Materials requirements in fused filament fabrication: a framework for the design of next‐generation 3D printable thermoplastics and composites

A Sola - Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Fused filament fabrication (FFF), also known as fused deposition modeling, is the leading
technology for polymer‐based additive manufacturing. The simplicity, along with the …

A comprehensive review of the current research status of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications

L Kong, Z Heydari, GH Lami, A Saberi, MS Baltatu… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Zinc (Zn)-based biodegradable materials show moderate degradation rates in comparison
with other biodegradable materials (Fe and Mg). Biocompatibility and non-toxicity also make …

An overview on the process development and the formation of non-dendritic microstructure in semi-solid processing of metallic materials

S Ji, K Wang, X Dong - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing has been an attractive method for manufacturing near-
net-shape components with high integrity due to its distinct advantages over conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Semi-solid wire-feed additive manufacturing of AlSi7Mg by direct induction heating

L Englert, A Klumpp, A Ausländer, V Schulze… - Additive Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel process is presented in which direct induction heating with frequencies
in the MHz range is used for the wire-feed additive manufacturing of the alloy AlSi7Mg. The …

Semisolid deformation behavior and processing of CoCrCuxFeNi high-entropy alloys

CC de Freitas, R Caram, KN Campo - Intermetallics, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the semisolid deformability and processability of three CoCrCu x FeNi high-
entropy alloys (x= 1, 2, and 3) were evaluated. At 1175° C, the Cu content had a major …

Ultrasonic-assisted direct writing metal additive manufacturing technique

G Hu, B Huang, H Xie, L Zuo, N Wang, D Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Compared with laser additive manufacturing, direct writing metal additive manufacturing has
the advantages of simple principle, small equipment size and low manufacturing cost …

Three-dimensional printability of bismuth alloys with low melting temperatures

MK Gülseren, V Kovan, T Tezel - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2023 - Elsevier
Equipment that can produce high thermal energy and provide controlled environmental
conditions is required to use metals in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. As a …

A distinctive Pb-Sn semi-solid additive manufacturing using wire feeding and extrusion

Q Zhang, H Li, B Han, K Huang, X Fang… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
Based on the semi-solid forming technology, the semi-solid additive manufacturing platform
was built in this study, and the forming process was carried out with Pb-Sn wire as raw …

From semisolid metal processing to thixotropic 3D printing of metallic alloys

Y Fei, J Xu, D Yao, J Zhou - Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Semisolid metal processing is a well-known technology that can be used to enhance
manufacturing product quality in broad industries. The technology controls the thixotropic …

Evaluating thixoformability of Mg-Zn-Nd alloys in the Mg-rich region by assessing thixoformability criteria using solidification curves

S Subburayalu, KR Ravi - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigates the thixoformability of Mg-Zn-Nd alloys in the Mg-rich region.
The solidification curves of selected alloys were thermodynamically calculated using the …