Abstract: An extrusion system that can create a polymer/gas solution rapidly for continuous processing of microcellular plastics is presented. Microcellular plastics are characterized by cell densities greater ...

Abstract: Experiments were done to determine conditions under which vertical columns could be built by metal droplets landing sequentially on top of each other. Molten tin droplets (0.6mm diameter) were ...

Abstract: To create functional metal parts by depositing molten metal droplets on top of each other, we have to obtain good metallurgical bonding between droplets. To investigate conditions under which ...

Abstract: This paper addresses the reinforcement of photopolymers, through the addition of short glass fibers, for Rapid Layered Composite parts Manufacturing (RLCM). Novel designs for an (external) ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a rapid manufacturing process for the layered fabrication of polymer-based composite parts using short discontinuous fibers as reinforcements. This process uses a ...