Material R&D Using Morphing Shield
Our Approach
Argon is not the only gas that can be supplied
Protect
Isolate the active print zone from external atmosphere.
Maintain
Maintain a consistent atmosphere around print zone.
Variable
The supplied gas used to create the atmosphere can vary.
Research Areas
We investigate how various atmospheric changes can induce alteration in material property
Reliable gas atmosphere control with in-house developed gas mixing device
A stable gas atmosphere is maintained by analyzing the mixed gases and adjusting their concentrations accurately.
Surface hardening and strengthening through atom diffusion in a high-temperature gas
Carburizing
Carbon diffusion method to produce hard surface and soft interior
Nitrizing
A thermochemical method infiltrating Nitrogen into steel surfaces to increase hardness
Carbonitriding
Simultaneous diffusion of carbon and nitrogen for hardening surfaces, followed by quenching
Adding new parameters to control mechanical properties
Hardness & Abrasion Resistance
Improve mechanical properties of material by controlling mixed gas supply in the printing area
Ductility & Malleability
Prevent oxidation and ensure stability with Ar gas by maintaining a low oxygen level in the melting zone.
