Purpose: The objective of this research paper is to compile a list of key moisture-sensitive smart materials used in 4D printing. These materials have applications in various fields, including industrial and medical, and the list can be used as a reference for creating 4D-printed sensors and actuators. Design/methodology/approach: The smart materials used in 4D printing are discussed, and a description of each material is given, including its principle, applications and areas of use. Findings: We have discovered a large number of different materials that are sensitive to moisture and have identified those that are most essential for use in 4D printing. Research limitations/implications: According to the results of this research, the moisture-sensitive materials used in 4D printing have very limited use and application, and the majority of these materials are still in the research and development stage. Originality/value: This review article provides researchers interested in using smart materials to exploit 4D printing in the industrial and medical fields, as well as in many other disciplines, with a means to identify the most widely used and prevalent moisture-sensitive materials.
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate how the use of 3D printing can facilitate the achievement of lean manufacturing objectives. The main goal of the study is to identify the similarities between the two concepts and evaluate how well they complement each other in terms of improving quality, productivity and reducing costs by eliminating waste. Design/methodology/approach: During this study, the methodology involved conducting a thorough and comprehensive examination of existing literature on lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing. The aim was to provide an overview of the relationship between these two concepts and gain insights into areas that require further research. Findings: Results obtained indicate a need for more comprehensive and detailed examination of the relationship between lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing in the existing literature. The study highlights the potential synergy between 3D printing and lean manufacturing, suggesting that their integration can enhance quality, productivity, and cost reduction through waste elimination. However, it is important to note that further empirical research is required to validate these findings and quantify the actual impact of combining these two concepts. Research limitations/implications: This study’s limitation is that it relies exclusively on a literature review and does not include any experimental testing to verify the suggested connection between lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing. Practical implications: This study can help companies understand how the use of 3D printing can aid in achieving lean manufacturing objectives. Additionally, the study can provide insights into best practices for combining lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing and can help companies to optimise the benefits of both. Originality/value: The conducted literature review provides valuable insights into the relationship between 3D printing and lean manufacturing. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by synthesising and analysing previous studies, highlighting how 3D printing can potentially contribute to the achievement of lean manufacturing goals and how those two concepts can complement each other.
Purpose: The present study aims to conduct a literature review on the various methods explored to enhance the quality of AlSi10Mg parts manufactured via the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process. Specifically, the research focuses on identifying strategies for reducing the porosity level in SLM-fabricated AlSi10Mg parts. Considering the highly competitive nature of the market in which SLM technology is employed, improving part quality is necessary to ensure business continuity and maintain a competitive edge. Design/methodology/approach: The present study offers a comprehensive examination of the SLM process, particularly emphasising the diverse parameters that can influence the porosity rate in SLM-fabricated parts. By providing a detailed description of the SLM process, we highlight the intricacy of this technology and discuss the significance of various parameters. Furthermore, we present a literature review of prior research on SLM, summarising the studied parameters and their impact on porosity. This research aims to enhance our understanding of the SLM process and the parameters that affect the density of SLM-fabricated parts. Findings: The present study aims to identify research opportunities in the field of SLM technology. One particularly promising area of investigation is exploring the correlation between scan direction and the porosity rate in SLM-fabricated parts. This research seeks to enhance our understanding of the relationship between these two parameters and their potential impact on the quality of SLM-fabricated parts. Practical implications: By reducing porosity, industries such as aerospace and aeronautics can attain enhanced performance through mechanical system optimisation. Originality/value: The present study summarises the various methods previously investigated for reducing the porosity rate in parts manufactured using the SLM process. Additionally, it proposes new avenues for achieving further parameter optimisation to attain higher levels of quality.
Purpose: This research work aims to exhibit the possibility to topologically optimize a mesostructured part printed virtually by FDM taking into account the manufacturing parameters. Design/methodology/approach: The topology optimization of a 3D part printed by FDM was carried out using the software ABAQUS. On the other hand, a numerical approach using a script based on G-code file has been achieved to create a virtual model. Then, it was optimized according to the Solid Isotropic Material with Penalization (SIMP) method, which minimizing the strain energy was the objective function and the volume fraction of 30% was the constraint. Findings: The final topological optimization design of the virtual model is approximately similar to the homogeneous part. Furthermore, the strain energy of the virtual model is less than the homogeneous part. However, the virtually 3D optimized part volume is higher than the homogeneous one. Research limitations/implications: In this study, we have limited our study on one layer owing to reduce the simulation time. Moreover, the time required to optimize the virtual model is inordinate. The ensuing study, we will optimize a multiple layer of the mesostructure. Practical implications: Our study provides a powerful method to optimize with accurately a mesostructure taken into consideration the manufacturing setting. Originality/value: In this paper, we have studied through an original approach the potential of topology optimization of a 3D part virtually printed by FDM. By means of our approach, we were able to optimize topologically the 3D parts printed by FDM taking into account the manufacturing parameters.
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to investigate experimentally the effect of large vibration of a cantilever and a fully free rectangular plate made by a Fused Filament Fabrication process. Furthermore, this investigation attempts to compare our measurements and those obtained in the literature experimentally. Design/methodology/approach: For this purpose, a test rig was designed and manufactured for all experimental trials. The plate was excited randomly and harmonically at large displacement respectively, to obtain the linear and non-linear frequencies parameter. Findings: The non-linear dynamic behaviour of our structure at forced vibration is figured by exciting the plate at large displacement. The dependence of frequency and amplitude vibration are examined for the first, second, and third mode shapes. The non-linear dynamic behaviour of cantilever plates is compared with literature to illustrate the convergence of our results by using our specific mechanical properties, printing parameters, and process. Furthermore, the non-dimensional comparison is shown by 33.38%, 5.83%, and 20.58% for the first, second, and third mode shapes, respectively. Research limitations/implications: Experimental tests will be performed on a 3D-printed metal plate to improve the present work. Practical implications: This work is intended to determine the dynamic proprieties of our parts in order to manufacture a safe and comfort machine. Originality/value: Actually, the dynamic behaviour of our 3D printing plates is compared with the obtained in the case of the isotropic plate for the aim to predict the convergence of both structures.
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