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Unit 45: Typical Materials, image - Coggle Diagram
Unit 45: Typical Materials
Metals
Gold
Properties: conductor of heat and electricity, high malleability, high ductility and a good reflector of infrared radiation.
Am laser beam power bed fusion.
Steel
Properties: rust resistant, ductile, malleable and also is very versatile.
Powder bed fusion
Titanium
properties: high melting point, high corrosion resistance and is paramagnetic
direct energy deposition.
Aluminium
Properties: lightweight, ductile, malleable, electrical and thermal conductor
AM selective laser melting
Silver
properties: soft, ductile and has a high reflectivity at most temperatures.
laser beam powder bed fusion
Polymers
ABS
properties: it has good impact resistance as well as thermal stability and also rigidity
3d printing ( material extruding)
PLA
properties: it can withstand temperatures of 110 degrees, it is non toxic and is biodegradable.
fused deposition modelling
Polyamides
properties: has high chemical resistance, good flexibility and has a low density.
selective laser sintering
Composites
glass fillers within polymers
properties: cheap cost, it has an inert chemical composition as well.
Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Cermets
properties: it is very durable, has good resistance and also has thermal stability.
Direct laser deposition
carbon fibre
properties: it is very strong and durable, and is lightweight.
Fused Deposition Modeling
epoxy resins
Properties: Adhesion to a variety of substrates, high tensile strength and corrosion resistance.
SLA 3d printing
