10 Questions
What is the main purpose of using glass powder in selective laser sintering (SLS)?
To create 3D objects for architectural and product design
Why is fused quartz being considered for optical, communication, electronic, and hermetic sealing applications?
Due to its thermal stability and high transmissivity
What parameters need to be precisely controlled to successfully create glass objects using additive manufacturing?
Viscosity, feed rate, layer thickness, flow rate, and adhesion
What innovation did MIT develop regarding optically transparent glass using additive manufacturing?
A process for producing optically transparent glass with extruded materials
What does the molten glass stream look like when it is extruded through a ceramic nozzle at 1,900 degrees F?
Honey
Why is there a focus on producing optically transparent glass using material extrusion processes?
To explore new applications like fiber optics in building facades
What would be a major benefit if the production of optically transparent glass using additive manufacturing is perfected?
New applications such as fiber optics in printed glass building facades
Apart from architectural and product design, what other field may find applications for 3D-printed glass?
Optoelectronics
What temperature does the ceramic nozzle operate at when extruding material to produce optically transparent glass?
1,900 degrees F
Which of the following is NOT a parameter that needs precise control when creating glass objects using additive manufacturing?
Color
Test your knowledge on the use of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) machines for creating jewelry. Learn about the additive manufacturing process of sintering powdered metals to produce unique and intricate jewelry designs.
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