Sinter-Based Fabrication Of Ti-6Al-4V Parts By Hybrid Gel Casting Process Under Terrestrial And Reduced Gravity

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Beitragende

  • Sebastian Riecker - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (Autor:in)
  • Ulf Sénéchal - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (Autor:in)
  • Robert Dittrich - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (Autor:in)
  • Thomas Studnitzky - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (Autor:in)
  • Olaf Andersen - , Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (Autor:in)
  • Thomas Weißgärber - , Professur für Pulvermetallurgie (gB IFAM), Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung, Technische Universität Dresden (Autor:in)

Abstract

Manufacturing light-metal components on demand and on site is a major challenge in space. So far, some AM technologies have been considered, but working with loose metal powder or large amounts of solvents are undesirable attributes of some processes. The hybrid approach of gel casting into recyclable polymer molds fabricated using FFF presents a possible alternative for use under terrestrial and reduced gravity conditions, with low equipment requirements and no loose powder. We have investigated the production of Ti-6Al-4V components and developed a metal powder suspension for this purpose. We present sintering results with 0.1 % porosity and impurity values according to the specification, as well as demo parts that we were able to manufacture with this process chain. Filling of the molds under different gravitational conditions is a specific challenge and can be predicted with a numerical simulation to analyze the flow characteristics and check for air entrapment.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelWorld PM 2022 Congress Proceedings
Herausgeber (Verlag)European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)
ISBN (elektronisch)9781899072552
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2022
Peer-Review-StatusJa

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ReiheWorld PM Congress Proceedings

Konferenz

TitelWorld PM2022 Congress & Exhibition
KurztitelWorld PM2022
Dauer9 - 13 Oktober 2022
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OrtLyon Convention Centre
StadtLyon
LandFrankreich

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