Analysis and characterization of additive manufacturing processes

Recently, additive manufacturing (AM) processes have expanded rapidly in various fields of the industry because they offer design freedom, involve layer-by-layer construction from a computerized 3D model (minimizing material consumption), and allow the manufacture of parts with complex geometry (thu...

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Autores principales: Andra TOFAN-NEGRU, Cristian BARBU, Amado STEFAN, Ioana-Carmen BOGLIS
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Publicado: National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCAS 2021
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Sumario:Recently, additive manufacturing (AM) processes have expanded rapidly in various fields of the industry because they offer design freedom, involve layer-by-layer construction from a computerized 3D model (minimizing material consumption), and allow the manufacture of parts with complex geometry (thus offering the possibility of producing custom parts). Also, they provide the advantage of a short time to make the final parts, do not involve the need for auxiliary resources (cutting tools, lighting fixtures or coolants) and have a low impact on the environment. However, the aspects that make these technologies not yet widely used in industry are poor surface quality of parts, uncertainty about the mechanical properties of products and low productivity. Research on the physical phenomena associated with additive manufacturing processes is necessary for proper control of the phenomena of melting, solidification, vaporization and heat transfer. This paper addresses the relevant additive manufacturing processes and their applications and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of AM processes compared to conventional production processes. For the aerospace industry, these technologies offer possibilities for manufacturing lighter structures to reduce weight, but improvements in precision must be sought to eliminate the need for finishing processes.