Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) technology mostly used to produce thermoplastic parts. However, producing metallic or ceramic parts by FFF is also a sintered-based AM process. FFF for metallic parts can be divided into five steps: (1) raw material s...
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| description | Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) technology mostly used to produce thermoplastic parts. However, producing metallic or ceramic parts by FFF is also a sintered-based AM process. FFF for metallic parts can be divided into five steps: (1) raw material selection and feedstock mixture (including palletization), (2) filament production (extrusion), (3) production of AM components using the filament extrusion process, (4) debinding, and (5) sintering. These steps are interrelated, where the parameters interact with the others and have a key role in the integrity and quality of the final metallic parts. FFF can produce high-accuracy and complex metallic parts, potentially revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and taking AM components to a new level. In the FFF technology for metallic materials, material compatibility, production quality, and cost-effectiveness are the challenges to overcome to make it more competitive compared to other AM technologies, like the laser processes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in FFF for metallic materials, including the metals and binders used, the challenges faced, potential applications, and the impact of FFF on the manufacturing (prototyping and end parts), design freedom, customization, sustainability, supply chain, among others. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8b6ae35ec23147cca7a129ff2e6eb13a2023-12-22T14:22:27ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-12-011624750510.3390/ma16247505Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief ReviewJose M. Costa0Elsa W. Sequeiros1Manuel F. Vieira2Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalDepartment of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalDepartment of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalFused filament fabrication (FFF) is an extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) technology mostly used to produce thermoplastic parts. However, producing metallic or ceramic parts by FFF is also a sintered-based AM process. FFF for metallic parts can be divided into five steps: (1) raw material selection and feedstock mixture (including palletization), (2) filament production (extrusion), (3) production of AM components using the filament extrusion process, (4) debinding, and (5) sintering. These steps are interrelated, where the parameters interact with the others and have a key role in the integrity and quality of the final metallic parts. FFF can produce high-accuracy and complex metallic parts, potentially revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and taking AM components to a new level. In the FFF technology for metallic materials, material compatibility, production quality, and cost-effectiveness are the challenges to overcome to make it more competitive compared to other AM technologies, like the laser processes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in FFF for metallic materials, including the metals and binders used, the challenges faced, potential applications, and the impact of FFF on the manufacturing (prototyping and end parts), design freedom, customization, sustainability, supply chain, among others.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/24/7505additive manufacturingsolid-state processesmaterial extrusionfused filament fabricationmetallic materials |
| spellingShingle | Jose M. Costa Elsa W. Sequeiros Manuel F. Vieira Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review Materials additive manufacturing solid-state processes material extrusion fused filament fabrication metallic materials |
| title | Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review |
| title_full | Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review |
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| title_short | Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review |
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| topic | additive manufacturing solid-state processes material extrusion fused filament fabrication metallic materials |
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