Three-dimensional printability of bismuth alloys with low melting temperatures

Gülseren M. K., KOVAN V., TEZEL T.

Journal of Manufacturing Processes, cilt.92, ss.238-246, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 92
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.02.057
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Manufacturing Processes
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Compendex, INSPEC
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.238-246
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: 3D printing, Fused deposition modeling, Bismuth alloys, Rose's metal, Wood's metal
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Equipment that can produce high thermal energy and provide controlled environmental conditions is required to use metals in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. As a result, the costs of this equipment are relatively high. However, the potential for using simpler equipment for the 3D printing of alloys with low melting temperatures is remarkable. In this study, the printability of parts from low melting temperature alloys with a 3D printer using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique was investigated. Alloys with chemical compositions of Bi50Pb26.7Sn13.3CD10 and Bi50Pb25Sn25 were fabricated by FDM. The physical and mechanical properties of samples fabricated by FDM and conventional casting were then investigated. According to the data obtained, samples produced using FDM have lower tensile strength compared to traditional casting but show a greater elongation.