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3D printing processes for photocurable polymeric materials: technologies, materials, and future trends.
Gabriele Taormina1, Corrado Sciancalepore2, Massimo Messori3
11 Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
This review explores vat photopolymerization (VP) additive manufacturing solutions for component fabrication. It compares stereolithography and digital light processing, detailing materials, parameters, and applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Additive manufacturing (AM) offers versatile fabrication methods.
- Vat photopolymerization (VP) is a key AM technology for polymers.
- Understanding VP processes is crucial for advanced material development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of solutions for component fabrication using VP processes.
- To compare stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) technologies.
- To explore materials, process parameters, and applications in VP.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of vat photopolymerization techniques.
- Comparative analysis of SLA and DLP processes.
- Exploration of polymer-based materials, including composites and nanocomposites.
Main Results:
- Detailed comparison of SLA and DLP, highlighting advantages and limitations.
- Overview of critical process parameters and associated challenges in VP.
- Discussion of various material types used in VP, from base resins to advanced composites.
Conclusions:
- VP technologies offer diverse solutions for polymer component manufacturing.
- Material selection and process parameter optimization are key to successful VP fabrication.
- VP is a rapidly evolving field with significant potential for innovative applications.
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