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Articles 1 - 14 of 14
Full-Text Articles in Mechanical Engineering
Experimental Investigation Of Effect Of Environment Temperature On Freeze-Form Extrusion Fabrication, Xiyue Zhao, Michael S. Mason, Tieshu Huang, Ming-Chuan Leu, Robert G. Landers, Greg Hilmas, Samuel J. Easley, Michael W. Hayes
Experimental Investigation Of Effect Of Environment Temperature On Freeze-Form Extrusion Fabrication, Xiyue Zhao, Michael S. Mason, Tieshu Huang, Ming-Chuan Leu, Robert G. Landers, Greg Hilmas, Samuel J. Easley, Michael W. Hayes
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Freeze-form Extrusion Fabrication (FEF) is an additive manufacturing technique that extrudes ceramic loaded aqueous pastes layer by layer below the paste freezing temperature for component fabrication. A computer controlled 3-D gantry system has been developed for the FEF process. The system includes a temperature control subsystem that allows for fabrication of components below the paste freezing temperature. The low temperature environment allows for larger component fabrication. Comparisons in terms of layer thickness, self-sustaining ability, and system response were performed between 0⁰C and -20⁰C for alumina sample fabrications. The minimum deposition angles without use of support material have been determined for …
Modeling And Validation Of Temperature And Concentration For Rapid Freeze Prototyping, Frances D. Bryant, Ming-Chuan Leu
Modeling And Validation Of Temperature And Concentration For Rapid Freeze Prototyping, Frances D. Bryant, Ming-Chuan Leu
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Rapid Freeze Prototyping is a solid freeform fabrication process that uses water as the main build material in a cold environment to create three-dimensional parts. A eutectic sugar-water solution (C6H12O6 – H2O) has been used as a sacrificial material in order to create complex 3D parts with features such as overhangs. A study of the interaction of the build and support materials is presented in this paper. The temperature of both materials during deposition and subsequent cooling is modeled using a semi-empirical model and a theoretical model. A concentration model is used to …
Thermocouple Embedding For The Production Of A Substrate For Rapid Manufacturing, Rana Gunaratnam, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou
Thermocouple Embedding For The Production Of A Substrate For Rapid Manufacturing, Rana Gunaratnam, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This paper reports the results of a set of experiments testing methods to embed thermocouples during laser deposition. Various operating settings and shielding materials are explored. Temperature readings of the embedded thermocouples are compared with surface temperature readings taken by a non-contact digital pyrometer during the deposition process. Also, possibilities of using this information for system control are discussed.
Variable Powder Flow Rate Control In Laser Metal Deposition Processes, Lie Tang, Jianzhong Ruan, Robert G. Landers, Frank W. Liou
Variable Powder Flow Rate Control In Laser Metal Deposition Processes, Lie Tang, Jianzhong Ruan, Robert G. Landers, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This paper proposes a novel technique, called Variable Powder Flow Rate Control (VPFRC), for the regulation of powder flow rate in laser metal deposition processes. The idea of VPFRC is to adjust the powder flow rate to maintain a uniform powder deposition per unit length even when disturbances occur (e.g., the motion system accelerates and decelerates). Dynamic models of the powder delivery system motor and the powder transport system (i.e., five-meter pipe, powder dispenser, and cladding head) are first constructed. A general tracking controller is then designed to track variable powder flow rate references. Since the powder flow rate at …
Modeling And Simulation Of A Laser Deposition Process, Frank W. Liou, Zhiqiang Fan, Heng Pan, Kevin P. Slattery, Mary Kinsella, Joseph William Newkirk, Hsin-Nan Chou
Modeling And Simulation Of A Laser Deposition Process, Frank W. Liou, Zhiqiang Fan, Heng Pan, Kevin P. Slattery, Mary Kinsella, Joseph William Newkirk, Hsin-Nan Chou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
A laser deposition process involves the supply of metallic powders into a laser-heated spot where the powder is melted and forms a melt puddle which quickly solidifies into a bead. In order to design an effective system, the laser beam, the powder beam, and their interactions need to be fully understood. In this paper, the laser-material interaction within the melt pool is reported using a multi-scale model: A macroscopic model to model mass, heat, and momentum transfer. Experiments were also conducted to validate the simulation model.
Numerical Simulation Of The Evolution Of Solidification Microstructure In Laser Deposition, Zhiqiang Fan, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou, Anand Jambunathan, Yaxin Bao, Jianzhong Ruan, Joseph William Newkirk
Numerical Simulation Of The Evolution Of Solidification Microstructure In Laser Deposition, Zhiqiang Fan, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou, Anand Jambunathan, Yaxin Bao, Jianzhong Ruan, Joseph William Newkirk
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
A predictive model is developed to simulate the evolution of the solidification microstructure during the laser deposition process. The microstructure model is coupled with a comprehensive macroscopic thermodynamic model. This model simulates dendritic grain structures and morphological evolution in solidification. Based on the cellular automata approach, this microstructure model takes into account the heterogeneous nucleation both within the melt pool and at the substrate/melt interface, the growth kinetics, and preferential growth directions of dendrites. Both diffusion and convection effects are included. This model enables prediction and visualization of grain structures during and after the deposition process. This model is applied …
Aqueous-Based Extrusion Fabrication Of Ceramics On Demand, Michael S. Mason, Tieshu Huang, Robert G. Landers, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas, Michael W. Hayes
Aqueous-Based Extrusion Fabrication Of Ceramics On Demand, Michael S. Mason, Tieshu Huang, Robert G. Landers, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas, Michael W. Hayes
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Aqueous-Based Extrusion Fabrication is an additive manufacturing technique that extrudes ceramic slurries of high solids loading layer by layer for part fabrication. The material reservoir in a previously developed system has been modified to allow for starting and stopping of extrusion process on demand. Design pros and cons are examined and a comparison between two material reservoir designs is made. Tests were conducted to determine the optimal deposition parameters for starting and stopping of the extrudate on demand. The collected test data is used to create a process model that describes the relationship between ram velocity and material extrusion rate. …
Design Of Embedded Resistance Heating Element Using Rapid Manufacturing Process, Ravi Philip, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou
Design Of Embedded Resistance Heating Element Using Rapid Manufacturing Process, Ravi Philip, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This paper discusses the design of heating element suitable for embedding in a rapid manufacturing process. A specific pattern is built using the laser deposition Process available at the University of Missouri--Rolla. A resistance heating element which is then cast into place using a castable refractory material, which acts as an electrical insulator. An application of this technology is for preheating the substrate before direct metal deposition.
Laser Deposition Cladding On-Line Inspection Using 3-D Scanner, Yu Yang, Todd E. Sparks, Jianzhong Ruan, Lan Ren, Frank W. Liou
Laser Deposition Cladding On-Line Inspection Using 3-D Scanner, Yu Yang, Todd E. Sparks, Jianzhong Ruan, Lan Ren, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser deposition directly deposits metal cladding to fabricate and repair components. In order to finish the fabrication or repair, 3-D shape of the deposition needs to be inspected, and thus it can be determined if it has sufficient cladding to fabricate a part after deposition process. In the present hybrid system in the Laser Aided Manufacturing Lab (LAMP) at the University of Missouri - Rolla, a CMM system is used to do the inspection. A CMM requires point-by-point contact, which is time consuming and difficult to plan for an irregular deposition geometry. Also, the CMM is a separate device, which …
On-Line Inspection And Thermal Properties Comparison For Laser Deposition Process, Yu Yang
On-Line Inspection And Thermal Properties Comparison For Laser Deposition Process, Yu Yang
Masters Theses
"This thesis is focused on comparing the laser deposition cladding with intended design model and comparing the effect of laser deposition process on thermal properties with traditional welding process. It is research on two aspects of laser deposition cladding. The first part of the thesis is aimed at solving the geometric inspection of laser deposition cladding, and the second part is for comparing the thermal properties of laser deposition cladding to samples of conventional welding process"--Introduction, page 1.
Optimal Formation Of Supplier Networks For Product Design And Production Phases To Realize An Evolving Product Family, Padmavathi K. Pakala
Optimal Formation Of Supplier Networks For Product Design And Production Phases To Realize An Evolving Product Family, Padmavathi K. Pakala
Masters Theses
"Due to rapid changes in customer requirements and vast improvements in technology, many product development companies have identified strategies like time-to-market (TTM) compression and product family development as critical for attaining success in today's hyper-competitive markets. Compressing the TTM, to a large extent, is dependent on the suppliers and the project execution skills of the integrator companies. This study presents a methodology for selecting suppliers for two significant phases of the product realization process, namely, product design and production. The proposed methodology uses a two-stage approach for supplier selection where suppliers for product design are selected in the first stage …
E-Design Tools For Friction Stir Welding: Cost Estimation Tool, Pradeep Kumar Tipaji
E-Design Tools For Friction Stir Welding: Cost Estimation Tool, Pradeep Kumar Tipaji
Masters Theses
"A cost model is an important tool for product design and material selection. An efficient and effective cost estimation tool is necessary for early design evaluation. In this paper, cost estimation models that estimate the production cost for Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Friction Stir (FS), and Friction Stir Spot (FSS) welded joints are presented. These models determine the cost incurred to fabricate each joint along with a detailed explanation of each cost component. Each cost component has been closely analyzed and major cost components have been included in the cost model"--Abstract, page iv.
Towards A Methodology For Integrated Freeform Manufacturing Systems Development With A Control Systems Emphasis, Jacquelyn K. Stroble
Towards A Methodology For Integrated Freeform Manufacturing Systems Development With A Control Systems Emphasis, Jacquelyn K. Stroble
Masters Theses
"A variety of fully integrated Freeform Fabrication (FFF) systems have been developed, a selected group for research and several for commercialization. The design methodology behind most of them is not documented, standardized, or rational. It is important to understand that the final product from any integrated system is affected not only by the unit manufacturing processes themselves, but also by the extent the individual units are assimilated into an integrated process. Thus, a scheme consisting of eight steps and the salient five elements necessary to create or retrofit an existing system to achieve an Integrated Freeform Manufacturing System (FFMS) is …
Mechanical Properties And Microstructure Study For Direct Metal Deposition Of Titanium Alloy And Tool Steel, Yaxin Bao
Masters Theses
"This thesis is focused on the research about DMD (Direct Metal Deposition) which is an additive manufacturing process and used in various engineering applications such as producing fully dense and net shape productions in difficult-to-machine materials. In this study, the microstructure was analyzed through optical microscopy and some mechanical properties were tested with different equipments such as SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and micro-hardness tester...In summary, this thesis validated that DMD process can be improved through surface treatments and is capable of repairing molds for die casting industry"--Introduction, page 1.