Material challenges in the manufacturing of tailored structures with direct write technologies

Sini Metsä-Kortelainen, Helena Ronkainen, Tommi Varis, Kimmo Ruusuvuori, Robert Roozeman, Tapio Vehmas, Virpi Kupiainen, Tiina Ahlroos, Juha Lagerbom, Tomi Suhonen

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    Abstract

    Two different direct write technologies, Direct Write Paste (DWP) and Direct Write Thermal Spray (DWTS), and the general material challenges related to these technologies are described in this paper. These new technologies open new routes to produce highly functional products that can be tailored and customised according to the demands of the applications. The DWP process is based on dispensing paste-like materials through a tip onto a substrate. Depending on the paste material, either 2 or 3 dimensional structures can be printed. The DWTS technique is based on thermal spraying, which is a spray process where the powder material is accelerated in molten form and impinged onto a surface. Products made using DWTS are especially targeted at harsh environment solutions. Results related to development of printable materials and printed products are presented.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMaterials Challenges and Testing for Manufacturing, Mobility, Biomedical Applications and Climate
    EditorsWerasak Udomkichdecha, Thomas Böllinghaus, Anchalee Manonukul, Jürgen Lexow
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages57-66
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-11340-1
    ISBN (Print)978-3-319-11339-5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event4th WMRIF Workshop for Young Scientists - Pathum Thani, Thailand
    Duration: 28 Aug 201231 Aug 2012

    Workshop

    Workshop4th WMRIF Workshop for Young Scientists
    Country/TerritoryThailand
    CityPathum Thani
    Period28/08/1231/08/12

    Keywords

    • Direct write
    • dispensing
    • additive manufacturing
    • thermal spray
    • ProperPart

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