Fabrication of Conically Shaped CuCr1 Chrome Bronze Products by Wire-Feed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing

The structure and properties of conically shaped products made of CuCr1 chrome bronze obtained by wire-feed electron beam additive technology have been investigated. The studies show that the organization of the structure in the samples fully corresponds to the peculiarities of the printing process and heat removal from the samples. The structure is represented by large grains elongated in the direction of heat removal. Chromium in the samples is mainly localized in the form of particles located between the dendrite arms. Near the substrate, intense mixing of the bronze with the substrate material (steel 321) is observed. The mechanical properties of the conical and cylindrical sample parts material are at a fairly close level. The samples are characterized by low values of yield strength, low values of tensile strength and high plasticity. Near the substrate, the mechanical properties of the specimens increase.

Investigation of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of ABS Plastic for the Additive FDM Process in the Manufacture of Models for Experiments in Wind Tunnels

Work has been carried out to determine the physical and mechanical properties of ABS plastics for the manufacture of aerodynamic models using the additive technology of layer-by-layer synthesis FDM for testing in wind tunnels. The samples were tested at normal and negative temperatures. The features of the structure of the samples and the features of their destruction are revealed. The possibility of using ABS plastic for the manufacture of various models used in experiments in wind tunnels is evaluated.

Two-dimensional THz reflectometry of a periodic structure obtained by additive technology

This paper considers the development and application of a system of reflectometry for the analysis of the homogeneity of structures manufactured by additive technologies. A system of reflectometry based on a backward wave oscillator, a two-dimensional object positioning system and an optoacoustic detector (Goley cell) is described. The results of reflectometry of the hexagonal periodic structure of cells based on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene at a wavelength of 343 microns are presented.

Resistance of PLA Material Prepared By Additive Technology

The article studies the surface properties of PLA material prepared by additive technology, i.e. 3D printing. Samples with a square test area were printed by FFF technology. After 3D printing, the surface texture of the samples was evaluated in terms of microgeometry.Tribological tests were performed on the samples. The surface of the samples was cyclically stressed with the same load, always on the same path. Cyclic loading of the surface was performed on a UMT Bruker tribometer. The tribological properties between the sample surface and the test specimen in the shape of a ball were studied during the reciprocating motion. In particular, the coefficient of friction was measured and evaluated. The ball material was PTFE and Polypropylene.The wear parameters of samples and balls were documented and evaluated. The results of the tests are the load dependencies on the wear of the PLA material and the test specimens.

ALGORITHM FOR CALCULATING THE SURFACE ROUGHNESS PARAMETERS OF A PART MADE USING ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY

The calculated dependences for determining the surface roughness parameters of a part made by selective laser fusion from materials that are certified and widely used in the aircraft engine industry are presented. A comparison of the values of the height parameters of the roughness obtained by calculation and on the basis of the experiment is presented. On the basis of the presented dependencies, a calculation algorithm is developed, which is the basis of the software for calculating on a computer.

Production injection moulds with additive technology by the HP MJF 4200 printer

This paper is focused on the production plastic parts. It is describing two technologies-injection moulding and additive technology. The production process of the metal mould for the new parts takes about ten weeks. It is necessary to make some reductions after the mould is produced. It is increasing the time which is necessary for the prototype of products. This time (from the initial design of mould to the prototype of product) can take about six months. Additive technologies can be used for decreasing this time and for cost reduction. Moulds produced by the additive technology are mostly special inserts which can be implemented in the universal design of mould. It is also possible to produce whole moulds from plastic material. These moulds can have integrated cooling channels. There are high demands on the material of the mould with respect to the thermal resistivity, toughness and surface quality. There are really often used SLA technologies, which are considering the High Temp Resin and Material Jetting Digital ABS. Other options used in the factories are Somos PerFORM and Digital ABS Plus. This paper deals with the possibility of usage of the HP Jet Fusion technology with the material PA12 GB for the production of mould inserts and it is evaluating this process and repeatability of process.

Investigation of the parameters of direct laser growing and subsequent processing to obtain a defect-free structure of a material made of a heat-resistant EP648 alloy

This paper presents the development of stable modes of additive technology of direct laser growing, using the starting material - a metal powder made of heat-resistant EP648 alloy of Russian production. The subsequent heat treatment of the manufactured samples was tested in order to avoid the formation of cracks in the structure of the material formed as a result of the presence of internal stresses after surfacing. Recommendations for further research are given.

Morphology of Models Manufactured by SLM Technology and the Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy Designed for Medical Applications

This paper presents the results of an experimental study to evaluate the possibility of using SLM additive technology to produce structures with specific surface morphological features. Qualitative and quantitative tests were conducted on samples fabricated by 3D printing from titanium (Ti6Al4V)-powder-based material and analysed in direct relation to the possibility of their use in medicine for the construction of femoral stem and models with a specific degree of porosity predicted by process-control in the self-decision-making 3D printing machine. This paper presents the results of the study, limitations of the method, recommendations that should be used in the design of finished products, and design proposals to support the fabrication process of 3D printers. Furthermore, the study contains an evaluation of how the printing direction affects the formation of certain structures on the printed surface. The research can be used in the development of 3D printing standardization, particularly in the consideration of process control and surface control.

OPTIMIZATION OF THE UNIVERSAL ROTARY MODULE URM THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The article deals with the ongoing development of the universal rotary module URM 02. The high weight of the components from which the modules are assembled proved to be a significant problem. As well as the weight of the connecting parts that are needed to assemble the manipulator or robotic arm. Design changes have resulted in a reduction in weight compared to older generations of modules, but in order for the manipulator to function properly, further weight reduction is required. The article describes the procedure for lightening components by changing the material and the design changes that result from it. The original aluminium alloy was replaced by a continuous carbon fibres composite produced using CFR (Continuous Fiber Reinforcement) additive technology. Here you should describe the paper idea in short.