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Full-Text Articles in Mechanical Engineering
Elevated Temperature Microstructure Stability Of Slm 304l Stainless Steel, Tarak Amine, Joseph William Newkirk
Elevated Temperature Microstructure Stability Of Slm 304l Stainless Steel, Tarak Amine, Joseph William Newkirk
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
With time at temperature, changes in metallurgical structure can be expected for almost any steel or alloy. In stainless steels, the changes can be grain growth, carbide precipitation, ferrite decomposition, or embrittlement. These phenomena can significantly effect the properties of the steel and would potentially change the functionality of the component. Therefore, to determine component stability, the elevated temperature microstructure stability of additive manufacturing materials was studied. This work investigates the influence of different aging times of additive material stainless steels (304L) fabricated with the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process on microstructure and mechanical properties. Microstructure and mechanical properties were …
Effect Of Sparse-Build Internal Structure On Performance Of Fused Deposition Modeling Tools Under Pressure, S. Meng, L. Mason, Gregory Taylor, X. Wang, Ming-Chuan Leu, K. Chandrashekhara, Mike Matlack, James Castle
Effect Of Sparse-Build Internal Structure On Performance Of Fused Deposition Modeling Tools Under Pressure, S. Meng, L. Mason, Gregory Taylor, X. Wang, Ming-Chuan Leu, K. Chandrashekhara, Mike Matlack, James Castle
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Two different approaches to design a sparse-build tool for fabrication by the fused deposition modeling (FDM) process are compared. One approach uses a 2D lattice structure and the other approach is inspired by topology optimization. Ultem 9085 is used as the material, and the amount of material used to build the tool is kept constant to ensure a fair comparison. A solid tool is also included in the comparison. The performance of the tool under uniform pressure is simulated using finite element analysis (FEA) and the accuracy of the FEA results is verified by comparing them with experimentally measured data …
Modal Response As A Validation Technique For Metal Parts Fabricated With Selective Laser Melting, Joshua D. Pribe, Brian M. West, Michelle L. Gegel, Troy Hartwig, Toby Lunn, Ben Brown, Douglas A. Bristow, Robert G. Landers, Edward C. Kinzel
Modal Response As A Validation Technique For Metal Parts Fabricated With Selective Laser Melting, Joshua D. Pribe, Brian M. West, Michelle L. Gegel, Troy Hartwig, Toby Lunn, Ben Brown, Douglas A. Bristow, Robert G. Landers, Edward C. Kinzel
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This paper investigates modal analysis as a validation technique for additively manufactured parts. The Frequency Response Function (FRF) is dependent on both the geometry and the material properties of the part as well as the presence of any defects. This allows the FRF to serve as a “fingerprint” for a given part of given quality. Once established, the FRF can be used to qualify subsequently printed parts. This approach is particularly attractive for metal parts, due to the lower damping as well as use in high-value applications where failure is unacceptable. To evaluate the efficacy of the technique, tensile specimens …
Investigation Of Tensile Properties Of Bulk And Slm Fabricated 304l Stainless Steel Using Various Gage Length Specimens, Sreekar Karnati, I. Axelsen, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Investigation Of Tensile Properties Of Bulk And Slm Fabricated 304l Stainless Steel Using Various Gage Length Specimens, Sreekar Karnati, I. Axelsen, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The complex solidification dynamics and thermal cycling during Selective Laser Melting process is expected to result in non-equilibrium material characteristics. There is an essential need for characterization techniques which are critical towards the estimation of anisotropies. The current investigation is targeted towards establishing tensile testing methodologies and their relation to differing gage lengths. Dog-bone shaped specimen designs with gage lengths of 1”, 0.3” and 0.12” were employed in this research. The characterization was performed on hot rolled-annealed 304 stainless and SLM fabricated 304L stainless. It was theorized that smaller gage length specimens would be instrumental in mapping material property anisotropy …
Simulation Of Cooling Rate Effects On Ti-48al-2cr-2nb Crack Formation In Direct Laser Deposition, Lei Yan, Wei Li, Xueyang Chen, Yunlu Zhang, Joseph William Newkirk, Frank W. Liou, David Dietrich
Simulation Of Cooling Rate Effects On Ti-48al-2cr-2nb Crack Formation In Direct Laser Deposition, Lei Yan, Wei Li, Xueyang Chen, Yunlu Zhang, Joseph William Newkirk, Frank W. Liou, David Dietrich
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Transient temperature history is vital in direct laser deposition (DLD) because it reveals the cooling rate at specific temperatures, which directly relates to phase transformation and types of microstructure formed in deposit. FEA simulation was employed to study the transient temperature history and cooling rate at different experimental setups in Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb DLD process. In this paper, an innovative model was described, which combines a moving Gaussian distribution heat source and element birth and death technology in ANSYS, help to analysis cooling rate control method and guide crack-free deposits build process.
Powders For Additive Manufacturing Processes: Characterization Techniques And Effects On Part Properties, Austin T. Sutton, Caitlin S. Kriewall, Ming-Chuan Leu, Joseph William Newkirk
Powders For Additive Manufacturing Processes: Characterization Techniques And Effects On Part Properties, Austin T. Sutton, Caitlin S. Kriewall, Ming-Chuan Leu, Joseph William Newkirk
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Powder-bed based Additive Manufacturing is a class of Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes that bond successive layers of powder by laser melting to facilitate the creation of parts with complex geometries. As AM technology transitions from the fabrication of prototypes to end-use parts, the understanding of the powder properties needed to reliably produce parts of acceptable quality becomes critical. Consequently, this has led to the use of powder characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), laser light diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) to both qualitatively and quantitatively study the effect of powder characteristics on part …
Investigation Of Heat-Affected 304l Ss Powder And Its Effect On Built Parts In Selective Laser Melting, Caitlin S. Kriewall, Austin T. Sutton, Ming-Chuan Leu, Joseph William Newkirk, Ben Brown
Investigation Of Heat-Affected 304l Ss Powder And Its Effect On Built Parts In Selective Laser Melting, Caitlin S. Kriewall, Austin T. Sutton, Ming-Chuan Leu, Joseph William Newkirk, Ben Brown
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Selective laser melting (SLM) is a powder bed based additive manufacturing process in which a layer of powder is laid over the surface of a substrate and a laser with sufficient energy is employed to selectively melt particles to build a part layer by layer. During the SLM process, dark smoke was observed coming off of the powder bed surface where the laser was interacting with powder. This phenomenon resulted from heat-affected powder that was visibly different than the base powder. Since the concentration of the heat-affected powder differs throughout the build chamber as a result of the recirculating argon …
Effect Of Powder Particle Size On The Fabrication Of Ti-6al-4v Using Laser Metal Deposition From Elemental Powder Mixture, Xueyang Chen, Lei Yan, Wei Li, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Effect Of Powder Particle Size On The Fabrication Of Ti-6al-4v Using Laser Metal Deposition From Elemental Powder Mixture, Xueyang Chen, Lei Yan, Wei Li, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Direct Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) was used to fabricate thin-wall Ti-6Al-4V using the powder mixture of Ti-6 wt.%Al-4 wt.%V. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy (OM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were employed to examine the chemical composition and microstructure of the as-deposited sections. Vickers hardness tests were then applied to characterize the mechanical properties of the deposit samples which were fabricated using pre-mixed elemental powders. The EDS line scans indicated that the chemical composition of the samples was homogenous across the deposit. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used for the phase identification. After significant analysis, some differences were observed among …
Modeling And Experimental Investigation Of Pre-Mixed Multi-Powder Flow In Fabricating Functional Gradient Material By Laser Metal Deposition Process, Wei Li, Jingwei Zhang, Sreekar Karnati, Yunlu Zhang, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk, Karen M. Brown Taminger, W. L. Seufzer
Modeling And Experimental Investigation Of Pre-Mixed Multi-Powder Flow In Fabricating Functional Gradient Material By Laser Metal Deposition Process, Wei Li, Jingwei Zhang, Sreekar Karnati, Yunlu Zhang, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk, Karen M. Brown Taminger, W. L. Seufzer
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) is an effective process to fabricate Functionally Graded Material (FGM) from pre-mixed powders. Since the supplied multi-powder directly affects the deposited FGM’s composition, investigation on Pre-Mixed Multi-Powder (PMMP) flow during LMD is greatly needed. This paper presents a comprehensive numerical PMMP flow model. By solving discrete particle force balance equations coupled with continuity equations and momentum equations for carrier gas, the dynamic behavior of PMMP flow through powder feeder tube and out of nozzle was calculated. With this model, the particle sizes of multi-powder were optimized to obtain considered FGM composition. To verify the modeling results, …
Proposed Hybrid Processes For Part Building Using Fusion Welding And Friction Stir Processing, Megan A. Gegesky, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Proposed Hybrid Processes For Part Building Using Fusion Welding And Friction Stir Processing, Megan A. Gegesky, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
It has been shown that a hybrid laser additive manufacturing and friction stir processing can deposit components with forged-like structures. This paper reports a hybrid fusion welding and friction stir process to create parts with quality structures. Combining traditional fusion welding and friction stir processing techniques for non-weldable aluminum alloys could facilitate the joining of difficult geometries in manufactured parts. This research illustrates mechanical property changes for non-weldable and weldable aluminum alloys. The Vickers hardness, and microhardness in the case of AA5052-H32, tensile strength and corrosion resistance of four processing states: base material, fusion welded material, friction stir welded material, …
3d Printing Of A Polymer Bioactive Glass Composite For Bone Repair, Caroline Murphy, Krishna C. R. Kolan, M. Long, Ming-Chuan Leu, Julie A. Semon, D. E. Day
3d Printing Of A Polymer Bioactive Glass Composite For Bone Repair, Caroline Murphy, Krishna C. R. Kolan, M. Long, Ming-Chuan Leu, Julie A. Semon, D. E. Day
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
A major limitation of synthetic bone repair is insufficient vascularization of the interior region of the scaffold. In this study, we investigated the 3D printing of adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) with polycaprolactone (PCL)/bioactive glass composite in a single process. This offered a three-dimensional environment for complex and dynamic interactions that govern the cell’s behavior in vivo. Borate based bioactive (13-93B3) glass of different concentrations (10 to 50 weight %) was added to a mixture of PCL and organic solvent to make an extrudable paste. AD-MSCs suspended in Matrigel was extruded as droplets using a second syringe. Scaffolds measuring …
Designed Extrudate For Additive Manufacturing Of Zirconium Diboride By Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion, Devin Mcmillen, Wenbin Li, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas, Jeremy Lee Watts
Designed Extrudate For Additive Manufacturing Of Zirconium Diboride By Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion, Devin Mcmillen, Wenbin Li, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas, Jeremy Lee Watts
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This work describes a process by which zirconium diboride (ZrB2) parts may be fabricated using the Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion (CODE) process. An oxide-carbide-nitride system consisting of ceramic powders and pre-ceramic organics, designed to yield ZrB2 after reaction sintering, has been developed to produce an aqueous-based extrudate for subsequent processing in the CODE system. Pressurelessly sintered test specimens containing 1 wt% PVA binder achieve high relative density ≥ 99%. The viscoelastic response of the extrudate was characterized via spindle rheometry with a small sample adapter. Batches with 1 wt% PVA and 0.5 wt% Methocel show strong shear thinning characteristic, under …
Novel Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Process For Ceramic Parts, Amir Ghazanfari, Wenbin Li, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas
Novel Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Process For Ceramic Parts, Amir Ghazanfari, Wenbin Li, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
An extrusion-based additive manufacturing process, called the Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion (CODE) process, for producing three-dimensional ceramic components with near theoretical density is introduced in this paper. In this process, an aqueous paste of ceramic particles with a very low binder content (< 1 vol%) is extruded through a moving nozzle at room temperature. After a layer is deposited, it is surrounded by oil (to a level just below the top surface of most recent layer) to preclude non-uniform evaporation from the sides. Infrared radiation is then used to partially, and uniformly, dry the just-deposited layer so that the yield stress of the paste increases and the part maintains its shape. The same procedure is repeated for every layer until part fabrication is completed. Several sample parts for various applications were produced using this process and their properties were obtained. The results indicate that the proposed method enables fabrication of large, dense ceramic parts with complex geometries.
Properties Of Partially Stabilized Zirconia Components Fabricated By The Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion Process, Wenbin Li, Amir Ghazanfari, Devin Mcmillen, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas, Jeremy Lee Watts
Properties Of Partially Stabilized Zirconia Components Fabricated By The Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion Process, Wenbin Li, Amir Ghazanfari, Devin Mcmillen, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas, Jeremy Lee Watts
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion (CODE) process is a novel additive manufacturing process for fabricating dense ceramic components from aqueous pastes of high solids loading. In this study, 3 mol% Y2O3 stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP) parts were fabricated using the CODE process. The parts were then dried in a humidity controlled environmental chamber and sintered under atmospheric pressure. Mechanical properties of the sintered parts were examined using ASTM standard test techniques, including density, Young’s modulus, flexural strength, Weibull modulus, fracture toughness and Vickers hardness. The microstructure was analyzed, and grain size was measured using scanning electron microscopy. …
Laser Line Scan Characterization Of Geometric Profiles In Laser Metal Deposition, Michelle L. Gegel, A. Nisbett, Douglas A. Bristow, Robert G. Landers
Laser Line Scan Characterization Of Geometric Profiles In Laser Metal Deposition, Michelle L. Gegel, A. Nisbett, Douglas A. Bristow, Robert G. Landers
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) is an additive manufacturing process in which material is deposited by blowing powdered metal into a melt pool formed by a laser beam. When fabricating parts, the substrate is subjected to motion control such that the melt pool traces a prescribed path to form each part layer. Advantages of LMD include relatively efficient powder usage, the ability to create functionally-graded parts and the ability to repair high-value parts. The process, however, is sensitive to variations in process parameters and a need for feedback measurements and closed-loop control has been recognized in the literature [1, 2]. To …
Selective Laser Sintering Of Low Density, Low Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion Silica Parts, John M. Hostetler, Jonathan T. Goldstein, Augustine M. Urbas, Rodrigo E. Gutierrez, Theresa E. Bender, Charles S. Wojnar, Edward C. Kinzel
Selective Laser Sintering Of Low Density, Low Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion Silica Parts, John M. Hostetler, Jonathan T. Goldstein, Augustine M. Urbas, Rodrigo E. Gutierrez, Theresa E. Bender, Charles S. Wojnar, Edward C. Kinzel
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This paper presents a study of selective laser sintering of silica-gel. The objective of this work is to investigate a technique to create free-form, low to zero coefficient of thermal expansion structures. This offers potential cost savings over the conventional casting of large pieces of glass-ceramic followed by machining lightening features. In this paper, A CO2 laser is coupled through a gantry system and focused onto a binder-free silica-gel powder bed (15-40 μm particles). Prior to writing each layer, powder is dispensed by sifting it onto the build platform as opposed to a conventional wiper system. This avoids contacting …
A Smooth Toolpath Generation Method For Laser Metal Deposition, Renwei Liu, Zhiyuan Wang, Yunlu Zhang, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou
A Smooth Toolpath Generation Method For Laser Metal Deposition, Renwei Liu, Zhiyuan Wang, Yunlu Zhang, Todd E. Sparks, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser metal deposition (LMD), also known as direct metal deposition (DMD) or laser engineered net shaping (LENS), which uses a laser beam to form a melt pool on a metallic substrate, into which powder or wire is fed. The conventional contour and zigzag toolpath pattern for LMD are discontinuous at turn points or corner points. The discontinuous toolpath causes uneven deposition, which brings height variation and porosity problems. This paper aims to develop a smooth toolpath generation method for LMD to improve the deposition quality. A parametric curve equation based on trigonometric functions is derived and built. It can be …
Bubble Formation In Additive Manufacturing Of Borosilicate Glass, Junjie Luo, Theresa Bender, Douglas A. Bristow, Robert G. Landers, Jonathan T. Goldstein, Augustine M. Urbas, Edward C. Kinzel
Bubble Formation In Additive Manufacturing Of Borosilicate Glass, Junjie Luo, Theresa Bender, Douglas A. Bristow, Robert G. Landers, Jonathan T. Goldstein, Augustine M. Urbas, Edward C. Kinzel
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Entrapped bubbles are an important problem in conventional glass manufacturing. It is also a significant factor determining the quality of glass products produced using additive manufacturing (AM). This paper reports on the bubble formation and entrapment in filament-fed AM printing of borosilicate glass. This process involves maintaining a local molten region using a CO2 laser. A 2 mm filament is fed continuously into the molten region while CNC stages position the workpiece relative to the laser and filament feed. Two different bubble regimes are identified in experiments with borosilicate glass. These regimes can be related to different physical phenomena, …
Integration Of Voxel Based And Source Based Representation For Computer Aided Design Of Functional Gradient Materials, Fangquan Wang, Frank W. Liou, Todd E. Sparks
Integration Of Voxel Based And Source Based Representation For Computer Aided Design Of Functional Gradient Materials, Fangquan Wang, Frank W. Liou, Todd E. Sparks
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Functionally Gradient Materials (FGMs) feature smooth transition from one material to another within a single object. FGMs modeling is considered to be one of the new challenges in Computer Aided Design area. To overcome this challenge, this paper presents the integration of a source-based and voxel-based approach to model FGMs. The input of STL format can be meshed and voxelized. The material composition and material varying information in each voxel can be generated from control sources. In addition, surface source is used to define default material information, and several filtering methods, including Gaussian filter, Average filter, are applied to blend …
Effects Of Build Parameters On Compression Properties For Ultem 9085 Parts By Fused Deposition Modeling, Krishna P. Motaparti, Gregory Taylor, Ming-Chuan Leu, K. Chandrashekhara, James Castle, Mike Matlack
Effects Of Build Parameters On Compression Properties For Ultem 9085 Parts By Fused Deposition Modeling, Krishna P. Motaparti, Gregory Taylor, Ming-Chuan Leu, K. Chandrashekhara, James Castle, Mike Matlack
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
It has been observed by various researchers that parts fabricated by the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process have anisotropic properties. The research presented in the present paper was aimed to study the compression properties of FDM parts and to comprehend their dependence on build parameters. In this study Ultem 9085 was used as the material to fabricate both solid and sparse-build coupons with variations in build direction, raster angle and air gap. A full factorial experimental design was used to study the individual and combined effects of these build parameters on the mechanical properties of the coupons. The mechanical properties …
A Novel Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Process For Ceramic Parts, Amir Ghazanfari, Wenbin Li, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas
A Novel Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing Process For Ceramic Parts, Amir Ghazanfari, Wenbin Li, Ming-Chuan Leu, Greg Hilmas
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
An extrusion-based additive manufacturing process, called the Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion (CODE) process, for producing three-dimensional ceramic components with near theoretical density is introduced in this paper. In this process, an aqueous paste of ceramic particles with a very low binder content ( < 1 vol%) is extruded through a moving nozzle at room temperature. After a layer is deposited, it is surrounded by oil (to a level just below the top surface of most recent layer) to preclude non-uniform evaporation from the sides. Infrared radiation is then used to partially, and uniformly, dry the just-deposited layer so that the yield stress of the paste increases and the part maintains its shape. The same procedure is repeated for every layer until part fabrication is completed. Several sample parts for various applications were produced using this process and their properties were obtained. The results indicate that the proposed method enables fabrication of large, dense ceramic parts with complex geometries.
Prediction Of Surface Roughness In Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Of Graphite Composite Using Response Surface Methodology, Prabhakar Bala
Prediction Of Surface Roughness In Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Of Graphite Composite Using Response Surface Methodology, Prabhakar Bala
Masters Theses
"In the present work, surface roughness after machining of composite material was the main focus of study. Response surface methodology with Box- Behnken experimental design was applied in predicting the surface roughness (Ra) of abrasive waterjet cut 1-inch-thick graphite/epoxy composite. Second order response equations for Ra were generated with minitab, a statistical software as a function of pressure, traverse speed and isolated abrasive mesh size. Influence of each of these factors on the response were analyzed with 3D response surface plots. Abrasive mesh size was also found be a factor influencing Ra along with traverse speed and …
Composite Model Representation For Computer Aided Design Of Functionally Gradient Materials, Fangquan Wang
Composite Model Representation For Computer Aided Design Of Functionally Gradient Materials, Fangquan Wang
Masters Theses
"Functionally Gradient Materials (FGMs) feature smooth transition from one material to another within a single object. FGMs modeling is considered to be one of the new challenges in Computer Aided Design (CAD) area. To overcome this challenge, this thesis presents a composite approach to model FGMs. The input in STL format can be meshed and voxelized in FGMs modeling system. The material composition in each voxel can be generated from multiple different types of control features. And LTI filters including Gaussian Filter and Average Filter are applied to blur default material features in order to generate FGMs inside models. The …
Design Of An Adaptive Force And Stiffness Controlled Compliant Device For Robotic Polishing, Mohammad Masud Parvez
Design Of An Adaptive Force And Stiffness Controlled Compliant Device For Robotic Polishing, Mohammad Masud Parvez
Masters Theses
"Polishing is a repetitive task done in an unhealthy environment. Often more than half of the manufacturing time is required to polish a die. The manual polishing process is a tedious work actively rely on a skilled human worker. Industrial Robot has replaced the human in performing these tasks. For robotic polishing to control the polishing force, an active compliant device is used. Due to the compressibility of air, a pneumatic system is preferred as the actuator of the device. The force of the actuator is controlled by regulating air pressure in both chambers of the cylinder. However, to improve …