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Full-Text Articles in Engineering
Design And Testing Of A Composite Compressor Rotor, Mauro Noel V. De Leon
Design And Testing Of A Composite Compressor Rotor, Mauro Noel V. De Leon
Theses and Dissertations
Additive manufacturing (AM) and molding are manufacturing methods known for building representations or replicas of conceptualized engine components, but was considered impractical for manufacturing operating engine components. More recent technology has rendered composite materials (combining high-temperature polymers and fiber reinforcement) capable of withstanding the temperature and structural requirements to compete with conventional turbomachinery metals. This study explores the application of several high-temperature polymers (ULTEM 9085, Onyx-Carbon fiber, and Epoxy-Carbon fiber) and their survivability in the operating conditions of a P400 Engine compressor. The tests conducted for this study determined their viability as compressor materials. This study required conducting tensile specimen …
Effects Of A Nitrogen And Hydrogen Build Atmosphere On The Properties Of Additively Manufactured Tungsten, Dana C. Madsen
Effects Of A Nitrogen And Hydrogen Build Atmosphere On The Properties Of Additively Manufactured Tungsten, Dana C. Madsen
Theses and Dissertations
Additively manufactured tungsten was printed in pure nitrogen, nitrogen-2.5% hydrogen, and nitrogen-5% hydrogen atmospheres as part of a 2^3 full factorial designed experiment and subjected to room temperature and high-temperature three-point-bend testing, chemical analysis, hardness testing, and microstructural imaging techniques. The pure nitrogen specimens exhibited the highest strength and ductility at both high temperature and room temperature. Chemical analysis showed a 2-8x reduction in compositional oxygen relative to unprocessed powder. Hardness values for all samples was between 306.8 and 361.5 HV1. It is proposed that adding hydrogen into the build atmosphere reduced the available energy density for tungsten melting by …
Potential Solution To Meet Growing Demands Of Refractory Metal: Selective Laser Melting Of Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy, Jae Yu
Theses and Dissertations
Selective laser melting (SLM) of refractory metals has been of high interest in research due to the metals’ potential desirable characteristics in aeronautical and space applications. In particular, molybdenum and tungsten have been the focus of several studies in the search for high temperature and high strength purposes in applications like supersonic aircraft, re-entry vehicles, nuclear fission, power generation, and other space systems. However, there is still a significant knowledge gap to process defect-free alloys and making use of them in practical engineering functions. The aim of this study is to characterize the relationship between the microstructure and mechanical properties …
Computational Based Investigation Of Lattice Cell Optimization Under Uniaxial Compression Load, Derek G. Spear, Jeremiah S. Lane, Anthony N. Palazotto, Ryan A. Kemnitz
Computational Based Investigation Of Lattice Cell Optimization Under Uniaxial Compression Load, Derek G. Spear, Jeremiah S. Lane, Anthony N. Palazotto, Ryan A. Kemnitz
Faculty Publications
Structural optimization is a methodology used to generate novel structures within a design space by finding a maximum or minimum point within a set of constraints. Topology optimization, as a subset of structural optimization, is often used as a means for light-weighting a structure while maintaining mechanical performance. This article presents the mathematical basis for topology optimization, focused primarily on the Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO) and Solid Isotropic Material with Penalization (SIMP) methodologies, then applying the SIMP methodology to a case study of additively manufactured lattice cells. Three lattice designs were used: the Diamond, I-WP, and Primitive cells. These …
Numerical Modeling And Experimental Investigation Of Effective Elastic Properties Of The 3d Printed Gyroid Infill, Philip Bean, Roberto A. Lopez-Anido, Senthil Vel
Numerical Modeling And Experimental Investigation Of Effective Elastic Properties Of The 3d Printed Gyroid Infill, Philip Bean, Roberto A. Lopez-Anido, Senthil Vel
Civil Engineering Faculty Scholarship
A numerical homogenization approach is presented for the effective elastic moduli of 3D printed cellular infills. A representative volume element of the infill geometry is discretized using either shell or solid elements and analyzed using the finite element method. The elastic moduli of the bulk cellular material are obtained through longitudinal and shear deformations of a representative volume element under periodic boundary conditions. The method is used to analyze the elastic behavior of gyroid infills for varying infill densities. The approach is validated by comparing the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio with those obtained from compression experiments. Results indicate that …
Data On The Validation To Determine The Material Thermal Properties Estimation Via A One-Dimensional Transient Convection Model, Lauren B. Tomanek, Daniel S. Stutts
Data On The Validation To Determine The Material Thermal Properties Estimation Via A One-Dimensional Transient Convection Model, Lauren B. Tomanek, Daniel S. Stutts
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
These data were acquired to estimate the parameters of a closed form solution of a one-dimensional transient convection heat diffusion PDE. The purpose was to demonstrate that the model could be used to determine the thermal conductivity. The system was tested for a wide range of thermal conductivity, 15-400 W/mK, in order to verify that the method was applicable for various materials. The data reported here refer to the study in the research articles, “Material Thermal Properties Estimation Via a One-Dimensional Transient Convection Model” and “Influence of porosity on the thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance of selective laser melted stainless …
Effects Of Particle Size Distribution With Efficient Packing On Powder Flowability And Selective Laser Melting Process, Zachary Young, Minglei Qu, Meelap Michael Coday, Qilin Guo, Seyed Mohammad H. Hojjatzadeh, Luis I. Escano, Kamel Fezzaa, Lianyi Chen
Effects Of Particle Size Distribution With Efficient Packing On Powder Flowability And Selective Laser Melting Process, Zachary Young, Minglei Qu, Meelap Michael Coday, Qilin Guo, Seyed Mohammad H. Hojjatzadeh, Luis I. Escano, Kamel Fezzaa, Lianyi Chen
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The powder bed-based additive manufacturing (AM) process contains uncertainties in the powder spreading process and powder bed quality, leading to problems in repeatability and quality of the additively manufactured parts. This work focuses on identifying the uncertainty induced by particle size distribution (PSD) on powder flowability and the laser melting process, using Ti6Al4V as a model material. The flowability test results show that the effect of PSDs on flowability is not linear, rather the PSDs near dense packing ratios cause significant reductions in flowability (indicated by the increase in the avalanche angle and break energy of the powders measured by …
Data On The Validation To Determine The Material Thermal Properties Estimation Via A One-Dimensional Transient Convection Model, Lauren B. Tomanek, Daniel S. Stutts
Data On The Validation To Determine The Material Thermal Properties Estimation Via A One-Dimensional Transient Convection Model, Lauren B. Tomanek, Daniel S. Stutts
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
These data were acquired to estimate the parameters of a closed form solution of a one-dimensional transient convection heat diffusion PDE. The purpose was to demonstrate that the model could be used to determine the thermal conductivity. The system was tested for a wide range of thermal conductivity, 15-400 W/mK, in order to verify that the method was applicable for various materials. The data reported here refer to the study in the research articles, "Material Thermal Properties Estimation Via a One-Dimensional Transient Convection Model" [1] and "Influence of porosity on the thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance of selective laser melted …
Effects Of Particle Size Distribution With Efficient Packing On Powder Flowability And Selective Laser Melting Process, Zachary Young, Minglei Qu, Meelap Michael Coday, Qilin Guo, Seyed Mohammad H. Hojjatzadeh, Luis I. Escano, Kamel Fezzaa, Lianyi Chen
Effects Of Particle Size Distribution With Efficient Packing On Powder Flowability And Selective Laser Melting Process, Zachary Young, Minglei Qu, Meelap Michael Coday, Qilin Guo, Seyed Mohammad H. Hojjatzadeh, Luis I. Escano, Kamel Fezzaa, Lianyi Chen
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The powder bed-based additive manufacturing (AM) process contains uncertainties in the powder spreading process and powder bed quality, leading to problems in repeatability and quality of the additively manufactured parts. This work focuses on identifying the uncertainty induced by particle size distribution (PSD) on powder flowability and the laser melting process, using Ti6Al4V as a model material. The flowability test results show that the effect of PSDs on flowability is not linear, rather the PSDs near dense packing ratios cause significant reductions in flowability (indicated by the increase in the avalanche angle and break energy of the powders measured by …
Assessing Leachable Cytotoxicity Of 3d-Printed Polymers And Facile Detoxification Methods, Venkatakrishnan Rengarajan, Angela Clyde, Jefferson Pontsler, Jonathan Valiente, Adreann Peel, Yu Huang
Assessing Leachable Cytotoxicity Of 3d-Printed Polymers And Facile Detoxification Methods, Venkatakrishnan Rengarajan, Angela Clyde, Jefferson Pontsler, Jonathan Valiente, Adreann Peel, Yu Huang
Biological Engineering Faculty Publications
Additive manufacturing of polymers is gaining momentum in health care industries by providing rapid 3D printing of customizable designs. Yet, little is explored about the cytotoxicity of leachable toxins that the 3D printing process introduced into the final product. We studied three printable materials, which have various mechanical properties and are widely used in stereolithography 3D printing. We evaluated the cytotoxicity of these materials through exposing two fibroblast cell lines (human and mouse derived) to the 3D-printed parts, using overlay indirect contact assays. All the 3D-printed parts were measured toxic to the cells in a leachable manner, with flexible materials …
Processing To Enable Direct-Write Additive Manufacturing Of Ceramics And Ceramic Composites, Austin Martin
Processing To Enable Direct-Write Additive Manufacturing Of Ceramics And Ceramic Composites, Austin Martin
Doctoral Dissertations
"This research focuses on the processing of novel feedstocks for and during direct-write additive manufacturing (AM), specifically the direct ink writing (DIW) and Ceramic On-Demand Extrusion (CODE) manufacturing processes, in order to produce ceramic and ceramic-based composite components. Strongly dispersed, concentrated (φ = 0.42), nanoparticle (d50 ~0.3 µm), zirconia (ZrO2) pastes were used to print densely filled, large continuous volume (≳ 1 cm3) ceramic components. An elastic shear modulus (G’) of 56,000 Pa and yield stresses between 6 and 10 Pa allowed for printed components of 34.5 mm in height over 115 layers without slumping …
Towards An Instant Structure-Property Prediction Quality Control Tool For Additive Manufactured Steel Using A Crystal Plasticity Trained Deep Learning Surrogate, Yuhui Tu, Zhongzhou Liu, Luiz Carneiro, Caitriona M. Ryan, Andrew C. Parnell, Sean B. Leen
Towards An Instant Structure-Property Prediction Quality Control Tool For Additive Manufactured Steel Using A Crystal Plasticity Trained Deep Learning Surrogate, Yuhui Tu, Zhongzhou Liu, Luiz Carneiro, Caitriona M. Ryan, Andrew C. Parnell, Sean B. Leen
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The ability to conduct in-situ real-time process-structure-property checks has the potential to overcome process and material uncertainties, which are key obstacles to improved uptake of metal powder bed fusion in industry. Efforts are underway for live process monitoring such as thermal and image-based data gathering for every layer printed. Current crystal plasticity finite element (CPFE) modelling is capable of predicting the associated strength based on a microstructural image and material data but is computationally expensive. This work utilizes a large database of input–output samples from CPFE modelling to develop a trained deep neural network (DNN) model which instantly estimates the …
Closed Loop Recycling Of Low Friction Polymers In Fused Granule Fabrication Additive Manufacturing Processes, Neil Thompson, Jason Weaver
Closed Loop Recycling Of Low Friction Polymers In Fused Granule Fabrication Additive Manufacturing Processes, Neil Thompson, Jason Weaver
Faculty Publications
Plastic waste is a critical worldwide problem that impacts additive manufacturing (AM). Extensive research has explored how plastic waste in AM can be reduced by recycling prints into new filament, with varying success. An alternative to filament-based extrusion is “fused granule fabrication” (FGF), which extrudes from pellets or granules. This method is often used for large area additive manufacturing (LAAM) of polymers. This paper expands upon the knowledge base from previous research on LAAM and examines the extent to which PETG can be recycled and reprinted through the same FGF tool without significant loss to its material properties. The metric …
A Highly Conductive, Flexible, And 3d-Printable Carbon Nanotube-Elastomer Ink For Additive Bio-Manufacturing, Andy Shar, Phillip Glass, Daeha Joung Ph.D.
A Highly Conductive, Flexible, And 3d-Printable Carbon Nanotube-Elastomer Ink For Additive Bio-Manufacturing, Andy Shar, Phillip Glass, Daeha Joung Ph.D.
Undergraduate Research Posters
The synthesis of a highly conductive, flexible, 3D-printable, and biocompatible ink has been of great interest in the field of bio-based additive manufacturing. Various applications include ultra-sensitive, microscale tactile sensors, patient-customizable scaffolds for cardiac and nerve tissue regeneration, and flexible electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes. Here, a novel elastomeric carbon nanocomposite is presented consisting of amino-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNT-NH2) homogenously dispersed in a one-part room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone matrix. The use of acetone as a swelling solvent aids in electrical percolation through the elastomer matrix. CNT-NH2 ratios can be tuned to fit various needs; higher tensile strength is favored …
Microstructural Development In Inconel 718 Nickel-Based Superalloy Additively Manufactured By Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Thinh Huynh, Abhishek Mehta, Kevin Graydon, Jeongmin Woo, Sharon Park, Holden Hyer, Le Zhou, D. Devin Imholte, Nicolas E. Woolstenhulme, Daniel M. Wachs, Yongho Sohn
Microstructural Development In Inconel 718 Nickel-Based Superalloy Additively Manufactured By Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Thinh Huynh, Abhishek Mehta, Kevin Graydon, Jeongmin Woo, Sharon Park, Holden Hyer, Le Zhou, D. Devin Imholte, Nicolas E. Woolstenhulme, Daniel M. Wachs, Yongho Sohn
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications
Excellent weldability and high temperature stability make Inconel 718 (IN718) one of the most popular alloys to be produced by additive manufacturing. In this study, we investigated the effects of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) parameters on the microstructure and relative density of IN718. The samples were fabricated with independently varied laser power (125–350 W), laser scan speed (200–2200 mm/s), and laser scan rotation (0°–90°). Archimedes’ method, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were employed to assess the influence of LPBF parameters on the relative density and microstructure. Optimal processing windows were identified for a wide range of processing parameters, …
Patient-Specific Cardiovascular Superelastic Niti Stents Produced By Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Valentina Finazzi, Francesca Berti, Roger J. Guillory Ii, Lorenza Petrini, Barbara Previtali, Ali Gökhan Demir
Patient-Specific Cardiovascular Superelastic Niti Stents Produced By Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Valentina Finazzi, Francesca Berti, Roger J. Guillory Ii, Lorenza Petrini, Barbara Previtali, Ali Gökhan Demir
Michigan Tech Publications
To date, there is a general lack of customizability within the selection of endovascular devices for catheter-based vascular interventions. Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) has been flexibly exploited to produce customized implants using conventional biomedical alloys for orthopedic and dental applications. Applying LPBF for cardiovascular applications, patient-specific stents can be produced with small struts (approximately 100-300 µm), variable geometries, and clinically used metals capable of superelastic behaviour at body temperature (eg. equiatomic nickel-titanium alloys, NiTi). Additionally, the growing availability and use of patient-specific 3D models provides a unique opportunity to outline the necessary manufacturing process that would be required for …
A Convolutional Neural Network (Cnn) For Defect Detection Of Additively Manufactured Parts, Musarrat Farzana Rahman
A Convolutional Neural Network (Cnn) For Defect Detection Of Additively Manufactured Parts, Musarrat Farzana Rahman
Masters Theses
“Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer-by-layer deposition process to fabricate parts with complex geometries. The formation of defects within AM components is a major concern for critical structural and cyclic loading applications. Understanding the mechanisms of defect formation and identifying the defects play an important role in improving the product lifecycle. The convolutional neural network (CNN) has been demonstrated to be an effective deep learning tool for automated detection of defects for both conventional and AM processes. A network with optimized parameters including proper data processing and sampling can improve the performance of the architecture. In this study, for the …
3d Printing Technology In Aerospace Industry – A Review, Mohammad Suhel Karkun, Sathish Dharmalingam
3d Printing Technology In Aerospace Industry – A Review, Mohammad Suhel Karkun, Sathish Dharmalingam
International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
In the modern era, several new technologies are being developed for the most convenient and easy usage of materials. Due to its effortless and quick usage properties, 3D printing technology has a vast application range nowadays in different fields. The application of 3D printing technology in the aerospace industry has been developed in the past few decades, but now it has been enhanced to a new level. 3D printing technology now has several applications in the aeronautical and space sectors. Soon, 3D printing technology will be used for building habitations on other planets and for the printing of spacecraft and …
Additive Manufacturing Waste Management System - Plastic Extrusion Process, Gabriel Bennett, Lindsay Liebrecht, David Lyogky, Wilson Woods
Additive Manufacturing Waste Management System - Plastic Extrusion Process, Gabriel Bennett, Lindsay Liebrecht, David Lyogky, Wilson Woods
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
3D printing is a fast-growing market with its main source of waste being PLA and ABS plastics. In 2019, the global additive manufacturing market grew to over $10.4 billion, crossing the pivotal double-digit billion threshold for the first time in its nearly 40-year history. (SmarTech Analysis, 2020 Additive Manufacturing Market Outlook and Summary of Opportunities Report). The waste is generated from failed prints and rejected support structures which are common occurrences for personal use. Plastic recycling has become one of the leading discussions of environmental protection and waste management. The 3D market currently does not offer an effective and affordable …
Printing, Characterization, And Mechanical Testing Of Additively Manufactured Refractory Metal Alloys, Brianna M. Sexton
Printing, Characterization, And Mechanical Testing Of Additively Manufactured Refractory Metal Alloys, Brianna M. Sexton
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
Refractory metal alloys in the tungsten molybdenum rhenium ternary system were additively manufactured using laser power bed fusion. Four ternary alloys with varying concentrations of tungsten, molybdenum, and rhenium were manufactured and manufactured again with an addition of 1 wt% hafnium carbide. Samples were heat treated to heal cracks, reduce porosity, and reduce inhomogeneity. Material microstructure was characterized before and after heat treatment using microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and electron backscatter diffraction mapping. Mechanical testing was conducted on both three-point bend specimens and compression specimens, resulting in maximum bending strengths of 677.86 MPa, and maximum compression 0.2% yield strengths …
Additive Manufacturing Of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Sic Ceramic Composite With Multiple Fiber Bundles By An Extrusion-Based Technique, Ruoyu Chen, Adam Bratten, Joshua Rittenhouse, Ming-Chuan Leu, Haiming Wen
Additive Manufacturing Of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Sic Ceramic Composite With Multiple Fiber Bundles By An Extrusion-Based Technique, Ruoyu Chen, Adam Bratten, Joshua Rittenhouse, Ming-Chuan Leu, Haiming Wen
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Due to the high cost, complex preparation process and difficulty in structural design, the traditional methods for carbon fiber reinforced SiC ceramic composite preparation have great limitations. This paper presents a technique for the additive manufacturing multiple continuous carbon fiber bundle-reinforced SiC ceramic composite with core-shell structure using an extrusion-based technique. A conventional nozzle system was modified to print simultaneously a water based SiC paste with continuous carbon fibers. Different levels of binder contents were investigated to optimize the stickiness, viscosity, thixotropy and viscoelasticity of the paste. After sintering, SiC whiskers were generated on the surface of fiber, which is …
Characterization Of High Cycle Fatigue And Laser-Aided Machining And Polishing Of Additively Manufactured Materials, Mohammad Masud Parvez
Characterization Of High Cycle Fatigue And Laser-Aided Machining And Polishing Of Additively Manufactured Materials, Mohammad Masud Parvez
Doctoral Dissertations
“Additive manufacturing (AM) and laser-aided machining and polishing (LAMP) of materials are emerging manufacturing processes both for research and industrial sectors. The AM process can manufacture near-net-shape parts with complex geometries. Meanwhile, the LAMP process integrated with an AM system offers a high processing rate, minimum heat-affected zone, and easily adjustable process parameters during machining and polishing. In mechanical properties characterization of AM metals and alloys, fatigue is a vitally important test method to understand the behavior of materials in cycling loading and unloading circumstances since most mechanical failures of structures are due to fatigue. To characterize AM metal fatigue …
Functionally Magnetic Gradient Copper-Nickel Material Fabricated Via Directed Energy Deposition, Vy Tran Phuong Nguyen
Functionally Magnetic Gradient Copper-Nickel Material Fabricated Via Directed Energy Deposition, Vy Tran Phuong Nguyen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
Functionally gradient materials (FGMs) of CuSn10 and Inconel 718 were fabricated via a hybrid directed energy deposition (DED) system. The objective of the present thesis is to determine the feasibility of manufacturing CuSn10 and Inconel 718 FGMs via DED and investigate the physical and mechanical properties and the microstructures of the resulting FGMs. The physical tests comprised of conductivity and Seebeck coefficient measurements. The microstructure analysis and mechanical testing include microscopic imaging, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and hardness test. In addition, compressive strength test was performed to analyze the interface bonding behaviors.