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Which of the following materials is commonly used in PBF processing for producing high density structures?

  • Wood
  • Nylon Polyamide (correct)
  • Aluminum
  • Glass

LPS involves the complete melting of all powder constituents during processing.

False (B)

What role does Co (cobalt) play in LPS used for forming cemented carbide cutting tools?

It acts as a lower-melting-point constituent to glue together WC particles.

In PBF processing, the thermal energy is generally sufficient to _____ a portion of the previously solidified solid-structure.

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Match the materials with their corresponding types used in powder processing:

<p>Ti = Engineering alloy Co Cr = Engineering alloy Nylon Polyamide = Semi-crystalline polymer WC = Cutting tool material</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which binding mechanism involves fully melting metallic powder?

<p>Full melting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Indirect processing uses solely metallic powder for part construction.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one process utilized for creating ceramic parts.

<p>Direct sintering</p> Signup and view all the answers

The required laser power typically increases with the melting point of the material and lower powder bed temperature, influenced by the material's __________ characteristics.

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Match each process with its description:

<p>Full melting = A process that uses high-power lasers or electron beams to melt powder. Liquid-phase sintering = A method utilizing a mixture of metal powders with different melting points. Direct sintering = A method for fabricating solid ceramic parts. Indirect processing = Uses polymer-coated metallic powders for part construction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter influences both the required laser power and the powder bed temperature?

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Scan related parameters include laser power and pulse duration.

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How many galvanometers are typically included in a PBF machine?

<p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mode involves scanning the outline of the part cross-section for accuracy and surface finish reasons?

<p>Contour mode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In fill mode, the entire cross-section is scanned with a specific direction for residual stresses.

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What are two challenges in powder handling for PBF?

<p>Transporting the correct volume of powder and creating a smooth layer of powder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lack of a single solution for powder delivery includes the use of the __________ roller in PBF.

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Match the characteristics of powder feeding systems with their descriptions:

<p>Decreased particle size = Increases interparticle friction and electrostatic forces Higher surface area to volume ratio = Increases surface energy and reactivity Small particles = Tend to become airborne and float as a cloud Thinner layers = Enable better surface finish and higher accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the universal characteristics of powder feeding?

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Powder delivery systems must create excessive shear forces to ensure previously processed layers are not disturbed.

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Name one type of scan pattern used in the applied energy calculations.

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Which type of laser is primarily used in the Polymer Laser Sintering (pLS) process?

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Thermoset polymers are typically processed using Powder Bed Fusion (PBF).

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What is the typical thickness of the powder layers in the pLS process?

<p>0.075 - 0.1 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Powder Bed Fusion process uses _____ to induce fusion between powder particles.

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Match the following materials with their properties:

<p>Polymers = Thermoplastic and thermoset Metals = Stainless steels and titanium alloys Ceramics = Compounds of metal oxides and nitrides Composites = Combination of materials to enhance properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials is NOT commonly processed using Powder Bed Fusion?

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In the pLS process, the part building occurs in an environment filled with oxygen.

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What happens to the build platform after completing a layer in the pLS process?

<p>It is lowered by one layer thickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The SLS process originally developed for producing _____ prototypes.

<p>plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is common among all Powder Bed Fusion processes?

<p>A method for controlling powder fusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the interaction between an electron beam and gas?

<p>Electrons are deflected when passing through the gas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Laser beams are unaffected when passing through transparent gases at their wavelength.

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What type of environment is EBM typically practiced in?

<p>low-partial-pressure vacuum environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

During part building in polymer PBF, loose powder acts as a sufficient support material, saving ___ during part building and post-processing.

<p>time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following PBF process benefits and drawbacks:

<p>Wide variety of materials = Benefit Inferior accuracy and surface finish = Drawback Finer particle sizes = Benefit Long total construction time = Drawback</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of using larger powder particle sizes in PBF?

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The future of PBF technology does not look promising for additive manufacturing.

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The presence of beam traces in the final microstructure is dependent on process parameters and ___ material.

<p>material</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is the most popular for Polymer Laser Sintering (pLS)?

<p>Nylon polyamide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electron Beam Melting (EBM) uses lasers to fuse metal powder particles.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of Polymer Laser Sintering (pLS) machines?

<p>Incapable of directly processing pure metals or ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

The machines designed for Polymer Laser Sintering (pLS) are commonly called ___ or ___.

<p>Selective Laser Sintering, Laser Sintering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following PBF processes with their primary characteristics:

<p>Polymer Laser Sintering = Uses CO2 lasers to process polymers Electron Beam Melting = Uses high-energy electron beams for fusion Selective Laser Sintering = A method of direct polymer processing Additive Manufacturing = Builds objects layer by layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Electron Beam Melting (EBM) from laser-based systems?

<p>EBM employs high-energy electron beams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

3D Systems' low-temperature machines can only process nylon materials in Polymer Laser Sintering (pLS).

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Electron Beam Melting, the electron beams move at a speed close to the ___ of light.

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Flashcards

LPS

The fusion of powder particles where some constituents melt, acting as glue to bind solid particles together.

Full Melting in AM

A fusion mechanism where the entire region of material exposed to heat melts, creating a dense and well-bonded structure exceeding the layer thickness.

PBF Processing

A method for creating 3D objects by selectively melting powder layers with a laser or electron beam.

Engineering Alloys in AM

Materials like Titanium, Stainless Steel, and Cobalt Chromium that melt completely during PBF processing, producing strong, dense structures.

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Semi-Crystalline Polymer in AM

A material like Nylon polyamide with a defined melting point, used in PBF processing to produce parts with high strength.

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Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

A 3D printing process that uses a thermal source (like a laser) to fuse powdered material layer by layer, building a 3D object.

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PBF Characteristics

PBF processes share common features: a heat source for melting powder, controlled fusion in each layer, mechanisms for adding and smoothing powder layers.

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How does pLS work?

pLS (Polymer Laser Sintering) uses a CO2 laser to fuse thin layers of powder, typically 0.075 - 0.1 mm thick, in an enclosed chamber filled with nitrogen gas.

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pLS Process Steps

  1. Spread a thin layer of powder. 2. Heat the powder bed. 3. Use a laser to selectively fuse powder into a desired shape. 4. Lower the platform and repeat steps 1-3.
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pLS Environment

pLS processes occur within an enclosed chamber filled with nitrogen gas to prevent oxidation and degradation of the powdered material.

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pLS Materials

Common materials used in pLS include thermoplastic polymers, especially nylon, as they can melt and solidify repeatedly.

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Metal PBF

Metal PBF processes use a similar basic principle as pLS but with specialized lasers and controlled environments for melting metals.

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Ceramic PBF

Ceramic PBF involves fusing powdered ceramic materials, usually composed of metal oxides, carbides, or nitrides, using a controlled heat source.

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Amorphous Polymers

Amorphous polymers have a random molecular structure, with no regular arrangement of chains.

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Crystalline Polymers

Crystalline polymers have a regular molecular structure, with chains arranged in a repeating pattern.

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Contour Mode

Scanning method that traces the outline of a part's cross-section for each layer, focusing on accuracy and surface finish around the perimeter.

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Fill Mode

Scanning method that fills the rest of the cross-section after the contour is scanned, using a randomized pattern to minimize residual stresses.

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Powder Handling Challenges

Challenges in delivering powder for PBF processes, including ensuring sufficient volume, smooth spreading, and avoiding disturbance of previous layers.

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Powder Size Impact

Smaller particle sizes in powder lead to better surface finish, higher accuracy, and thinner layers, but also increased friction and electrostatic forces.

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Counter-Rotating Roller

A system for powder delivery in PBF, often considered the first widely used method.

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Powder Reservoir

A container holding the powder in a PBF system, ensuring enough material for the build height.

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Powder Transport

Moving the powder from the reservoir to the build platform, ensuring the correct amount is delivered.

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Powder Spreading

Distributing the powder evenly to form a smooth, thin layer, avoiding excessive shear forces.

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Full Melting PBF

A PBF technique where a metallic powder is fully melted using a high-power laser or electron beam, creating a solid metal part.

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Liquid-Phase Sintering PBF

A PBF technique using a mixture of metal powders with different melting points. The lower melting point constituent melts, binding the higher melting point one.

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Indirect PBF

A PBF technique where a polymer-coated metal powder or a metal/polymer mix is used to create a part. The polymer is removed later, leaving the metal structure.

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Pattern PBF

A PBF technique where the printed part acts as a pattern for creating the final metal part. This pattern is used for mold creation in casting techniques.

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Direct Sintering in Ceramics

A PBF technique for ceramics where powder particles directly fuse together through heat, creating a solid ceramic part.

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Chemically-Induced Sintering in Ceramics

A PBF technique for ceramics where chemicals promote the sintering process, enhancing bonding between particles.

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Laser Power Factors

In PBF, laser power affects the melting process. It needs to be high enough to melt the material and is influenced by material properties and powder bed temperature.

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Scan Parameters in PBF

Scan parameters like speed, spacing, and pattern affect the accuracy and quality of the PBF process, influencing the final part's structure.

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Polymer Laser Sintering (pLS)

A powder bed fusion (PBF) process that uses a laser to melt and fuse polymer powder layers. It's commonly used to create objects directly from polymers and indirectly from metals and ceramics by using polymer binders.

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pLS vs. Laser Sintering (LS)

pLS and LS are interchangeable terms. They both refer to the same process of using a laser to fuse powder layers.

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EBM's Heat Source

EBM uses an electron beam to melt and fuse metal powder layers, unlike laser-based systems.

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EBM vs. SLM

EBM and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) are both PBF processes. EBM uses an electron beam, SLM uses a laser. EBM also uses a larger powder bed and can handle higher material volumes.

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Why is pLS good for Indirect Processing?

pLS is ideal for indirect processing of metals and ceramics because the laser melts binder materials within the powder forming a solidified structure. This structure can then be further processed (e.g., sintered or invested) to create the final metal or ceramic part.

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Electron Beam (EBM)

A stream of electrons moving at near the speed of light that is used in EBM to melt and fuse metal powder particles.

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Laser Beam

A concentrated beam of light used in PBF processes like SLM to melt and fuse powder layers.

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Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

A powder bed fusion (PBF) process that uses an electron beam to melt and fuse powder layers, creating a 3D object. Unlike lasers, electron beams require a vacuum environment to operate.

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Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)

A PBF process that uses a laser beam to melt and fuse powder layers, creating a 3D object. The laser energy selectively melts the powder, building the desired shape layer by layer.

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Partial Melting in PBF

A mechanism where only a portion of the material exposed to heat melts, acting as a bonding agent between solid particles.

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PBF Process Benefits

PBF processes offer advantages like the ability to process various materials, utilize loose powder as a support material, and produce complex geometries with internal structures.

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PBF Process Drawbacks

PBF downsides include generally lower accuracy and surface finish compared to liquid-based AM methods, shrinkage and distortion, and longer build times due to preheating and cooling.

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Powder Particle Size in PBF

Smaller powder particles result in smoother and more accurate parts, but are harder to handle. Larger particles are easier to process, but affect surface finish and minimum feature size.

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Thermal Conductivity in PBF

Materials with low thermal conductivity (poor heat conduction) lead to better accuracy in PBF processes.

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Study Notes

Chapter 5: Powder Bed Fusion Processes

  • Powder bed fusion (PBF) is a 3D printing process
  • Focuses on the fusion of powder particles
  • SLS is a type of PBF
  • First commercialized PBF process: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
  • Developed at the University of Texas at Austin
  • Other PBF processes use different techniques to enhance machine productivity or avoid specific patented features
  • All PBF processes share basic characteristics:
    • One or more thermal sources to fuse powder particles
    • A method to control powder fusion to a specific layer
    • Mechanisms to add and smooth powder layers

Objectives

  • Discuss powder bed fusion processes
  • Describe the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) process
  • Examine the different materials used
  • Explore powder fusion mechanisms
  • Investigate process parameters and modeling
  • Analyze powder handling
  • Discuss PBF process variants
  • Look at different types of commercial machines

Materials

  • Polymers and composites
    • Thermoset polymers are typically not processed into parts using PBF due to degradation
    • Thermoplastics are used because they do not degrade
      • Amorphous polymers have random molecular structures
      • Crystalline polymers have a regular molecular structure
  • Metals and composites: Steel, stainless steel, tool steels, titanium, nickel, some aluminum alloys, and cobalt-chromium are all used in PBF
  • Ceramics and ceramic composites: Metal oxides, carbides, and nitrides are commonly used

Powder Fusion Mechanisms

  • Four types of fusion mechanisms:
    • Solid-state sintering: Powder fusion without melting at elevated temperatures
    • Chemically induced binding: Powder fusion via chemical reactions between powders and atmospheric gases
    • Liquid-phase sintering and partial melting: A portion of the powder melts, acting as a glue to bind other particles
    • Full melting: The material is fully melted using a high energy laser or electron beam

Process Parameters and Modeling

  • Laser processing parameters: Laser power, spot size, pulse duration, pulse frequency, and others
  • Powder-related parameters: Particle shape, size, distribution, powder bed density, layer thickness, and material properties
  • Temperature-related parameters: Powder bed temperature, powder feeder temperature, temperature uniformity, etc

Powder Handling

  • Powder handling challenges: Powder delivery systems, powder recycling, and maintaining powder quality
  • Any powder delivery system must meet certain characteristics, including having sufficient reservoir volume and being capable of accurately transporting and spreading powder thinly

PBF Process Variants and Commercial Machines

  • Polymer laser sintering (SLS or LS): Using CO2 lasers and low temperatures
  • Laser-based systems for metals and ceramics: Using different lasers and more sophisticated systems such as Nd-YAG lasers
  • Electron beam melting (EBM): High-energy electron beam, low pressure environments
  • Line-wise and layer-wise PBF processing methods: Specific approaches for processing different materials or improving accuracy

Process Benefits and Drawbacks

  • PBF can process a wide variety of materials
  • Saves time during part building and post-processing, which is particularly true in polymer processing
  • Accuracies are generally lower than liquid-based processes; Materials with low thermal conductivity provide more accurate parts and lower shrinkage amounts

Exercises

  • Examples of Arrhenius equation applications to solid-state sintering
  • Energy driving force differences in different powder beds
  • Advantages and disadvantages of binder and structural material alternatives for bone tissue scaffold application in Liquid-Phase Sintering (LPS) for bone-tissue scaffolds
  • Examination of powder characteristics and handling using standard kitchen ingredients
  • Examination of parameter limitations for nylon polyamide in laser sintering
  • Estimating the minimum laser dwell time for maintaining a type B scan track in applied energy calculations

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