Investigation of factors affecting the sound absorption behaviour of 3D printed hexagonal prism lattice polyamide structures.

The aim of this work is to investigate the sound absorption properties of open-porous polyamide 12 (PA12) structures produced using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. The examined 3D-printed samples, fabricated with hexagonal prism lattice structures, featured varying thicknesses, cell sizes, and orientations. Additionally, some samples were produced with an outer shell to evaluate its impact on sound absorption.

Thermomechanical and Structural Analysis of Manufactured Composite Based on Polyamide and Aluminum Recycled Material.

The paper presents an analysis of the filler's effect on the machining process and on changes in the thermomechanical properties of polymer composites based on aluminum chips. Composite research samples with a polymer matrix in the form of polyamide 6 were made by the pressing method. Comparative studies were carried out on the changes in thermomechanical properties and structure of the obtained molders with different filler contents and different fractions after the machining process.

Improved cell growth on additively manufactured Ti64 substrates with varying porosity and nanofibrous coating.

3T3 Swiss albino mouse cells are often used in biotechnological applications. These cells can grow adherently on suitable surfaces. In our study, they were grown on different titanium substrates, comparing commercially available titanium sheets of grade 1 and grade 2, respectively, with Ti64 which was 3D printed with different porosity in order to identify potential substitutes for common well-plates, which could - in case of 3D printed substrates - be produced in various shapes and dimensions and thus broaden the range of substrates for cell growth in biotechnology and tissue engineering.

Quantification and Analysis of Residual Stresses in Braking Pedal Produced via Laser-Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Technology.

This study focuses on the experimental verification of residual stress (RS) in a 3D-printed braking pedal using the Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) method with SS316L material. The RS was measured at two representative locations using the hole drilling method (HDM) and the dividing method, which are semi-destructive and destructive methods of RS measurement, respectively. The finite element method (FEM) was used with Ansys Workbench 2020R2 and Simufact Additive 2021 software to determine the magnitude of RS.

Topology Optimization of the Clutch Lever Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing.

This article aims to review a redesign approach of a student racing car's clutch lever component, which was topologically optimized and manufactured by Additive Manufacturing (AM). Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis was conducted before and after a Topology Optimization (TO) process in order to achieve equivalent stiffness and the desired safety factor for the optimized part. The redesigned clutch lever was manufactured by using AM-Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and printed from powdered aluminum alloy AlSi10Mg.

Residual Stress Build-Up in Aluminum Parts Fabricated with SLM Technology Using the Bridge Curvature Method.

In metal 3D printing with Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, due to large thermal gradients, the residual stress (RS) distribution is complicated to predict and control. RS can distort the shape of the components, causing severe failures in fabrication or functionality. Thus, several research papers have attempted to quantify the RS by designing geometries that distort in a predictable manner, including the Bridge Curvature Method (BCM).

Restoration and Possible Upgrade of a Historical Motorcycle Part Using Powder Bed Fusion.

Reverse engineering is the process of creating a digital version of an existing part without any knowledge in advance about the design intent. Due to 3D printing, the reconstructed part can be rapidly fabricated for prototyping or even for practical usage. To showcase this combination, this study presents a workflow on how to restore a motorcycle braking pedal from material SS316L with the Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) technology.

3D Printed Hollow Off-Axis Profiles Based on Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Mechanical Testing and Finite Element Method Analysis.

The aim of the paper is to design, manufacture, and test an off-axis composite profile of circular cross-section. Composite profile based on continuous carbon fibers reinforcing the onyx matrix, i.e.

A Review of Vat Photopolymerization Technology: Materials, Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends of 3D Printing.

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) has significantly changed the prototyping process in terms of technology, construction, materials, and their multiphysical properties. Among the most popular 3D printing techniques is vat photopolymerization, in which ultraviolet (UV) light is deployed to form chains between molecules of liquid light-curable resin, crosslink them, and as a result, solidify the resin. In this manuscript, three photopolymerization technologies, namely, stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), and continuous digital light processing (CDLP), are reviewed.

Influence of Scanning Strategy Parameters on Residual Stress in the SLM Process According to the Bridge Curvature Method for AISI 316L Stainless Steel.

The present paper deals with the investigation and comparison of the influence of scanning strategy on residual stress in the selective laser melting (SLM) process. For the purpose of the experiment, bridge geometry samples were printed by a 3D metal printer, which exhibited tension after cutting from the substrate, slightly bending the samples toward the laser melting direction. Samples were produced with the variation of process parameters and with a change in scanning strategy which plays a major role in stress generation.

Summary of numerical analyses for therapeutic uses of laser-activated gold nanoparticles.

The optimal light dose, heat generation, consequent heat spread and an accurate thermal damage model, are key components of effective laser therapies. Recent advances in nanotechnology offer numerous possibilities on how to increase the efficacy of hyperthermia for tumour treatments. Gold nanoparticles are a promising candidate towards the achievement of this goal owing to their properties for efficiently converting light to heat.