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Development of a Large-scale Continuous Carbon Fiber Composite Additive Manufacturing System Based on Fused Granular Fabrication
DownloadSpring 2024
The thesis details the design and development of a method to additively manufacture continuous carbon fiber in a polyether ether ketone (PEEK) polymer matrix at a large scale. The majority of the additive manufacturing techniques are limited by size and printing time. Furthermore, the mechanical...
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Improving 3D Printability and Functional Performance of Polyethylene across Visible and IR Spectrums through IR Transparent Pigmentation and Polyolefin Additives
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Polyolefin thermoplastics form a significant fraction of the world scale production of plastics and are of high interest due to their toughness, low cost, good chemical resistance and excellent IR properties. Two grades of PE: Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene...
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Design and system identification for a plasma transferred arc additive manufacturing technology
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The increase in the pace of development of additive manufacturing technology opens new markets and expands the scope of research and knowledge. Additive manufacturing, previously known as rapid prototyping, can employ advanced state-of-the-art materials, such as metal composites, in metal 3D...
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Geometric Tolerance Quantification and Prediction Framework for Additive Manufacturing Processes
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an advanced manufacturing technology used to manufacture custom and geometrically complex parts using a layer-by-layer material addition process. Variations in the AM process lead to ‘deviations’ in the manufactured part, resulting in geometric non-conformance. To...
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Plasma Transferred Arc Additive Manufacturing Using 17-4 Precipitation Hardened Stainless Steel
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Plasma transferred arc additive manufacturing (PTA-AM) is a newly developed additive manufacturing (AM) process for the manufacturing of large industrial parts for the resource sector. A common material used in numerous industries is 17-4 precipitation hardened (PH) stainless steel, mainly due...
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Development and characterization of magnetic particle reinforced polymers for additive manufacturing processes
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Additive manufacturing enables the production of complex parts with less tooling and minimum material wastage. Polymer composites with magnetic functionality are promising for many applications like sensors, non-contact actuators and permanent magnets for electromechanical devices. The primary...
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Fall 2019
Cutting the pavement to install a small diameter utility network, such as flexible pipes, conduits or telecommunication lines, is a common practice in urban areas. The last 200 meters of installation is known particularly difficult to deliver, with obstacles both above and below ground to...
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A Novel 3D Printed Brace Manufacturing Process for the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity with lateral curvature and axial vertebral rotation affecting 1-3% of adolescents. Bracing is a proven non-surgical treatment aiming to stop curve progression. Literature has shown that brace wear time affects brace...
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Parameter Optimization of a Low Temperature Difference Gamma-Type Stirling Engine to Maximize Shaft Power
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An investigation was performed with three main objectives. Determine the configuration andoperating parameter of a low temperature difference Stirling engine (LTDSE) that would result inthe maximum shaft power. Calculate the mean West number for LTDSEs and compare it to themean West number for...
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Polymerization Kinetics and Structure-Property Relationships of Ethylene/1-Hexene Copolymers
DownloadFall 2018
Caldera Palacios, Anuar Alfonso
Polyethylene accounts for 32% of the world’s plastics production and it is continuing to grow for the foreseeable future. Its versatility to modify its molecular structure using different types of catalyst or modifying the reaction conditions makes polyethylene suitable for a wide range of...