About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2021 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2021)
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Symposium
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Special Session
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Presentation Title |
Surface Improvement of Additively Manufactured Polypropylene Parts |
Author(s) |
K. Rybalcenko, Luis Folgar, G. Ioannides, M. Haefele, S. Josupeit, M. Cabrera |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Luis Folgar |
Abstract Scope |
A study was done to analyze the vapor smoothing impact on Additively Manufactured Polypropylene (PP) components via PostPro® vapor smoothing process by AMT. The testing included surface properties, mechanical properties, and dimensional variation. Polypropylene is a common and versatile polymer used for a variety of applications in automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer industries. However, surface post-processing is required for PP parts to be fully functional. The results of this study confirmed the excellent compatibility and enhanced results of Additively Manufactured Ultrasint® PP grades, producing high performance parts that can be used in a wide variety of applications. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |