About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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Symposium
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2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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Presentation Title |
Design and Integration of a Multi-modal Machine Safety Architecture for a Novel AM-CM System |
Author(s) |
Paritosh Mhatre, Vipin Kumar, David Nuttall |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Paritosh Mhatre |
Abstract Scope |
Large format Additive manufacturing (AM) technology has enabled the re-imagining of fabrication processes for complex geometries, bypassing the expensive and long-lead tooling requirements. Additionally, combining AM processes with traditional manufacturing processes has been identified to leverage the best aspects of the individual processes. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is developing one such novel process for polymer composites, combining Additive Manufacturing with Compression Molding (AM-CM), to combine the advantage of high fiber alignment possible in AM-printed parts with low porosity resulting from the improved bead-to-bead interface achieved with traditional CM. The resulting system is intended to be used in tandem mode as well as segregated mode to utilize individual processes as necessary. A custom multi-modal safety integration was therefore developed to achieve this operation of AM-CM, providing a control on operating mode and involved hazards, further reducing the cycle time by minimizing time required to control the safety state of the system. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |