About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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2025 Undergraduate Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPU-5: Validating Indentation-Based Techniques as a Rapid Method for Assessing Additively Manufactured Metals |
| Author(s) |
Rachel Tsang, Ashton H Lyon, Kyle L Tsaknopoulos, Danielle L Cote |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Rachel Tsang |
| Abstract Scope |
Assessing the mechanical integrity of metal additive manufacturing (AM) parts is crucial for integrating AM in industrial applications. However, traditional tensile testing methods can be time consuming and resource intensive. This work evaluates the application of profilometry-based indentation plastometry (PIP) to characterize 3D-printed metal components produced through cold spray additive manufacturing. PIP results are directly compared to previously tensile testing data to assess accuracy and repeatability. With the goal for PIP to provide comparable mechanical property measurements while offering a faster and more material efficient alternative to traditional methods, this work highlights the potential for PIP to streamline material quality validation in AM and support the broader adoption of emerging technologies. |