| 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 |
Characterization of Thermoset Feedstocks for Laser Powder Bed Fusion |
| Author(s) |
Malik A. Blackman, Meisha L. Shofner, Camden A. Chatham |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Malik A. Blackman |
| Abstract Scope |
As additive manufacturing (AM) technology has developed and progressed, a constant topic of research in the area has been to expand the library of materials that may be used with these techniques. Among AM methods that use polymers, laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) has preferentially used thermoplastic polymers as its starting materials, but the deposition and material joining method employed in L-PBF may be compatible with powdered thermoset polymer precursors as feedstocks. Therefore, the objective of this work is to examine how thermosetting polymers may be used more widely with L-PBF. Specifically, materials characterization experiments are designed to assess how aspects of L-PBF processing will affect curing behavior, part formation, and material properties. The outcomes of this work will establish a methodology for evaluating candidate thermosetting polymer feedstocks for use with L-PBF and an understanding of the sensitivity of material behavior and properties to different L-PBF process parameters. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |