4th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing
Lecture
13.06.2024 (CEST)
MoldJet and 3D Gel Casting: Material properties of IN713C and Ti Grade 5
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Dr. Thomas Studnitzky

Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung

Studnitzky, T. (Speaker)¹; Riecker, S.¹; Teuber, R.¹; Weißgärber, T.¹; Zhong, C.¹
¹Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Dresden
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Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is dominant in Additive Manufacturing of metals, but it has limitations in terms of geometries, materials, and productivity. Sinter-based additive manufacturing (SBAM) processes like MoldJet and 3D Gel Casting are emerging as important alternatives. MoldJet targets medium and large series production, while 3D Gel Casting is limited to small quantities. This paper compares the properties of the materials IN713C and Ti Grade 5 with established processes like LPBF and Metal Injection Moulding (MIM). Test samples were printed, sintered, and characterized. The results show that 3D Gel Casting and MoldJet can achieve and exceed the typical values of MIM. The values achieved for IN713C are 1166 MPa (tensile strength) and 12.5% (fracture strain), while for values for Ti Grade 5 were 867 MPa (tensile strength) and 10% (fracture strain). Both technologies have with both materials low residual porosity smaller 3% and good surface values (Ra) below 3.5 µm without post-processing. The sintering shrinkage, microstructure, and layer structure show homogenous behaviour. These processes also have economic advantages, with MoldJet offering high productivity at low costs and 3D Gel Casting providing superior surface qualities.

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