ePrints

Compression testing of layered manufactured metal parts: the RAPTIA compression benchmark

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Kenneth Dalgarno

Downloads

Full text for this publication is not currently held within this repository. Alternative links are provided below where available.

Abstract

This paper reports the results of a compression test benchmarking study carried out to investigate the mechanical properties of layer manufactured metal components in order to assess their suitability in load bearing applications. Compression tests were carried out on the DTM LaserForm ST-100 material, ARCAM processed H13 tool steel, EOS DirectSteel (50?µm), and the ProMetal material. It is concluded that the LaserForm ST-100 material, the ARCAM H13 tool steel material, and the ProMetal material all exhibit responses to compressive loads which make them suitable for use in load bearing situations, whilst the EOS DirectSteel (50?µm) exhibits a small permanent set in compression, making it less suitable in these situations.

Publication metadata

Author(s): Dalgarno KW, Goodridge RD

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Rapid Prototype Journal

Year: 2004

Volume: 10

Issue: 4

Pages: 261-264

ISSN (print): 1355-2546

ISSN (electronic): 1758-7670

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13552540410551397

DOI: 10.1108/13552540410551397

Altmetrics

Share