The effect of printing parameters on sintered properties of extrusion-based additively manufactured stainless steel 316L parts

Extrusion-based additive manufacturing (EAM) is a relatively new process developed for the production of complex metallic and ceramic parts needed in smaller quantities. The debinding and sintering step of EAM is adopted from a well-known powder injection molding process. However, the 3D printing st...

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Published in:International journal of advanced manufacturing technology 2021-06, Vol.114 (9-10), p.3057-3067
Main Authors: Hassan, Waqar, Farid, Muhammad Asad, Tosi, Anna, Rane, Kedarnath, Strano, Matteo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Additive manufacturing
Binder removal
CAE) and Design
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD
Engineering
Extrusion
Factorial design
Grain size
Industrial and Production Engineering
Injection molding
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical properties
Media Management
Original Article
Parameters
Physical properties
Powder injection molding
Rapid manufacturing
Sintering (powder metallurgy)
Stability
Stainless steel
Stainless steels
Three dimensional printing
Vertical orientation
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Summary:Extrusion-based additive manufacturing (EAM) is a relatively new process developed for the production of complex metallic and ceramic parts needed in smaller quantities. The debinding and sintering step of EAM is adopted from a well-known powder injection molding process. However, the 3D printing step needs special consideration to make EAM competent in the era of rapid manufacturing. This study is intended to investigate the effect of common printing parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of sintered stainless steel 316L (SS316L) parts manufactured through the EAM process. Part orientation (Ori), extrusion velocity ( V e ), and layer height ( h ) were changed in experimental runs by following a full factorial design. Extrusion pressure as an indicator of melt stability and a grey relational grade as a combined response of sintered properties were analyzed against varying printing parameters. Physical characteristics measured during debinding and sintering show near isotopic shrinkage and the process is stable. Metallographic characterization in terms of porosity and grain size indicated minor differences when V e and h were altered. Sintered parts showed improved properties when printed with vertical part orientation and h = 0.5 mm, whereas V e which contributes significantly to the build-up rate was found to be responsible for melt stability. V e at 12.5 mm/s exhibited melt stability and higher sintered properties.
ISSN:0268-3768
1433-3015
DOI:10.1007/s00170-021-07047-w