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 |
Study of Printing Parameters in Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt Chrome - Tricalcium Phosphate Biocomposite |
Author(s) |
Kuldeep Agarwal, John Ruprecht |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
John Ruprecht |
Abstract Scope |
Traditional metals such as stainless steel, titanium and cobalt chrome are used in biomedical applications (implants, scaffolds etc.) but suffer from issues such as osseointegration and compatibility with existing bone. One way to improve traditional biomaterials is to incorporate ceramics with these metals so that their mechanical properties can be similar to cortical bones. Tricalcium phosphate is such a ceramic with properties so that it can be used in human body. This research explores the use of binder jetting based additive manufacturing process to create a novel biocomposite made of cobalt chrome and tricalcium phosphate. Experiments were conducted and processing parameters were varied to study their effect on the printing of this biocomposite. This effect is important to understand so that the material can be optimized for use in specific applications. This study is an extension of the work presented in 2019 to include more material and analysis with SEM. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |