How Does Fused Pellet Fabrication (FPF) Differ from Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)?
This presentation will cover the fundamentals of 3D printing with pellet feed stock material. We will cover its benefits and challenges, as well as its similarities and differences with the traditional Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) that most people in the industry are familiar with. Any 3D printer is only as good as the material that it prints. Join us as we discuss topics such as flow control, extruder design, cost analysis, and several others as they pertain to this newer manufacturing process that few are familiar with, but many are calling the future of additive manufacturing.
Alex Riestenberg - Cincinnati Incorporated
Functionally Gradient Materials (FGM)...the What, How, and Why?
Functionally Graded Materials (FGM) are a materials scientist dream. With the ability to localize the desired properties in a specific region of the material system while lowering the stresses and mismatches between the materials used, it’s easy to see why interest is high. However, cost-effective and consistent production methods are part of the difficulties when it comes to manufacturing FGMs. Luckily, directed energy deposition (DED) processes can be utilized to produce the elusive FGM systems. Recently, as the technology continues to add precision to its deposition process, it has allowed its users to innovate and design new FGMs quickly and with a wide range of materials in a single step. Design attributes, chemical compositions, and microstructure should be considered, but with the AM technology, state of the art equipment advancements such as the ADF Alloy Development Feeder, and continuing advancements in material software, a new wave of research is possible.
Kevin Luo – FormAlloy
Directed Energy Deposition (DED): The Triathlete
Directed Energy Deposition (DED), also referred to as Laser Metal Deposition (LMD), is a triathlete in the Metal Additive Manufacturing space. The technology enables its users to handle several different applications such as FORM, ENHANCE, and REPAIR applications. DED can FORM complex geometries using its powder-fed deposition process. With high deposition efficiency and in-process monitoring, high quality parts can be manufactured 2-100X faster than traditional manufacturing methods. DED can also ENHANCE existing parts or new designs with additional geometrical features with the same base material or other materials with a full metallurgical bond. The AX deposition head and powder feeders can be utilized for laser cladding and functionally gradient material (FGM) systems to give superior part properties. Lastly, the DED technology can REPAIR high-valued components to reduce down time and scrap. The DED technology has the solutions to take you across the finish line.
Kevin Luo and Melanie Lang – FormAlloy