Problems of Producing Thin-Walled and Elastic Elements by Selective Laser Sintering

Abstract:

The article describes the technology of making thin-walled components and elastic by additive technology SLS using a polyamide powder PA 2200. The characteristics of the selected elements and the results of their strength tests are presented. The research focuses on the anisotropy of the materials in the various models. Printing processes were investigated on surfaces perpendicular and parallel to the axis of the model. Based on measurements of deformation, coefficients of elasticity, and the influence of selected parameters of the printing process, the accuracy of tested elements were determined. Comparing results of the research indicated that there is a significant influence of direction and printing process parameters on elastic properties. Research can be helpful in the future in the design process of elastic and thin-walled components such as springs and bellows.

• Periodical: Solid State Phenomena (Volume 223)
• Pages: 191-198
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.223.191
• Online since: November 2014
• Authors: Tomasz Kozior*
• Keywords: Bellows, Elasticity, Face Seal, Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

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