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Abstract
The purpose of this independent study was to design an experimental wax model for the mixing of metal particles in the melt pool of a powder-blown fusion 3D printer. Last semester, a method was developed to create wax particles of the same size distribution as the metal powders used in additive manufacturing. This semester, several improvements were made to the wax particle generation setup which increased its efficiency. A paper insert was added to the inside of the cooling tube to ease the removal of built-up wax, and aluminum foil was wrapped around the collection container to prevent wax particles from escaping. Additionally, a method of imaging the blown particles was investigated. A high-speed camera was used to film abrasive compound sprayed from a media blaster. Future work should focus on fine-tuning the parameters of the imaging setup and testing the apparatus with the wax particles.
Document Type
Final Report
Class Name
Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences Independent Study
Date of Submission
5-8-2024
Recommended Citation
Kimball, Ranch, "Improvement of A Particle Generation Process and Development of an Imaging Method for Experimental Modeling of Additive Manufacturing" (2024). Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Independent Study. 268.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems500/268