Multi Jet Fusion printed lattice materials: characterization and prediction of mechanical performance
Andrew Y. Chen, Ailin Chen, Andrew Fitzhugh, Aja Hartman, Pierre Kaiser, Ihuoma Nwaogwugwu, Jun Zeng, Grace X. Gu
Abstract
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a 3D-printing process capable of fabricating large-scale polymer structures. Herein, we present a framework for MJF-printed lattices with tunable stiffness and strength based on an empirical analysis of structural behavior.
Topics & Concepts
Characterization (materials science)FusionMaterials scienceStiffnessLattice (music)3d printedJet (fluid)3D printingPolymerNanotechnologyComposite materialMechanical engineeringEngineeringAerospace engineeringBiomedical engineeringAcousticsPhysicsLinguisticsPhilosophyAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesCellular and Composite StructuresAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials