Effects of Nozzle Distance on Micro Quality in 3D Printing

Abstract:

The quality of forming model was influenced by the nozzle distance, during three dimensional printing. UV inkjet printer was used to complete 3D printing; the micro quality of printings under different nozzle distances were studied, and the influences of line attributes and surface attributes in micro quality caused by different nozzle distances were analyzed and discussed, in order to get the best micro quality through the nozzle distance setting. The results showed that the nozzle distance within a certain range, the influence on line attributes is greater than the influence on surface attributes caused by nozzle distance; when the nozzle distance is between 1.5-2.5mm, the micro quality of printed image is best.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 644-650)
• Pages: 4900-4904
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.644-650.4900
• Online since: September 2014
• Authors: Zhao Hui Yu, Huan Mei Wang, Guang Xue Chen*
• Keywords: 3D Printing, Line Attributes, Nozzle Distance, Surface Attributes

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