Abstract
The Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) method is the most rapidly growing Additive Manufacturing (AM) method[1]. FDM employs a 2.5D deposition scheme which induce a step-ladder shaped surface definition [2], with seams of the individual layers clearly visible[3]. This paper investigate to which extend chemical vapour polishing can be applied to eliminate the layered surfaces from FDM, so that a polished surface quality is obtained. It is quantified to what extend parts can be vapour polished and how geometrical and mechanical properties alter. The fundamental question is whether the surfaces of FDM manufactured parts can be taken from their current quality into the precision engineering domain.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology |
Publication date | 2014 |
Pages | 125-128 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology - Valamar Lacroma Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia Duration: 2 Jun 2014 → 6 Jun 2014 Conference number: 14 |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology |
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Number | 14 |
Location | Valamar Lacroma Hotel |
Country/Territory | Croatia |
City | Dubrovnik |
Period | 02/06/2014 → 06/06/2014 |