The utilization of lunar regolith for construction on the lunar surface presents a critical challenge in-situ resource utilization.This study proposes a lunar regolith manufacturing method that uses a high-performance...The utilization of lunar regolith for construction on the lunar surface presents a critical challenge in-situ resource utilization.This study proposes a lunar regolith manufacturing method that uses a high-performance resin binder characterized by a high regolith content and strong forming capabilities.A combined resin material with both thermosetting and photosetting properties was developed and mixed with lunar regolith to create a slurry.This slurry can be directly molded or additively extruded into green bodies with specific structures.These green bodies can self-cure under the high temperatures and ultraviolet radiation experienced during the lunar day,reducing energy consumption and fulfilling the requirements of lunar construction.The material-forming processes and effects of various additive types and concentrations,regolith mass ratios,and processing parameters on the properties of the slurry and the formed specimens were thoroughly investigated.The mechanical performance and microstructure of the fabricated samples were analyzed.The lunar regolith mass ratio reached 90 wt%(approximately 79 vol%),with the highest compressive strengths exceeding 60 MPa for cast specimens and 30 MPa for printed samples.This technology shows significant potential for enabling in-situ lunar regolith-based construction in future lunar missions.展开更多
Variable material screw-based material extrusion(S-MEX)3D printing technology provides a novel approach for fabricating composites with continuous material gradients.Nevertheless,achieving precise alignment between th...Variable material screw-based material extrusion(S-MEX)3D printing technology provides a novel approach for fabricating composites with continuous material gradients.Nevertheless,achieving precise alignment between the process parameters and material compositions is challenging because of fluctuations in the melt rheological state caused by material variations.In this study,an invertible extrusion prediction model for 0-40 wt% short carbon fiber reinforced polyether-ether-ketone(SCF/PEEK)in the S-MEX process was established using an invertible neural network(INN)that demonstrated the capabilities of forward flow rate prediction and inverse process optimization with accuracies of 0.852 and 0.877,respectively.Moreover,a strategy for adjusting the screw speeds using process parameters obtained from the INN was developed to maintain a consistent flow rate during the variable material printing process.Benefiting from uniform flow,the linewidth accuracy was improved by 77%,and the surface roughness was reduced by 51%.Adjusting the process parameters by using an INN offers significant potential for flow rate control and the enhancement of the overall performance of variable material 3D printing.展开更多
The development of efficient and sustainable composites remains a primary objective of both research and industry.In this study,the use of biochar,an eco-friendly reinforcing material,in additive manufacturing(AM)is i...The development of efficient and sustainable composites remains a primary objective of both research and industry.In this study,the use of biochar,an eco-friendly reinforcing material,in additive manufacturing(AM)is investigated.A high-density Polyethylene(HDPE)thermoplastic was used as the matrix,and the material extrusion(MEX)technique was applied for composite production.Biochar was produced from olive tree prunings via conventional pyrolysis at 500°C.Composite samples were created using biochar loadings in the range of 2.0-10.0 wt.%.The 3D-printed samples were mechanically tested in accordance with international standards.Thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and Raman spectroscopy were used to evaluate the thermal and structural properties of the composites.Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the fractographic and morphological characteristics of the materials.The electrical/dielectric properties of HDPE/biochar composites were studied over a broad frequency range(10-2 Hz-4 MHz)at room temperature.Overall,a laborious effort with 12 different tests was implemented to fully characterize the developed composites and investigate the correlations between the different qualities.This investigation demonstrated that biochar in the MEX process can be a satisfactory reinforcement agent.Notably,compared to the control samples of pure HDPE,biochar increased the tensile strength by over 20%and flexural strength by 35.9%when added at a loading of 4.0 wt.%.The impact strength and microhardness were also significantly improved.Furthermore,the Direct current(DC)conductivity of insulating HDPE increased by five orders of magnitude at 8.0 wt.%of biochar content,suggesting a percolation threshold.These results highlight the potential of C-based composites for the use in additive manufacturing to further exploit their applicability by providing parts with improved mechanical performance and eco-friendly profiles.展开更多
To tackle the common issue of green defects in material extrusion(MEX)additive manufacturing(AM)cemented carbides,warm isostatic pressing(WIP)was introduced to eliminate defects of MEX WC-9Co cemented carbide greens,t...To tackle the common issue of green defects in material extrusion(MEX)additive manufacturing(AM)cemented carbides,warm isostatic pressing(WIP)was introduced to eliminate defects of MEX WC-9Co cemented carbide greens,thereby improving both microstructure uniformity and mechanical properties of sintered bodies.The results indicate that WIP reduces defects in MEX greens,thus decreasing the dimensions and numbers of defects,modifying shapes of pores within sintered bodies,while preserving surface quality and shape characteristics.Compared with WC-9Co prepared via MEX followed by debinding and sintering(DS),the hardness of WC-9Co prepared using MEX-WIP-DS does not change significantly,ranging HV_(30)1494-1508,the transverse rupture strength increases by up to 49.3%,reaching 2998-3514 MPa,and the fracture toughness remains high,ranging 14.8-17.0 MPa·m^(1/2).The mechanical properties surpass comparable cemented carbides fabricated through other AM methods and are comparable to those produced by powder metallurgy.The integration of green WIP into MEX-DS broadens the MEX processing window,and improves the overall mechanical properties of MEX AM WC-Co cemented carbides.展开更多
Silicone material extrusion(MEX)is widely used for processing liquids and pastes.Owing to the uneven linewidth and elastic extrusion deformation caused by material accumulation,products may exhibit geometric errors an...Silicone material extrusion(MEX)is widely used for processing liquids and pastes.Owing to the uneven linewidth and elastic extrusion deformation caused by material accumulation,products may exhibit geometric errors and performance defects,leading to a decline in product quality and affecting its service life.This study proposes a process parameter optimization method that considers the mechanical properties of printed specimens and production costs.To improve the quality of silicone printing samples and reduce production costs,three machine learning models,kernel extreme learning machine(KELM),support vector regression(SVR),and random forest(RF),were developed to predict these three factors.Training data were obtained through a complete factorial experiment.A new dataset is obtained using the Euclidean distance method,which assigns the elimination factor.It is trained with Bayesian optimization algorithms for parameter optimization,the new dataset is input into the improved double Gaussian extreme learning machine,and finally obtains the improved KELM model.The results showed improved prediction accuracy over SVR and RF.Furthermore,a multi-objective optimization framework was proposed by combining genetic algorithm technology with the improved KELM model.The effectiveness and reasonableness of the model algorithm were verified by comparing the optimized results with the experimental results.展开更多
Porous biodegradable Mg and its alloys are considered to have a great potential to serve as ideal bone substitutes.The recent progress in additive manufacturing(AM) has prompted its application to fabricate Mg scaffol...Porous biodegradable Mg and its alloys are considered to have a great potential to serve as ideal bone substitutes.The recent progress in additive manufacturing(AM) has prompted its application to fabricate Mg scaffolds with geometrically ordered porous structures.Extrusionbased AM,followed by debinding and sintering,has been recently demonstrated as a powerful approach to fabricating such Mg scaffolds,which can avoid some crucial problems encountered when applying powder bed fusion AM techniques.However,such pure Mg scaffolds exhibit a too high rate of in vitro biodegradation.In the present research,alloying through a pre-alloyed Mg-Zn powder was ultilized to enhance the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of AM geometrically ordered Mg-Zn scaffolds simultaneously.The in vitro biodegradation behavior,mechanical properties,and electrochemical response of the fabricated Mg-Zn scaffolds were evaluated.Moreover,the response of preosteoblasts to these scaffolds was systematically evaluated and compared with their response to pure Mg scaffolds.The Mg-Zn scaffolds with a porosity of 50.3% and strut density of 93.1% were composed of the Mg matrix and MgZn2second phase particles.The in vitro biodegradation rate of the Mg-Zn scaffolds decreased by 81% at day 1,as compared to pure Mg scaffolds.Over 28 days of static immersion in modified simulated body fluid,the corrosion rate of the Mg-Zn scaffolds decreased from 2.3± 0.9 mm/y to 0.7±0.1 mm/y.The yield strength and Young’s modulus of the Mg-Zn scaffolds were about 3 times as high as those of pure Mg scaffolds and remained within the range of those of trabecular bone throughout the biodegradation tests.Indirect culture of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts in Mg-Zn extracts indicated favorable cytocompatibility.In direct cell culture,some cells could spread and form filopodia on the surface of the Mg-Zn scaffolds.Overall,this study demonstrates the great potential of the extrusion-based AM Mg-Zn scaffolds to be further developed as biodegradable bone-substituting biomaterials.展开更多
An experimental setup for cold extrusion process with electric-hydraulic chattering was developed and its working principle was introduced. The finite element （FE） model for a kind of cup part （material： 20Cr） wa...An experimental setup for cold extrusion process with electric-hydraulic chattering was developed and its working principle was introduced. The finite element （FE） model for a kind of cup part （material： 20Cr） was built by using the software Deform-3D. FE simulation experiments with and without electric-hydraulic chattering were carried out to analyze the velocity fields and the metal grid flow lines. The extrusion ex- periments of the cup part were also performed under different conditions. The difference of metal flow lines with and without electric-hydraulic chattering was discussed via a scanning electron microscope （SEM） and the Keyence super-depth three-dimensional microscopic system. The results showed that with the electric-hydraulic chattering, the velocity of material flow increases, whereas deformation resistance decreases. Electric hydraulic chattering results in easy metal flow, small bending degree of metal flow lines, slender and dense metal grains, and thereby an improved quality of the deformed parts.展开更多
Solid propellants are essential energy sources for rockets and other aerospace vehicles,and improvements in their performance have significant implications for the aerospace industry.The application of additive manufa...Solid propellants are essential energy sources for rockets and other aerospace vehicles,and improvements in their performance have significant implications for the aerospace industry.The application of additive manufacturing(AM)in the production of solid propellants promises a substantial leap in the design and fabrication of solid propellant grains.This review summarizes recent research on AM techniques for solid propellant manufacturing,evaluates current applications,and explores development trends.This review highlights that AM technology for solid propellants offers unparalleled advantages in terms of propellant design flexibility and functional gradient loading compared with traditional processes.This study presents a new perspective for the future manufacturing of intelligent and controllable solid propulsion systems.展开更多
Additive Manufacturing(AM)can provide customized parts that conventional techniques fail to deliver.One important parameter in AM is the quality of the parts,as a result of the material extrusion 3D printing(3D-P)proc...Additive Manufacturing(AM)can provide customized parts that conventional techniques fail to deliver.One important parameter in AM is the quality of the parts,as a result of the material extrusion 3D printing(3D-P)procedure.This can be very important in defense-related applications,where optimum performance needs to be guaranteed.The quality of the Polyetherimide 3D-P specimens was examined by considering six control parameters,namely,infill percentage,layer height,deposition angle,travel speed,nozzle,and bed temperature.The quality indicators were the root mean square(Rq)and average(Ra)roughness,porosity,and the actual to nominal dimensional deviation.The examination was performed with optical profilometry,optical microscopy,and micro-computed tomography scanning.The Taguchi design of experiments was applied,with twenty-five runs,five levels for each control parameter,on five replicas.Two additional confirmation runs were conducted,to ensure reliability.Prediction equations were constructed to express the quality indicators in terms of the control parameters.Three modeling approaches were applied to the experimental data,to compare their efficiency,i.e.,Linear Regression Model(LRM),Reduced Quadratic Regression Model,and Quadratic Regression Model(QRM).QRM was the most accurate one,still the differences were not high even considering the simpler LRM model.展开更多
This study focused on the production of polypropylene(PP)/silver(Ag)composites via additive manufacturing.This study aimed to enhance the quality of medical-grade PP in material extrusion(MEX)three-dimensional printin...This study focused on the production of polypropylene(PP)/silver(Ag)composites via additive manufacturing.This study aimed to enhance the quality of medical-grade PP in material extrusion(MEX)three-dimensional printing(3DP)by improving its mechanical properties while simultaneously adding antibacterial properties.The latter can find extremely important and versatile properties that are applicable in defense and security domains.PP/Ag nanocomposites were prepared using a novel method based on a reaction occurring while mixing appropriate quantities of the starting polymers and additives,namely polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP)as the matrix material and silver nitrate(AgNO_(3))as the filler.This process produced three-dimensional(3D)printed filaments,which were then used to create specimens for a series of standardized tests.It was found that the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were enhanced in relation to pristine PP,especially for the PP matrix with various loadings of AgNO_(3)and PVP,such as 5.0 wt%and 2.5 wt%,respectively.The voids,inclusions,and actual-to-nominal dimensions also showed improved results.The 3DP specimens exhibited a more effective biocidal performance against Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli,which developed an inhibition zone only in the case of PP with filler loading percentages of AgNO_(3)and PVP at 10.0 wt%and 5.0 wt%,respectively Compounds possessing such properties can be beneficial for various applications requiring increased mechanical properties and biocidal capabilities,such as in the Defence or medical industries.展开更多
In this study, we investigated the performance improvement caused by the addition of copper(Cu)nanoparticles to high-density polyethylene(HDPE) matrix material. Composite materials, with filler percentages of 0.0, 2.0...In this study, we investigated the performance improvement caused by the addition of copper(Cu)nanoparticles to high-density polyethylene(HDPE) matrix material. Composite materials, with filler percentages of 0.0, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, and 10.0 wt% were synthesized through the material extrusion(MEX)3D printing technique. The synthesized nanocomposite filaments were utilized for the manufacturing of specimens suitable for the experimental procedure that followed. Hence, we were able to systematically investigate their tensile, flexural, impact, and microhardness properties through various mechanical tests that were conducted according to the corresponding standards. Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy was used to investigate the electrical/dielectric properties of the composites. Moreover, by employing means of Raman spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) we were also able to further investigate their vibrational, structural, and thermal properties. Concomitantly, means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM), as well as atomic force microscopy(AFM), were used for the examination of the morphological and structural characteristics of the synthesized specimens, while energy-dispersive Xray spectroscopy(EDS) was also performed in order to receive a more detailed picture on the structural characteristics of the various synthesized composites. The corresponding nanomaterials were also assessed for their antibacterial properties regarding Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) and Escherichia coli(E. coli) with the assistance of a method named screening agar well diffusion. The results showed that the mechanical properties of HDPE benefited from the utilization of Cu as a filler, as they showed a notable improvement. The specimen of HDPE/Cu 4.0 wt% was the one that presented the highest levels of reinforcement in four out of the seven tested mechanical properties(for example, it exhibited a 36.7%improvement in the flexural strength, compared to the pure matrix). At the same time, the nanocomposites were efficient against the S. aureus bacterium and less efficient against the E. coli bacterium.The use of such multi-functional, robust nanocomposites in MEX 3D printing is positively impacting applications in various fields, most notably in the defense and security sectors. The latter becomes increasingly important if one takes into account that most firearms encompass various polymeric parts that require robustness and improved mechanical properties, while at the same time keeping the risk of spreading various infectious microorganisms at a bare minimum.展开更多
With the development and widely used of the compute r technology, the CAD has been more and more used in the process of designing prod uct. The number of the engineering drawings will greatly increase because of the c...With the development and widely used of the compute r technology, the CAD has been more and more used in the process of designing prod uct. The number of the engineering drawings will greatly increase because of the continually appearance of the new products. As a result, it has become a badly needed to be solved problem for us that how to rapidly and efficiently search an d appropriately preserve and manage the drawings. In this paper, a method of bui lding the product drawing management system for extrusion aluminum-type materia ls is discussed. This system is designed for the profile graphic of the aluminou s section material management by using Group Technology (GT) principle. Accordin g to the GT, we developed a classifying-coding system and drawing management sy stem about the extrusion aluminum-type materials through analyzing a large numb er of extrusion aluminum-type materials section drawings. The coding system has realized the flexible coding and hidden coding of the extrusion aluminum-type materials and then enhanced the flexibility and the expansible of the system. By supplying the designer with the human-computer interaction interface the drawi ng management system has been able to resolve many difficult problems such as se arch and manage the existed drawings about the extrusion aluminum-type material s very well. At the same time, it also helps the developing work enhance the abi lity of inheriting by applying this kind of variant method. In a word, with the help of this system we can not only shorten the designing time greatly and reduc e the cost of the product but also research the designing drawings rapidly. In o rder to output the data information related to the part drawing, the system uses the data-exchange standard to which the drawing support-software adapted as d ata-exchange interface. The system is advantageous to building a standard of dr awing design and increasing the efficiency of searching drawing and enhancing th e information management, which have had a base for building the best management system in the future. In addition, the paper has a detailed analysis about the principle of flexible classification code and data structure.展开更多
The composite material layering process has attracted considerable attention due to its production advantages,including high scalability and compatibility with a wide range of raw materials.However,changes in process ...The composite material layering process has attracted considerable attention due to its production advantages,including high scalability and compatibility with a wide range of raw materials.However,changes in process conditions can lead to degradation in layer quality and non-uniformity,highlighting the need for real-time monitoring to improve overall quality and efficiency.In this study,an AI-based monitoring system was developed to evaluate layer width and assess quality in real time.Three deep learning models Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Network(R-CNN),You Only Look Once version 8(YOLOv8),and Single Shot MultiBox Detector(SSD)were compared,and YOLOv8 was ultimately selected for its superior speed,flexibility,and scalability.The selected model was integrated into a user-friendly interface.To verify the reliability of the system,bead width control experiments were conducted,which identified feed speed and extrusion speed as the key process parameters.Accordingly,a Central Composite Design(CCD)experimental plan with 13 conditions was applied to evaluate layer width and validate the system’s reliability.Finally,the proposed system was applied to the additive manufacturing of an aerospace component,where it successfully detected bead width deviations during printing and enabled stable fabrication with a maximum geometric deviation of approximately 6 mm.These findings demonstrate the critical role of real-time monitoring of layer width and quality in improving process stability and final product quality in composite material additive manufacturing.展开更多
Biocomposite filaments for material extrusion(MEX)additive manufacturing,particularly those derived from agricultural biomass,have attracted significant research and industrial interest.Biochar is a well-documented re...Biocomposite filaments for material extrusion(MEX)additive manufacturing,particularly those derived from agricultural biomass,have attracted significant research and industrial interest.Biochar is a well-documented reinforcement agent that is used in several polymeric matrices.However,systematic research efforts regarding the quality scores of parts built with MEX 3D printing with biochar-based filaments are marginal.Herein,the impact of biochar loading on the quality metrics of the five most popular polymers for MEX 3D printing(ABS,HDPE,PETG,PP,and PLA)is quantitatively examined in depth.Sophisticated and massive Non-Destructive Tests(NDTs)were conducted,and the impact of biochar loading on the critical quality indicators(CQIs),including porosity,dimensional conformity,and surface roughness,was documented.The quality scores for the biochar filler loading,also five in total,were statistically correlated with the corresponding reinforcement metrics for the five polymeric matrices.A statistically significant antagonistic interaction between the tensile strength course and porosity/dimensional deviation metrics,particularly for PETG,was observed.It can be concluded that the lowest porosity and dimensional deviation are associated with the highest strength.The 4 wt%biocomposite exhibited optimal quality performance in most polymers studied.展开更多
The development of sustainable and functional biocomposites remains a robust research and industrial claim.Herein,the efficiency of using eco-friendly biochar as reinforcement in Additive Manufacturing(AM)was investig...The development of sustainable and functional biocomposites remains a robust research and industrial claim.Herein,the efficiency of using eco-friendly biochar as reinforcement in Additive Manufacturing(AM)was investigated.Two AM technologies were applied,i.e.,vat photopolymerization(VPP)and material extrusion(MEX).A standard-grade resin in VPP and the also eco-friendly biodegradable Polylactic Acid(PLA)in the MEX process were selected as polymeric matrices.Biochar was prepared in the study from olive trees.Composites were developed for both 3D printing processes at different biochar loadings.Samples were 3D-printed and mechanically tested after international test standards.Thermogravimetric Analysis and Raman revealed the thermal and structural characteristics of the composites.Morphological and fractographic features were derived,among others,with Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM)and Atomic Force Microscopy(AFM).Biochar was proven to be sufficient reinforcement agent,especially in the filament MEX process,reaching more than 20%improvement at 4 wt.%loading in tensile strength compared to the pure PLA control samples.In the VPP process,results were not as satisfactory,still,a 5%improvement was achieved in the flexural strength with 0.5 wt.%biochar loading.The findings prove the strong potential of biochar-based composites in AM applications,too.展开更多
基金supported by International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.310GJH2024010GC)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52005479)the China Building Materials Federation(Grant No.2023JBGS0401)。
文摘The utilization of lunar regolith for construction on the lunar surface presents a critical challenge in-situ resource utilization.This study proposes a lunar regolith manufacturing method that uses a high-performance resin binder characterized by a high regolith content and strong forming capabilities.A combined resin material with both thermosetting and photosetting properties was developed and mixed with lunar regolith to create a slurry.This slurry can be directly molded or additively extruded into green bodies with specific structures.These green bodies can self-cure under the high temperatures and ultraviolet radiation experienced during the lunar day,reducing energy consumption and fulfilling the requirements of lunar construction.The material-forming processes and effects of various additive types and concentrations,regolith mass ratios,and processing parameters on the properties of the slurry and the formed specimens were thoroughly investigated.The mechanical performance and microstructure of the fabricated samples were analyzed.The lunar regolith mass ratio reached 90 wt%(approximately 79 vol%),with the highest compressive strengths exceeding 60 MPa for cast specimens and 30 MPa for printed samples.This technology shows significant potential for enabling in-situ lunar regolith-based construction in future lunar missions.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12202547,62461160259)Shaanxi Province Qingchuangyuan“Scientist and Engineering”Team Construction Project(Grant Nos.2022KXJ-102,2022KXJ-106)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesProgram for Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2023-CX-TD-17).
文摘Variable material screw-based material extrusion(S-MEX)3D printing technology provides a novel approach for fabricating composites with continuous material gradients.Nevertheless,achieving precise alignment between the process parameters and material compositions is challenging because of fluctuations in the melt rheological state caused by material variations.In this study,an invertible extrusion prediction model for 0-40 wt% short carbon fiber reinforced polyether-ether-ketone(SCF/PEEK)in the S-MEX process was established using an invertible neural network(INN)that demonstrated the capabilities of forward flow rate prediction and inverse process optimization with accuracies of 0.852 and 0.877,respectively.Moreover,a strategy for adjusting the screw speeds using process parameters obtained from the INN was developed to maintain a consistent flow rate during the variable material printing process.Benefiting from uniform flow,the linewidth accuracy was improved by 77%,and the surface roughness was reduced by 51%.Adjusting the process parameters by using an INN offers significant potential for flow rate control and the enhancement of the overall performance of variable material 3D printing.
文摘The development of efficient and sustainable composites remains a primary objective of both research and industry.In this study,the use of biochar,an eco-friendly reinforcing material,in additive manufacturing(AM)is investigated.A high-density Polyethylene(HDPE)thermoplastic was used as the matrix,and the material extrusion(MEX)technique was applied for composite production.Biochar was produced from olive tree prunings via conventional pyrolysis at 500°C.Composite samples were created using biochar loadings in the range of 2.0-10.0 wt.%.The 3D-printed samples were mechanically tested in accordance with international standards.Thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and Raman spectroscopy were used to evaluate the thermal and structural properties of the composites.Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the fractographic and morphological characteristics of the materials.The electrical/dielectric properties of HDPE/biochar composites were studied over a broad frequency range(10-2 Hz-4 MHz)at room temperature.Overall,a laborious effort with 12 different tests was implemented to fully characterize the developed composites and investigate the correlations between the different qualities.This investigation demonstrated that biochar in the MEX process can be a satisfactory reinforcement agent.Notably,compared to the control samples of pure HDPE,biochar increased the tensile strength by over 20%and flexural strength by 35.9%when added at a loading of 4.0 wt.%.The impact strength and microhardness were also significantly improved.Furthermore,the Direct current(DC)conductivity of insulating HDPE increased by five orders of magnitude at 8.0 wt.%of biochar content,suggesting a percolation threshold.These results highlight the potential of C-based composites for the use in additive manufacturing to further exploit their applicability by providing parts with improved mechanical performance and eco-friendly profiles.
基金supported by the Key Project of Chinese Academy of Engineering(No.2019-XZ-11)the General Project of Chinese Academy of Engineering(No.2023-XY-18)+1 种基金the Open Fund of National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal Materials of China(No.HKDNM201907)the Independent Project of State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy,China。
文摘To tackle the common issue of green defects in material extrusion(MEX)additive manufacturing(AM)cemented carbides,warm isostatic pressing(WIP)was introduced to eliminate defects of MEX WC-9Co cemented carbide greens,thereby improving both microstructure uniformity and mechanical properties of sintered bodies.The results indicate that WIP reduces defects in MEX greens,thus decreasing the dimensions and numbers of defects,modifying shapes of pores within sintered bodies,while preserving surface quality and shape characteristics.Compared with WC-9Co prepared via MEX followed by debinding and sintering(DS),the hardness of WC-9Co prepared using MEX-WIP-DS does not change significantly,ranging HV_(30)1494-1508,the transverse rupture strength increases by up to 49.3%,reaching 2998-3514 MPa,and the fracture toughness remains high,ranging 14.8-17.0 MPa·m^(1/2).The mechanical properties surpass comparable cemented carbides fabricated through other AM methods and are comparable to those produced by powder metallurgy.The integration of green WIP into MEX-DS broadens the MEX processing window,and improves the overall mechanical properties of MEX AM WC-Co cemented carbides.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1005204l)。
文摘Silicone material extrusion(MEX)is widely used for processing liquids and pastes.Owing to the uneven linewidth and elastic extrusion deformation caused by material accumulation,products may exhibit geometric errors and performance defects,leading to a decline in product quality and affecting its service life.This study proposes a process parameter optimization method that considers the mechanical properties of printed specimens and production costs.To improve the quality of silicone printing samples and reduce production costs,three machine learning models,kernel extreme learning machine(KELM),support vector regression(SVR),and random forest(RF),were developed to predict these three factors.Training data were obtained through a complete factorial experiment.A new dataset is obtained using the Euclidean distance method,which assigns the elimination factor.It is trained with Bayesian optimization algorithms for parameter optimization,the new dataset is input into the improved double Gaussian extreme learning machine,and finally obtains the improved KELM model.The results showed improved prediction accuracy over SVR and RF.Furthermore,a multi-objective optimization framework was proposed by combining genetic algorithm technology with the improved KELM model.The effectiveness and reasonableness of the model algorithm were verified by comparing the optimized results with the experimental results.
基金China Scholarship Council (CSC) for financial support。
文摘Porous biodegradable Mg and its alloys are considered to have a great potential to serve as ideal bone substitutes.The recent progress in additive manufacturing(AM) has prompted its application to fabricate Mg scaffolds with geometrically ordered porous structures.Extrusionbased AM,followed by debinding and sintering,has been recently demonstrated as a powerful approach to fabricating such Mg scaffolds,which can avoid some crucial problems encountered when applying powder bed fusion AM techniques.However,such pure Mg scaffolds exhibit a too high rate of in vitro biodegradation.In the present research,alloying through a pre-alloyed Mg-Zn powder was ultilized to enhance the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of AM geometrically ordered Mg-Zn scaffolds simultaneously.The in vitro biodegradation behavior,mechanical properties,and electrochemical response of the fabricated Mg-Zn scaffolds were evaluated.Moreover,the response of preosteoblasts to these scaffolds was systematically evaluated and compared with their response to pure Mg scaffolds.The Mg-Zn scaffolds with a porosity of 50.3% and strut density of 93.1% were composed of the Mg matrix and MgZn2second phase particles.The in vitro biodegradation rate of the Mg-Zn scaffolds decreased by 81% at day 1,as compared to pure Mg scaffolds.Over 28 days of static immersion in modified simulated body fluid,the corrosion rate of the Mg-Zn scaffolds decreased from 2.3± 0.9 mm/y to 0.7±0.1 mm/y.The yield strength and Young’s modulus of the Mg-Zn scaffolds were about 3 times as high as those of pure Mg scaffolds and remained within the range of those of trabecular bone throughout the biodegradation tests.Indirect culture of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts in Mg-Zn extracts indicated favorable cytocompatibility.In direct cell culture,some cells could spread and form filopodia on the surface of the Mg-Zn scaffolds.Overall,this study demonstrates the great potential of the extrusion-based AM Mg-Zn scaffolds to be further developed as biodegradable bone-substituting biomaterials.
文摘An experimental setup for cold extrusion process with electric-hydraulic chattering was developed and its working principle was introduced. The finite element （FE） model for a kind of cup part （material： 20Cr） was built by using the software Deform-3D. FE simulation experiments with and without electric-hydraulic chattering were carried out to analyze the velocity fields and the metal grid flow lines. The extrusion ex- periments of the cup part were also performed under different conditions. The difference of metal flow lines with and without electric-hydraulic chattering was discussed via a scanning electron microscope （SEM） and the Keyence super-depth three-dimensional microscopic system. The results showed that with the electric-hydraulic chattering, the velocity of material flow increases, whereas deformation resistance decreases. Electric hydraulic chattering results in easy metal flow, small bending degree of metal flow lines, slender and dense metal grains, and thereby an improved quality of the deformed parts.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant.No.2022YFB4603102)Insight Action(Grant.No.AA5F41D0).
文摘Solid propellants are essential energy sources for rockets and other aerospace vehicles,and improvements in their performance have significant implications for the aerospace industry.The application of additive manufacturing(AM)in the production of solid propellants promises a substantial leap in the design and fabrication of solid propellant grains.This review summarizes recent research on AM techniques for solid propellant manufacturing,evaluates current applications,and explores development trends.This review highlights that AM technology for solid propellants offers unparalleled advantages in terms of propellant design flexibility and functional gradient loading compared with traditional processes.This study presents a new perspective for the future manufacturing of intelligent and controllable solid propulsion systems.
文摘Additive Manufacturing(AM)can provide customized parts that conventional techniques fail to deliver.One important parameter in AM is the quality of the parts,as a result of the material extrusion 3D printing(3D-P)procedure.This can be very important in defense-related applications,where optimum performance needs to be guaranteed.The quality of the Polyetherimide 3D-P specimens was examined by considering six control parameters,namely,infill percentage,layer height,deposition angle,travel speed,nozzle,and bed temperature.The quality indicators were the root mean square(Rq)and average(Ra)roughness,porosity,and the actual to nominal dimensional deviation.The examination was performed with optical profilometry,optical microscopy,and micro-computed tomography scanning.The Taguchi design of experiments was applied,with twenty-five runs,five levels for each control parameter,on five replicas.Two additional confirmation runs were conducted,to ensure reliability.Prediction equations were constructed to express the quality indicators in terms of the control parameters.Three modeling approaches were applied to the experimental data,to compare their efficiency,i.e.,Linear Regression Model(LRM),Reduced Quadratic Regression Model,and Quadratic Regression Model(QRM).QRM was the most accurate one,still the differences were not high even considering the simpler LRM model.
文摘This study focused on the production of polypropylene(PP)/silver(Ag)composites via additive manufacturing.This study aimed to enhance the quality of medical-grade PP in material extrusion(MEX)three-dimensional printing(3DP)by improving its mechanical properties while simultaneously adding antibacterial properties.The latter can find extremely important and versatile properties that are applicable in defense and security domains.PP/Ag nanocomposites were prepared using a novel method based on a reaction occurring while mixing appropriate quantities of the starting polymers and additives,namely polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP)as the matrix material and silver nitrate(AgNO_(3))as the filler.This process produced three-dimensional(3D)printed filaments,which were then used to create specimens for a series of standardized tests.It was found that the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were enhanced in relation to pristine PP,especially for the PP matrix with various loadings of AgNO_(3)and PVP,such as 5.0 wt%and 2.5 wt%,respectively.The voids,inclusions,and actual-to-nominal dimensions also showed improved results.The 3DP specimens exhibited a more effective biocidal performance against Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli,which developed an inhibition zone only in the case of PP with filler loading percentages of AgNO_(3)and PVP at 10.0 wt%and 5.0 wt%,respectively Compounds possessing such properties can be beneficial for various applications requiring increased mechanical properties and biocidal capabilities,such as in the Defence or medical industries.
文摘In this study, we investigated the performance improvement caused by the addition of copper(Cu)nanoparticles to high-density polyethylene(HDPE) matrix material. Composite materials, with filler percentages of 0.0, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, and 10.0 wt% were synthesized through the material extrusion(MEX)3D printing technique. The synthesized nanocomposite filaments were utilized for the manufacturing of specimens suitable for the experimental procedure that followed. Hence, we were able to systematically investigate their tensile, flexural, impact, and microhardness properties through various mechanical tests that were conducted according to the corresponding standards. Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy was used to investigate the electrical/dielectric properties of the composites. Moreover, by employing means of Raman spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) we were also able to further investigate their vibrational, structural, and thermal properties. Concomitantly, means of scanning electron microscopy(SEM), as well as atomic force microscopy(AFM), were used for the examination of the morphological and structural characteristics of the synthesized specimens, while energy-dispersive Xray spectroscopy(EDS) was also performed in order to receive a more detailed picture on the structural characteristics of the various synthesized composites. The corresponding nanomaterials were also assessed for their antibacterial properties regarding Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) and Escherichia coli(E. coli) with the assistance of a method named screening agar well diffusion. The results showed that the mechanical properties of HDPE benefited from the utilization of Cu as a filler, as they showed a notable improvement. The specimen of HDPE/Cu 4.0 wt% was the one that presented the highest levels of reinforcement in four out of the seven tested mechanical properties(for example, it exhibited a 36.7%improvement in the flexural strength, compared to the pure matrix). At the same time, the nanocomposites were efficient against the S. aureus bacterium and less efficient against the E. coli bacterium.The use of such multi-functional, robust nanocomposites in MEX 3D printing is positively impacting applications in various fields, most notably in the defense and security sectors. The latter becomes increasingly important if one takes into account that most firearms encompass various polymeric parts that require robustness and improved mechanical properties, while at the same time keeping the risk of spreading various infectious microorganisms at a bare minimum.
文摘With the development and widely used of the compute r technology, the CAD has been more and more used in the process of designing prod uct. The number of the engineering drawings will greatly increase because of the continually appearance of the new products. As a result, it has become a badly needed to be solved problem for us that how to rapidly and efficiently search an d appropriately preserve and manage the drawings. In this paper, a method of bui lding the product drawing management system for extrusion aluminum-type materia ls is discussed. This system is designed for the profile graphic of the aluminou s section material management by using Group Technology (GT) principle. Accordin g to the GT, we developed a classifying-coding system and drawing management sy stem about the extrusion aluminum-type materials through analyzing a large numb er of extrusion aluminum-type materials section drawings. The coding system has realized the flexible coding and hidden coding of the extrusion aluminum-type materials and then enhanced the flexibility and the expansible of the system. By supplying the designer with the human-computer interaction interface the drawi ng management system has been able to resolve many difficult problems such as se arch and manage the existed drawings about the extrusion aluminum-type material s very well. At the same time, it also helps the developing work enhance the abi lity of inheriting by applying this kind of variant method. In a word, with the help of this system we can not only shorten the designing time greatly and reduc e the cost of the product but also research the designing drawings rapidly. In o rder to output the data information related to the part drawing, the system uses the data-exchange standard to which the drawing support-software adapted as d ata-exchange interface. The system is advantageous to building a standard of dr awing design and increasing the efficiency of searching drawing and enhancing th e information management, which have had a base for building the best management system in the future. In addition, the paper has a detailed analysis about the principle of flexible classification code and data structure.
基金support of the Korea Institute of Industrial Technol-ogy as“Development of a remote manufacturing system for high-risk,high-difficulty pipe production processes”(kitech EH-25-0004)supported by the Technology Innovation Program(or Industrial Strategic Technology Development Program)(RS-2023–00237714+2 种基金Development of Dynamic Metrology Tool for CMP Process StabilizationRS-2025–02634755Development of Real-Time Electrical Fire Prevention System Technology Reflecting the Characteristics of Traditional Markets)funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE,Republic of Korea).
文摘The composite material layering process has attracted considerable attention due to its production advantages,including high scalability and compatibility with a wide range of raw materials.However,changes in process conditions can lead to degradation in layer quality and non-uniformity,highlighting the need for real-time monitoring to improve overall quality and efficiency.In this study,an AI-based monitoring system was developed to evaluate layer width and assess quality in real time.Three deep learning models Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Network(R-CNN),You Only Look Once version 8(YOLOv8),and Single Shot MultiBox Detector(SSD)were compared,and YOLOv8 was ultimately selected for its superior speed,flexibility,and scalability.The selected model was integrated into a user-friendly interface.To verify the reliability of the system,bead width control experiments were conducted,which identified feed speed and extrusion speed as the key process parameters.Accordingly,a Central Composite Design(CCD)experimental plan with 13 conditions was applied to evaluate layer width and validate the system’s reliability.Finally,the proposed system was applied to the additive manufacturing of an aerospace component,where it successfully detected bead width deviations during printing and enabled stable fabrication with a maximum geometric deviation of approximately 6 mm.These findings demonstrate the critical role of real-time monitoring of layer width and quality in improving process stability and final product quality in composite material additive manufacturing.
文摘Biocomposite filaments for material extrusion(MEX)additive manufacturing,particularly those derived from agricultural biomass,have attracted significant research and industrial interest.Biochar is a well-documented reinforcement agent that is used in several polymeric matrices.However,systematic research efforts regarding the quality scores of parts built with MEX 3D printing with biochar-based filaments are marginal.Herein,the impact of biochar loading on the quality metrics of the five most popular polymers for MEX 3D printing(ABS,HDPE,PETG,PP,and PLA)is quantitatively examined in depth.Sophisticated and massive Non-Destructive Tests(NDTs)were conducted,and the impact of biochar loading on the critical quality indicators(CQIs),including porosity,dimensional conformity,and surface roughness,was documented.The quality scores for the biochar filler loading,also five in total,were statistically correlated with the corresponding reinforcement metrics for the five polymeric matrices.A statistically significant antagonistic interaction between the tensile strength course and porosity/dimensional deviation metrics,particularly for PETG,was observed.It can be concluded that the lowest porosity and dimensional deviation are associated with the highest strength.The 4 wt%biocomposite exhibited optimal quality performance in most polymers studied.
文摘The development of sustainable and functional biocomposites remains a robust research and industrial claim.Herein,the efficiency of using eco-friendly biochar as reinforcement in Additive Manufacturing(AM)was investigated.Two AM technologies were applied,i.e.,vat photopolymerization(VPP)and material extrusion(MEX).A standard-grade resin in VPP and the also eco-friendly biodegradable Polylactic Acid(PLA)in the MEX process were selected as polymeric matrices.Biochar was prepared in the study from olive trees.Composites were developed for both 3D printing processes at different biochar loadings.Samples were 3D-printed and mechanically tested after international test standards.Thermogravimetric Analysis and Raman revealed the thermal and structural characteristics of the composites.Morphological and fractographic features were derived,among others,with Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM)and Atomic Force Microscopy(AFM).Biochar was proven to be sufficient reinforcement agent,especially in the filament MEX process,reaching more than 20%improvement at 4 wt.%loading in tensile strength compared to the pure PLA control samples.In the VPP process,results were not as satisfactory,still,a 5%improvement was achieved in the flexural strength with 0.5 wt.%biochar loading.The findings prove the strong potential of biochar-based composites in AM applications,too.
