Goulas, A, Southcott-Engstrøm, D, Friel, RJ et al. (1 more author) (2016) Investigating the Additive Manufacture of Extra-Terrestrial Materials. In: Solid Freeform Fabrication 2016: Proceedings of the 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference. 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium, 08-10 Aug 2016, Austin, TX, USA. Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication and University of Texas at Austin , pp. 2271-2281.
Abstract
The Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing process category, consists of a group of key enabling technologies allowing the fabrication of both intrinsic and complex structures for a series of applications, including aerospace and astronautics. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the potential application of in-space additive manufacturing/3D printing, for onsite fabrication of structures and parts, using the available extra-terrestrial natural resources as feedstock. This study was carried out by using simulants of terrestrial origin, mimicking the properties of those respective materials found extra-terram (in space). An investigation was conducted through material characterisation, processing and by powder bed fusion, and resultant examination by analytical techniques. The successful realisation of this manufacturing approach in an extra-terrestrial environment could enable a sustainable presence in space by providing the ability to build assets and tools needed for long duration/distance missions in deep space.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication and University of Texas at Austin. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Future Manufacturing Processes (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Aug 2020 13:44 |
Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2020 13:44 |
Published Version: | http://utw10945.utweb.utexas.edu/2016-table-conten... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication and University of Texas at Austin |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:164561 |