| 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 |
A Study of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V ELI Surface Roughness Coupons with Differing Processing Parameters |
| Author(s) |
Lucas Becker |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Lucas Becker |
| Abstract Scope |
Additive manufacturing, particularly laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), allows for increased complexity and robustness of medical parts and implants. Bio-compatible materials like Ti-6Al-4V ELI play a key role in the creation of these and thus need to be studied for their as-printed and post-processed physical properties like surface roughness for adoption in real-life applications. In this study, surface roughness was investigated with respect to printing process parameters using a roller recoating system. In addition, surface roughness was analyzed across the build plate under different post-build thermal conditions. Some of the samples were post-processed to see how effective bead blasting is at improving the surface finish. This study implies that printing parameters and post processing conditions can be utilized to alter the surface finish of the LPBF processed parts. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |