feasibility on design and production of a three-dimensional...
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