Method for characterization and enhancement of 3D printing by binder jetting applied to the textures quality
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present a technical approach to evaluate the quality of textures obtained by an inkjet during binder jetting in 3D printing on a powder bed through contours detection to improve the quality of the surface printed according to the result of the assembly between the inkjet and a granular product.
Design/methodology/approach
The manufacturing process is based on the use of computer-aided design and a 3D printer via binder jetting. Image processing measures the edge deviation of a texture on the granular surface with the possibility of implementing a correction in an active assembly through a “design for manufacturing” (DFM) approach. Example application is presented through first tests.
Findings
This approach observes a shape alteration of the printed image on a 3D printed product, and the work used the image processing method to improve the model according to the DFM approach.
Originality/value
This paper introduces a solution for improving the texture quality on 3D printed products realized via binder jetting. The DFM approach proposes an active assembly by compensating the print errors in upstream of a product life cycle.
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Acknowledgements
This paper forms part of a special section on Functionally Graded Rapid Prototyping, 4D Printing & Self-Assemblies.
Citation
Gardan, J. (2017), "Method for characterization and enhancement of 3D printing by binder jetting applied to the textures quality", Assembly Automation, Vol. 37 No. 2, pp. 162-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/AA-01-2016-007
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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