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Aerospace Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Masters Theses

Manufacturing

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Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing Applications In The Polymer Injection Molding Cycle, Cody Bivens Jan 2021

Composite-Based Additive Manufacturing Applications In The Polymer Injection Molding Cycle, Cody Bivens

Masters Theses

“The experimental method utilized in this research was the application of composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) mold plates in the injection molding process. The mold plates comprised carbon fibers and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) matrix. Modifications were made to the mold plates post manufacturing in order to properly adapt to the rest of the injection molding die. A custom cooling system was engineered and integrated into the injection molding machine for the CBAM mold plates. The polymer processed in the injection molding cycle for this study was Lustran 348 acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). The result of the trials conducted in this …


Parameter Determination And Experimental Validation Of A Wire Feed Additive Manufacturing Model, Kannan Suresh Kumar Jan 2015

Parameter Determination And Experimental Validation Of A Wire Feed Additive Manufacturing Model, Kannan Suresh Kumar

Masters Theses

“Laser metal deposition is an additive manufacturing method with great scope and robustness. The wire fed additive manufacturing method has great opportunities in space applications and other zero gravity manufacturing processes. Process parameters play an important role in controlling the complex phenomenon and obtaining an ideal manufactured part. These parameters can be efficiently determined using simulation tools which are highly essential in visualizing real world experiments, therefore saving time and experimental costs. The objective of this study is to develop a transient 3D model of laser aided wire feed metal deposition which realizes the heat transfer and fluid flow behavior …