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POLYMERS
卷 15, 期 9, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym15092221
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material extrusion-based 3D printing; surface roughness; surface finish; surface heating; laser process
This study demonstrates an in-process thermal radiation-assisted, surface reflow method that significantly improves the surface finish of printed parts, both for flat and curved surfaces. The roughness reduction was characterized using optical profilometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the local heated spot temperature was quantified using a thermal camera.
Material extrusion-based polymer 3D printing, one of the most commonly used additive manufacturing processes for thermoplastics and composites, has drawn extensive attention due to its capability and cost effectiveness. However, the low surface finish quality of the printed parts remains a drawback due to the nature of stacking successive layers along one direction and the nature of rastering of the extruded tracks of material. In this work, an in-process thermal radiation-assisted, surface reflow method is demonstrated that significantly improves the surface finish of the sidewalls of printed parts. It is observed that the surface finish of the printed part is drastically improved for both flat and curved surfaces. The effect of surface reflow on roughness reduction was characterized using optical profilometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the local heated spot temperature was quantified using a thermal camera.
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