About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2026)
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| Symposium
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2026 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2026)
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| Presentation Title |
Comparative Analysis on Traditional Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing on Aluminum Matrix Alloy |
| Author(s) |
Emilio Misael Ceniceros Ortega, Johnathan Ornales, Elva Alicia Andujo, Sayuri Komiyama Perez, Omar Banda, Patricio Sebastian Rodriguez Beltran, Joshua Caballero, Jimena Coello, Yuky Macias, Brianna Herrera, Rebecca Herrera, Lizbeth Licerio, Josue Lopez, Cesar Lopez, Maria Fernanda Estrada Gonzalez, Francisco Medina |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Emilio Misael Ceniceros Ortega |
| Abstract Scope |
This research compares Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing against traditional die-casting across four components: casing, heatsink, housing, and a load-bearing bracket, to guide industrial technology selection. A characterization workflow combining CMM, blue light scanning, X-ray CT, hardness mapping, tensile testing (ASTM E8), and optical microscopy was developed.
Die-casting demonstrated superior dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and hardness (104–105 HV). However, LPBF produced significantly higher internal material quality, with near full density microstructures and far lower porosity, the die-cast heatsink contained 1,810 porosity instances versus only 47 in the LPBF equivalent. While die-cast parts achieved higher peak UTS in some samples, they exhibited brittle fracture behavior. LPBF parts showed superior ductility and consistent tensile performance (~250–260 MPa).
Die-casting suits high-volume production prioritizing surface quality; LPBF is preferable where internal integrity, microstructural uniformity, and ductility are critical. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |