Characterization and Processing Behavior of Heated Aluminum-Polycarbonate Composite Build Plates for the FDM Additive Manufacturing Process

One of the most essential components of the fused deposition modeling (FDM) additive manufacturing (AM) process is the build plate, the surface upon which the part is constructed. These are typically made from aluminum or glass, but there are clear disadvantages to both and restrictions on which mat...

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Main Authors: Sherri L. Messimer, Albert E. Patterson, Nasiha Muna, Akshay P. Deshpande, Tais Rocha Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/2/1/12