“The main objective of this study is to investigate, for the first time, the feasibility of 3d printing a continuous carbon fiber (CCF) reinforced metal matrix composite using a cost-effective material extrusion (MEX) technology. Notably, this paper presents a detailed analysis of the microstructure and mechanical and physical properties of a bronze matrix composite reinforced […]
“Phase change heat transfer, crucial in thermal management systems, can be significantly enhanced through optimized surface structures. This study investigates pool boiling heat transfer enhancement using 3D printed structures with carefully designed pillar and pit geometries. We present a novel approach combining the Dual Rise model with separate liquid–vapor pathways to improve Critical Heat Flux
“The fused deposition modeling (FDM) form of additive manufacturing provides a low-cost opportunity to quickly create unique parts with complex geometries using a high degree of precision. This is accomplished through a layer-by-layer extrusion of a metallic infused thermoplastic from a heated nozzle onto a build plate, until the 3D part is achieved. The ability
Paper originally published to Springer Link 9 October 2024: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00170-024-14602-8
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“In this study, a simple and low-cost approach to additively manufacture (3D print) Inconel 718 by using a desktop fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer via a 3-step printing-debinding-sintering stage is presented. Inconel 718 filament containing high metal loading (86% by mass) was 3D printed by varying the nozzle temperatures from 210°C to 300°C. As-printed
3D metal printing has always been a fascinating yet cost-prohibitive technology. Schools, makerspaces, and Fab Labs often dreamt of incorporating metal printing into their projects, but the high cost and complexity of traditional systems were major barriers. Enter Filamet from The Virtual Foundry – a game-changer that is democratizing access to metal 3D printing. Let’s
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Paper published to Wiley 20 September 2024 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/ffe.14463
The Virtual Foundry’s metal filaments represent a significant advancement in 3D printing technology, enabling the creation of high-quality, pure metal parts in a wide array of settings. Whether in a research laboratory, an educational institution, or a professional manufacturing environment, these filaments offer a unique and accessible solution for metal fabrication. Compatible with standard FFF/FDM
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“Despite the significant research being conducted on the mechanical reliability of additively manufactured parts, comparatively little focus has been paid to the property of thermal conductivity. Additively manufactured thermally conductive parts have the potential to benefit thermal management technologies that are currently a bottleneck of many classes of advanced electronic devices. Creating parts with high thermal conductivities remains
