Fused Filament Fabrication of WC-10Co Hardmetals: A Study on Binder Formulations and Printing Variables

Autor: Julián David Rubiano Buitrago, Andrés Fernando Gil Plazas, Luis Alejandro Boyacá Mendivelso, Liz Karen Herrera Quintero
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, Vol 8, Iss 3, p 118 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2504-4494
DOI: 10.3390/jmmp8030118
Popis: This research explores the utilization of powder fused filament fabrication (PFFF) for producing tungsten carbide-cobalt (WC-10Co) hardmetals, focusing on binder formulations and their impact on extrusion force as well as the influence of printing variables on the green and sintered density of samples. By examining the interplay between various binder compositions and backbone contents, this study aims to enhance the mechanical properties of the sintered parts while reducing defects inherent in the printing process. Evidence suggests that formulated feedstocks affect the hardness of the sintered hardmetal—not due to microstructural changes but macrostructural responses such as macro defects introduced during printing, debinding, and sintering of samples. The results demonstrate the critical role of polypropylene grafted with maleic anhydride (PP-MA) content in improving part density and sintered hardness, indicating the need for tailored thermal debinding protocols tailored to each feedstock. This study provides insights into feedstock formulation for hardmetal PFFF, proposing a path toward refining manufacturing processes to achieve better quality and performance of 3D printed hardmetal components.
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