About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Symposium
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2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Presentation Title |
Build Plate Design for Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing |
Author(s) |
Alex Roschli, Brian K. Post, Celeste Atkins, Phillip Chesser, Adam G. Stevens, Kristin Zaloudek |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alex Roschli |
Abstract Scope |
A fundamental part of machine design for large format polymer extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) systems is the substrate where the object is to be constructed, often referred to as the build plate. A good build plate is imperative for a successful build as it is used for supporting and positioning the part during the entire construction. For planar 3D printing, this build plate needs to be flat and in-plane with the X/Y motion of the 3D printer. Additional functionality can include heaters for preventing delamination or warping, vacuum to help prevent warping, removable build surfaces for quick part removal, and mounting features for helping position a part for subtractive operations. This paper reviews existing build plate designs and discusses the design considerations and materials for build plate fabrication. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |