| About this Abstract | 
   
    | Meeting | 2021 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2021) | 
   
    | Symposium | Special Session | 
   
    | 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 |