About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2nd International Conference on Technological Innovations in Metals Engineering (TIME)
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Symposium
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Technological Innovations in Metals Engineering (TIME)
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Presentation Title |
Comparative Microstructure Study of 3D Printed and Casted Copper Metal |
Author(s) |
Muzamil Ahmad Shabbir, Kamran Asim |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kamran Asim |
Abstract Scope |
Three-dimensional metal printing, is a relatively new technique having potential to enable manufacturers to print small metallic parts directly rather than adopting the traditional casting method. A research study was carried out to develop metallic components by combining Fused Deposition Modelling with Sintering technique. Coupons of copper filament were printed and sintered for three different time durations. After sintering, microstructure of coupons was studied by metallography technique and comparison was drawn with casted copper coupon. Moreover, micro hardness test was also performed to estimate the ultimate tensile strength of 3D printed copper. The grain structure and micro hardness was found to be in compliance with the casted copper, however, there was some non-uniformity in the grain structure. In light of the result obtained, it was decided that more experiments need to be carried out to optimize the sintering process. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |