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 |
Robotic Automation for Depowdering in Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing |
Author(s) |
Sarita Sepulveda, Sun Yi, Amy Elliott |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Sarita Sepulveda |
Abstract Scope |
Binder Jet is an additive manufacturing technology (BJAM) that uses powdered materials, such as powdered ceramics and metals, and a binder agent. After a part is printed and cured, it becomes a green part, which would go through a process of depowdering, sintering or infiltration, before a product is finished. Currently, manual depowdering of BJAM parts is cost intensive and prohibits the technology’s wide-spread use in industry. Automation of binder jet depowdering consists of controlling a robot to grip and lift a part. In this study, we present an automation of binder jet depowdering with a robotic gripper of a novel design. Findings in literatures will be discussed about gouging limit, which would enable the robotic gripper to find the part without inflicting damage. These new findings from the experimental and theoretical findings will be done to understand the force constraints to aid in the automation process for BJAM. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |