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Magnetic abrasive polishing of additively manufactured 316L stainless steel parts

  • Jiong Zhang
  • , Wei Guang Tai
  • , Hao Wang
  • , A. Senthil Kumar
  • , Wen Feng Lu
  • , Jerry Ying Hsi Fuh

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Selective laser melting (SLM), as one of the additive manufacturing (AM) processes, is widely applied to directly fabricate functional structures and complex geometries by selectively melting layers of powder. However, the surface finish of the parts fabricated by this process could not readily meet the requirements of various applications. Therefore, post-processing is needed to further improve the surface quality of the AM-ed parts. Magnetic abrasive finishing (MAF) uses a flexible polishing head to remove material from the workpiece surface at a controllable rate. The high flexibility of MAF makes it a promising method for post-finishing the complex parts prepared by SLM. It is well recognised that the scanning strategy of the SLM process would greatly affect the microstructure of SLM-ed parts and the associated surface textures. In this paper, the polishability of the SLM-ed 316L stainless steel parts is investigated in the magnetic abrasive polishing tests. © 2018 CURRAN-CONFERENCE.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 18th International Conference & Exhibition
EditorsO. Riemer, Enrico Savio, D. Billington, R. K. Leach, D. Phillips
Publishereuspen
Pages401-402
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9780995775121
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN 2018) - Venice Terminal Passeggeri (VTP), Venice, Italy
Duration: 4 Jun 20188 Jun 2018
https://www.euspen.eu/events/18th-international-conference-exhibition-4th-8th-june-2018-2-2-2/

Publication series

NameEuropean Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN

Conference

Conference18th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN 2018)
Abbreviated titleICE18
PlaceItaly
CityVenice
Period4/06/188/06/18
Internet address

Funding

This work is supported by National University of Singapore Start-up Grant and Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 1.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Research Keywords

  • 316L stainless steel
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Magnetic abrasive polishing
  • Selective laser melting
  • Surface texture

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