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Systematic selection of post-processing (PP) for complex internal structures of metal Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing as it is referred to in the media, is a group of
manufacturing technologies which are capable to produce complex, three dimensional
objects without the need for individual tooling. Today processes like selective laser melting
(SLM) are capable to produce d
Keywords: - Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D
printing
- Surface treatment
- Post Processing (PP)
- Surface roughness
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing as it is referred to in the media, is a group of
manufacturing technologies which are capable to produce complex, three dimensional
objects without the need for individual tooling. Today processes like selective laser melting
(SLM) are capable to produce direct parts in end-user quality out of metal.
In R&D the treatment of internal surfaces causes problems and is currently one of the
biggest obstacles for AM app. The objective of this thesis is to select potential PP, that
improves the surface, that the AM technology is capable to enter new branches like
automotive and the medical industry.
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing as it is referred to in the media, is a group of manufacturing technologies which are capable to produce complex, three dimensional objects without the need for individual tooling. Today processes like selective laser melting (SLM) are capable to produce direct parts in end-user quality out of metal. In R&D the treatment of internal surfaces causes problems and is currently one of the biggest obstacles for AM app. The objective of this thesis is to select potential PP, that improves the surface, that the AM technology is capable to enter new branches like automotive and the medical industry.
- Research and investigation of potential processes, to improve the surface roughness of
complex AM structures, which are difficult to access.
- Designing probes, which contain a large variety of geometries.
- The process can based on a chemical, mechanical or thermal process, or it can be a
combination of the processes.
- Deeply understanding of the process in theory and practice.
- Execute tests, in cooperation with an industry partner, to validate the theoretical
considerations.
- Research and investigation of potential processes, to improve the surface roughness of complex AM structures, which are difficult to access. - Designing probes, which contain a large variety of geometries. - The process can based on a chemical, mechanical or thermal process, or it can be a combination of the processes. - Deeply understanding of the process in theory and practice. - Execute tests, in cooperation with an industry partner, to validate the theoretical considerations.
- Interested in new technologies - Structured and have a systematical way of working - Interested in the interdisciplinary product development - Optionally: Experienced in machining and processes - Capable to work independently - Communicative and cooperative
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Julian Ferchow
LEE O 207
Leonhardstrasse 21, 8092 Zürich
ferchow@inspire.ethz.ch
pd|z Julian Ferchow LEE O 207 Leonhardstrasse 21, 8092 Zürich ferchow@inspire.ethz.ch