Copper Composites and Laser Sintering: Novel Hybridization Method for 3D Printed Electronics
Paper published to Wiley Online Library 4 April 2023 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/admt.202201900
Design and Fabrication of a High-Performance Heat Exchanger Using an Optimized Three-Dimensional Surface Structure Through Additive Manufacturing
Paper published to Georgia Southern Commons Spring 2023 https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3832&context=etd
Application of Composite Filament with the Addition of Metallic Powders in 3D Printing
“The aim of this experimental research was to 3D-print a filament based on PLA plastic with a metallic powder. The filament contained approximately 80 – 90 % of copper powder. The base component of the filament is thermoplastic PLA, a polymer belonging to the group of aliphatic polyesters. Composites based on PLA and powders have
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Collaboration Agreement with the University of Pécs
The Virtual Foundry and University of Pécs sign Collaboration MOU Stoughton, Wisconsin and Pécs, Hungary: The Virtual Foundry today announced a new partnership with University of Pécs 3D Printing and Visualization Centre. This partnership will establish a long-term cooperation for 3D printing material development. “We are so pleased to be expanding the global footprint of
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Indirect Induction Sintering of Metal Parts Produced through Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing
Paper published to MDPI 16 January 2023 https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/2/885
Overview of Debinding Methods For Parts Manufactured Using Powder Material Extrusion
“Material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEAM) is a common family of additive manufacturing processes based on the selective extrusion of a molten material in layers to build solid geometry. One of the emerging processes within this group is powder material extrusion (PME); in theory, it is based on the very common material extrusion (per ISO/ASTM 52900) process but uses modified
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Forge Sintering 3D Prints
Forge Sintering Bronze Day 1: I’m in the shop today working on some new ways to sinter parts that have already been debound. We call them ‘brown’ at this stage. I’m working with bronze today. Our normal debind recipe for all of our materials is to: We typically run this cycle over night, Debind one
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FAQ: Can the Sintering Powders be Reused?
Two things need to happen during sintering:The part shape is supported, andOxygen is prevented from reaching the part We solve part shape support with Sintering Refractory Ballast – Al2O3 and Talc (for copper and bronze) or Steel Blend (for the steels).We solve for oxygen with Sintering Carbon Lots of you have asked if these powders
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Bronze-Age Relic?
Bronze-Age Relic? or, was this pure bronze work of art 3D printed in someones basement just last week? Drumroll Please… It was 3D Printed with less than $3 worth of Filamet™, a bronze 3D printing filament that works with any of the millions of 3d printers that currently print plastic. Combining Filamet™ with the most
Design for Additive Manufacturing with Filamet™
Each metal additive manufacturing process has its own set of guidelines for ideal part size and shape – Design for Additive Manufacturing – and Filamet™ is no different. While the open-architecture process that Filamet™ allows gives you unlimited options, there are some parameters that, if followed, will make it easier for you to get the
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