In the recently published ‘ Effect of unit cell shape and strut size on flexural properties of ordered Copper foam ,’ Pulak M. Pandey and Gurminder Singh (Mechanical Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi , New Delhi, India) study the relationship between cells and copper, employing both 3D printing and ultrasonic vibration-assisted pressure-less sintering.
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Copper foam—and metal foams overall—are becoming fabrication materials of greater interest to industrial users lately, classified as either open (allowing enormous impact on heat exchanger applications) or closed (porous, and used for impact absorption). Both types of foams show potential in applications like aerospace, auto, heat exchangers, the biomedical field, and more.
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Because open-cell foams have a high surface area, they demonstrate superior mechanical properties over closed foam, as well as high thermal features and good electrical conductivity. Historically, however, 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes using metal foam have been challenging, posing fabrication […]
Case Study: How PepsiCo achieved 96% cost savings on tooling with 3D Printing Technology
Above: PepsiCo food, snack, and beverage product line-up/Source: PepsiCo PepsiCo turned to tooling with 3D printing...
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