This thesis presents a model for the procedures of manufacturing Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) components by calculating required process parameters using empirical equations. Such an empirical model has been required within the FFF field of research for a considerable amount of time and will allow for an expansion in understanding of the fundamental mathematics of FFF. Data acquired through experimentation has allowed for a data set of geometric characteristics to be built up and used to validate the model presented. The research presented draws on previous literature in the fields of additive manufacturing, machine engineering, tool-path programming, polymer science and rheology. Combining these research fields has allowed for an understanding of the FFF process which has been presented in its simplest form allowing FFF users of all levels to incorporate the empirical model into their work whilst still allowing for the complexity of the process. Initial literature research showed that Polylactic Acid (PLA) is now in common use within the field of FFF and therefore was selected as the main working material for this project. The FFF technique, which combines extrusion and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques, has a relatively recent history with little understood about the fundamental mathematics governing the process. This project aims to rectify the apparent gap in understanding and create a basis upon which to build research for understanding complex FFF techniques and/or processes involving extruding polymer onto surfaces.

This thesis presents a model for the procedures of manufacturing Fused Fila ment Fabrication (FFF) components by calculating required process parameters using empirical equations. Such an empirical model has been required within the FFF field of research for a considerable amount of time and will allow for an ex pansion in understanding of the fundamental mathematics of FFF. Data acquired through experimentation has allowed for a data set of geometric characteristics to be built up and used to validate the model presented. The research presented draws on previous literature in the fields of additive manufacturing, machine engi neering, tool-path programming, polymer science and rheology. Combining these research fields has allowed for an understanding of the FFF process which has been presented in its simplest form allowing FFF users of all levels to incorporate the empirical model into their work whilst still allowing for the complexity of the process. Initial literature research showed that Polylactic Acid (PLA) is now in common use within the field of FFF and therefore was selected as the main working mate rial for this project. The FFF technique, which combines extrusion and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques, has a relatively recent history with lit tle understood about the fundamental mathematics governing the process. This project aims to rectify the apparent gap in understanding and create a basis upon which to build research for understanding complex FFF techniques and/or pro cesses involving extruding polymer onto surfaces.

Ultrasonic Consolidation (UC) is a solid state additive manufacturing process which fabricates three-dimensional objects by ultrasonically joining metal foils together, layer-bylayer, to form a solid part. A wide range of materials can be used to fabricate parts by UC and products with complex internal geometry can be generated by shaping the crosssection throughout the build using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) milling. As a result of its ability to embed various secondary materials and fibres in metal matrices, UC has emerged as a potential method of fabricating multi-functional materials and structures.

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from 3D CAD model. The process includes that material depositing, joining or solidifying using computer control. It is getting widely used in many fields, such as architecture and civil engineering, industry and even medical fields. Also, the prevalence of 6 axis industrial robot gives researchers and engineers extended possibilities to design and create with the additional degrees of freedom. This project has been conducted at KTH ABE school and ITM school. In recent years, The ABE school explored the possibility of 3D printing with building materials such as concrete which provides a practical basis for the implementation of this project. The ITM school gave guidance and suggestions for this project based on their experience in industrial manufacturing and robot control. The goals were to propose an improvement of current workflow and explore a detection strategy for the defection of concrete 3D printing product. Due to the material limitations of concrete and robot control, the previous printing tasks that should have been automated require human supervision and intervention, which affects work efficiency and completion of finished product. In order to avoid this, an Intel RealSense L515 Lidar camera was applied to capture a point cloud of product to detect the height of product and program can compensate the print layers number and robot trajectory. The industrial robot is controlled by KRL generated from the known trajectory. The implementation of this project consists of background research, design the layout of 3D printing system, algorithm development and case study. A simple clay model is produced during this project to study the feasibility of this method. / Additiv tillverkning, även känd som 3D-utskrift, är konstruktionen av ett tredimensionellt objektfrån 3D CAD-modellen. Processen innefattar att material avsätter, sammanfogar eller stelnar under datorstyrningen. Det används allmänt inom många områden, till exempel arkitektur och anläggning, industri och till och med medicinska områden. Också, förekomsten av 6-axligindustrirobot ger forskare och ingenjörer mer möjlighet att designa och skapa på grund av fler frihetsgrader. Detta projekt har genomförts vid KTH ABE-skolan och ITM-skolan. Under de senaste åren har ABE -skolan undersökt möjligheterna till 3D-utskrift med byggmaterial som betong, vilket ger en teoretisk grund för genomförandet av detta projekt. ITM-skolan gav vägledning och förslag för detta projekt baserat på deras erfarenhet av industrielltillverkning och robotstyrning. Målen var att föreslå en förbättring av det nuvarande arbetsflödet och utforska en detekteringsstrategi för osäkerheten i konkret 3D-utskrift. På grund av den materiella begränsningen av betong och felaktighet i robotstyrning kräver de tidigare utskriftsuppgifterna som borde ha automatiserats mänsklig övervakning och intervention. Detta påverkar arbetseffektiviteten och färdigställandet av den färdiga produkten. För att undvika detta tillämpades en Intel RealSense L515 -radarkamera för att fånga produktensmoln för att upptäcka produktens höjd och programmet kan kompensera antalet utskriftslager och robotbanan. Industriroboten styrs av KRL genererad från den kända banan. Genomförandet av detta projekt består av bakgrundsresurser, design av layouten för 3D -utskriftssystem, algoritmutveckling och fallstudier. En enkel lermodell produceras under detta projekt för att studera genomförbarheten av denna metod.

No presente trabalho foi desenvolvido um suporte catalítico monolítico para fins aeroespaciais empregando a manufatura aditiva. Para tanto, foi proposta uma geometria que proporcione um escoamento turbulento, permitindo um maior contato entre o reagente e a superfície do catalisador, proporcionando menor perda de carga ao sistema. Esta nova estrutura foi obtida via manufatura aditiva, através da técnica de Sinterização Seletiva a Laser (SLS) indireta. Para utilizar a técnica SLS e material cerâmico, foi necessário desenvolver um revestimento sobre as partículas de alumina para promover a aderência entre as mesmas durante o processo de manufatura aditiva. Em seguida foram definidos, experimentalmente, os parâmetros de aplicação da técnica SLS para o compósito alumina/poliamida. Por fim, foi fabricado, via SLS, o suporte catalítico na forma monolítica. Após a confecção do suporte monolítico, foi desenvolvido um revestimento composto de pseudo-boemita e nitrato de alumínio e aplicado na superfície do monólito, a fim de expandir a área superficial específica do material. Este aumento da área específica favorece a dispersão da fase ativa, composta de óxidos de cobalto e manganês, na superfície do suporte. A caracterização do catalisador monolítico foi realizada a partir das técnicas de Adsorção de Nitrogênio, Análise Termogravimétrica, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura e Espectrometria de Emissão Ótica com Fonte de Plasma (ICP-OES). O desempenho do catalisador monolítico na decomposição do H2O2 concentrado foi analisado via teste de gota, monitorado por câmera de alta velocidade. Os bons resultados obtidos nesta reação apontam esta técnica de obtenção de suporte catalítico monolítico através da manufatura aditiva como uma metodologia promissora a ser empregada em sistemas catalíticos com elevada difusão de massa e calor, mas principalmente em sistemas propulsivos a monopropelente. / This work was developed by the additive manufacture monolithic catalytic support to apply aerospace applications. A geometry was proposed to implement a turbulent flow allowing a better contact with catalytic surface and reagent with a low pressure drop in the system. This new structure was obtained by additive manufacture through indirect Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technique. Firstly, in order to use the SLS for the ceramic material was developed a coating on the alumina particles to promote a melting between them during addictive manufacturing process. Secondly, the printer parameters SLS was configurated into the alumina/polyamide particle. Finally, the monolithic catalytic support was built via SLS. After the monolithic support building, the pseudo-boehmite and aluminum nitrate coating was developed and applied on the monolithic surface to increase the specific superficial area of the material. This increasing of the specific surface area helps the spread of the active phase to made up of cobalt and manganese oxide in the support surface. The characterization of the monolithic catalyst was carried out using the nitrogen adsorption technique, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and inductive coupled plasma with optical emission spectrometry. The monolithic catalytic performance in the H2O2 concentrated decomposition was analyzed via drop test monitored by the high-speed camera. The good results of this reaction and such a technique of monolithic catalytic support obtainment through the additive manufacture show that a promising methodology can be used in the catalytic system with high diffusion of mass and heat but mainly, in monopropellant propulsive system.

No presente trabalho foi desenvolvido um suporte catalítico monolítico para fins aeroespaciais empregando a manufatura aditiva. Para tanto, foi proposta uma geometria que proporcione um escoamento turbulento, permitindo um maior contato entre o reagente e a superfície do catalisador, proporcionando menor perda de carga ao sistema. Esta nova estrutura foi obtida via manufatura aditiva, através da técnica de Sinterização Seletiva a Laser (SLS) indireta. Para utilizar a técnica SLS e material cerâmico, foi necessário desenvolver um revestimento sobre as partículas de alumina para promover a aderência entre as mesmas durante o processo de manufatura aditiva. Em seguida foram definidos, experimentalmente, os parâmetros de aplicação da técnica SLS para o compósito alumina/poliamida. Por fim, foi fabricado, via SLS, o suporte catalítico na forma monolítica. Após a confecção do suporte monolítico, foi desenvolvido um revestimento composto de pseudo-boemita e nitrato de alumínio e aplicado na superfície do monólito, a fim de expandir a área superficial específica do material. Este aumento da área específica favorece a dispersão da fase ativa, composta de óxidos de cobalto e manganês, na superfície do suporte. A caracterização do catalisador monolítico foi realizada a partir das técnicas de Adsorção de Nitrogênio, Análise Termogravimétrica, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura e Espectrometria de Emissão Ótica com Fonte de Plasma (ICP-OES). O desempenho do catalisador monolítico na decomposição do H2O2 concentrado foi analisado via teste de gota, monitorado por câmera de alta velocidade. Os bons resultados obtidos nesta reação apontam esta técnica de obtenção de suporte catalítico monolítico através da manufatura aditiva como uma metodologia promissora a ser empregada em sistemas catalíticos com elevada difusão de massa e calor, mas principalmente em sistemas propulsivos a monopropelente. / This work was developed by the additive manufacture monolithic catalytic support to apply aerospace applications. A geometry was proposed to implement a turbulent flow allowing a better contact with catalytic surface and reagent with a low pressure drop in the system. This new structure was obtained by additive manufacture through indirect Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technique. Firstly, in order to use the SLS for the ceramic material was developed a coating on the alumina particles to promote a melting between them during addictive manufacturing process. Secondly, the printer parameters SLS was configurated into the alumina/polyamide particle. Finally, the monolithic catalytic support was built via SLS. After the monolithic support building, the pseudo-boehmite and aluminum nitrate coating was developed and applied on the monolithic surface to increase the specific superficial area of the material. This increasing of the specific surface area helps the spread of the active phase to made up of cobalt and manganese oxide in the support surface. The characterization of the monolithic catalyst was carried out using the nitrogen adsorption technique, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and inductive coupled plasma with optical emission spectrometry. The monolithic catalytic performance in the H2O2 concentrated decomposition was analyzed via drop test monitored by the high-speed camera. The good results of this reaction and such a technique of monolithic catalytic support obtainment through the additive manufacture show that a promising methodology can be used in the catalytic system with high diffusion of mass and heat but mainly, in monopropellant propulsive system.

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O aço maraging é conhecido pela sua alta resistência mecânica proveniente da formação de precipitados intermetálicos como Ni3Ti e Fe2Mo durante o envelhecimento, porém com subsequente perda de tenacidade à fratura. Existe uma vasta literatura sobre este tipo de aço, o qual é submetido a diversos tratamentos térmicos. Normalmente dois tratamentos térmicos são aplicados: uma homogeneização inicial para solubilização dos precipitados, sendo a recomendação geral 820 °C/1 h, e posteriormente o tratamento de envelhecimento, variando a temperatura de 455 °C a 510 °C e o tempo de 3 a 12 h. No entanto, pode haver variações no tratamento, como aquecimento após homogeneização numa faixa de temperatura intercrítica ou abaixo da Ac1 visando a reversão da martensita em austenita e o refino de grão. Até o presente momento, não está bem definida a influência da temperatura/tempo em tratamentos de temperaturas inter ou subcríticas que visam o refinamento da estrutura e o aumento da austenita retida/reversa. A literatura mostra tratamentos na liga maraging 300 por meio de estudos mais antigos, da década de 70 e 80, utilizando aquecimentos curtos e cíclicos para reversão e estabilização da austenita reversa. Estudos mais recentes de outras ligas utilizaram tratamentos isotérmicos para difusão e reversão da martensita em austenita. Nesta proposta serão pesquisadas as duas rotas de tratamento, cíclica e isotérmica, para avaliar a reversão martensita-austenita. Os tratamentos cíclicos foram caracterizados por EBSD, MEV e difração de raio-X ex-situ. Os tratamentos isotérmicos foram caracterizados por EBSD e difração de raio-X de fonte sincrotron in-situ, ou seja, medida em tempo real durante o tratamento. Ambas as condições foram avaliadas mecanicamente por meio de ensaios de flexão de 3 pontos. / Maraging steel is known for its high mechanical strength resulting from the formation of intermetallic precipitates such as Ni3Ti and Fe2Mo during aging heat treatment, with subsequent loss of fracture toughness. There is a vast literature on this type of steel, which is subjected to various thermal treatments. Normally two heat treatments are applied: an initial homogenization for solubilization of the precipitates, the general recommendation being 820 ° C/1 h, and later the aging treatment, varying temperature from 455 ° C to 510 ° C and time of treatment from 3 to 12 hours. However, there may be applied other heat treatments, such as heating after homogenization in an intercritical temperature range or below Ac1 for the reversion of martensite-to-austenite and grain refinement. To date, the influence of temperature and time on inter- or subcritical temperature treatments aiming at grain refinement and martensite-to-austenite reversion is not well defined. The literature shows treatments in the maraging 300 alloy, from the 70s and 80s, using short and cyclic heat treatment for reversion and stabilization of austenite. Recent studies of other alloys have used isothermal treatments for diffusion and martensite-to-austenite revresion. In this study, two heat treatment routes, cyclical and isothermal, were investigated to evaluate the martensite-to-austenite reversion. Cyclic treatments were characterized by EBSD, SEM and ex-situ X-ray diffraction. The isothermal treatments were characterized by EBSD and X-ray diffraction of synchrotron source in-situ, that is, measured in real time during the treatment. Both conditions were mechanically evaluated by 3-point-bending tests.