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Understanding Processing And Mechanics Of Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing For Multi-Material Parts, Jafar N/A Ghorbani
Understanding Processing And Mechanics Of Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing For Multi-Material Parts, Jafar N/A Ghorbani
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Despite the design freedom that additive manufacturing (AM) processes provide, there are still challenges in using some AM processes for end-use products. Fused filament fabrication (FFF), also known as material extrusion, is one of the AM technologies that has been used mainly for prototyping due to the low cost of machines, raw material, and ease of operation. Another advantage of FFF is its ease of integration with other additive or subtractive technologies. However, some disadvantages such as relatively poor and anisotropic mechanical properties have hindered FFF for end-use engineering components. The first chapter of this dissertation is a brief review …