Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(24), P. 11949 - 11949
Published: Dec. 15, 2021
In
Laser
Wire
Additive
Manufacturing
(LWAM),
the
final
geometry
is
produced
using
layer-by-layer
deposition
(beads
principle).
To
achieve
good
geometrical
accuracy
in
product,
proper
implementation
of
bead
essential.
For
this
reason,
paper
focuses
on
process
and
proposes
a
layer
(width
height)
prediction
model
to
improve
accuracy.
More
specifically,
machine
learning
regression
algorithm
applied
several
experimental
data
predict
across
layers.
Furthermore,
neural
network-based
approach
was
used
study
influence
different
parameters,
namely
laser
power,
wire-feed
rate
travel
speed
geometry.
validate
effectiveness
proposed
approach,
test
split
validation
strategy
train
models.
The
results
show
particular
evolutionary
trend
confirm
that
parameters
have
direct
geometry,
so,
too,
part.
Several
been
found
obtain
an
accurate
with
low
errors
deposition.
Finally,
indicates
can
efficiently
be
could
help
later
designing
controller
LWAM
process.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 3101 - 3101
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
Additive
manufacturing
(AM)
or
3D
printing
is
a
digital
process
and
offers
virtually
limitless
opportunities
to
develop
structures/objects
by
tailoring
material
composition,
processing
conditions,
geometry
technically
at
every
point
in
an
object.
In
this
review,
we
present
three
different
early
adopted,
however,
widely
used,
polymer-based
processes;
fused
deposition
modelling
(FDM),
selective
laser
sintering
(SLS),
stereolithography
(SLA)
create
polymeric
parts.
The
main
aim
of
review
offer
comparative
overview
correlating
polymer
material-process-properties
for
techniques.
Moreover,
the
advanced
material-process
requirements
towards
4D
via
these
print
methods
taking
example
magneto-active
polymers
covered.
Overall,
highlights
aspects
serves
as
guide
select
suitable
technique
targeted
material-based
applications
also
discusses
implementation
practices
systems
with
current
state-of-the-art
approach.
Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
237, P. 112558 - 112558
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Mishandling
of
waste
plastics
and
biomasses
is
a
major
global
concern.
Every
year,
around
380
million
tons
plastic
are
produced,
with
only
9%
being
recycled,
leading
to
widespread
pollution.
Similarly,
biomass
generation
from
agricultural
forestry
sectors
accounts
for
140
billion
metric
tons,
in
addition
2.01
municipal
solid
waste.
This
review
paper
addresses
the
gap
regarding
integration
3D
printing,
upcycling
recycled
plastics,
utilization
sustainable
composites.
printed
parts
have
shown
comparable
mechanical
properties
compared
virgin
materials,
which
been
further
improved
by
biomass-derived
fillers.
The
acknowledges
that
different
printing
parameters
substantial
influence
on
strength,
ductility,
crystallinity,
dimensional
accuracy
parts.
Therefore,
optimizing
these
becomes
crucial
achieving
performance.
Moreover,
incorporating
reinforcing
agents,
stabilizers,
chain
extenders,
compatibilizers,
surface
modifiers
recycling
presents
an
excellent
opportunity
enhance
properties,
thermal
stability,
adhesion,
stability.
Additionally,
identifies
research
gaps
proposes
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence
enhanced
process
control
material
development,
expanding
possibilities
this
field.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 7, 2024
Additive
manufacturing,
or
3D
printing
attracts
growing
attention
as
a
promising
method
for
creating
functionally
graded
materials.
Fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
is
widely
available,
but
due
to
its
simple
process,
spatial
gradation
of
diverse
properties
using
FDM
challenging.
Here,
we
present
printed
digital
material
filament
that
structured
towards
functional
gradients,
utilizing
only
readily
available
printer
and
filaments.
The
DM
consists
multiple
base
materials
combined
with
specific
concentrations
distributions,
which
are
printed.
When
the
supplied
same
printer,
constituent
homogeneously
blended
during
extrusion,
resulting
in
desired
final
structure.
This
enables
programming
extreme
variations,
including
mechanical
strength,
electrical
conductivity,
color,
otherwise
impossible
achieve
traditional
FDMs.
Our
approach
can
be
adopted
any
standard
enabling
low-cost
production
gradients.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 3534 - 3534
Published: Oct. 14, 2021
Three-dimensional
printing
(3DP),
also
known
as
additive
manufacturing
(AM),
has
rapidly
evolved
over
the
past
few
decades.
Researchers
around
globe
have
been
putting
their
efforts
into
AM
processes
improvement
and
materials
development.
One
of
most
widely
used
extrusion-based
technology
under
is
Fused
Deposition
Modeling
(FDM),
Filament
Fabrication
(FFF).
Numerical
simulation
tools
are
being
employed
to
predict
FFF
process
complexities
material
behavior.
These
allow
exploring
candidate
for
potential
use
in
improvements.
The
prime
objective
this
study
provide
a
comprehensive
review
state-of-the-art
scientific
achievements
numerical
simulations
polymers
composites.
first
section
presents
an
in-depth
discussion
process's
physical
phenomena
highlights
multi-level
complexity.
subsequent
discusses
research
efforts,
specifically
on
techniques
reported
literature
process.
Finally,
conclusions
drawn
based
reviewed
literature,
future
directions
identified.
Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100104 - 100104
Published: Nov. 1, 2022
In
the
material
extrusion
(MEX)
Additive
Manufacturing
(AM)
technology,
layer-by-layer
nature
of
fabricated
parts,
induces
specific
features
which
affect
their
quality
and
may
restrict
operating
performance.
Critical
indicators
with
distinct
technological
industrial
impact
are
surface
roughness,
dimensional
accuracy,
porosity,
among
others.
Their
achieving
scores
can
be
optimized
by
adjusting
3D
printing
process
parameters.
The
effect
six
(6)
control
parameters,
i.e.,
raster
deposition
angle,
infill
density,
nozzle
temperature,
bed
speed,
layer
thickness,
on
aforementioned
is
investigated
herein.
Optical
Microscopy,
Profilometry,
Micro
Χ-Ray
Computed
Tomography
were
employed
to
investigate
document
these
characteristics.
Experimental
data
processed
Robust
Design
Theory.
An
L25
Taguchi
orthogonal
array
(twenty-five
runs)
was
compiled,
for
parameters
five
levels
each
one
them.
predictive
quadratic
regression
models
then
validated
two
additional
confirmation
runs,
replicas
each.
For
first
time,
features,
as
well
geometrical
structural
characteristics
in
such
depth
(>500
GB
raw
experimental
produced
processed).
A
deep
insight
into
MEX
printed
parts
provided
allowing
parameters'
ranking
optimization.
Prediction
equations
functions
introduced
herein,
merit
market-driven
practice.