Tribology of Additive Manufactured Parts

Hybrid AM Cladding

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Redesigning AM parts makes them more wear-resistance through understanding AM part wear behaviours and can increase efficiency & reduce downtime caused by wear.
Creating more robust and reliable AM parts through optimising design and helping to improve the longevity and reliability of medical devices, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

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The rapid advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies creates an abundance of opportunities to re-examine outdated designs.
The surfaces of parts created through AM techniques vary from those produced through conventional manufacturing methods, making it necessary to reevaluate and redesign parts accordingly.
Understanding the wear behaviour of the “new” surfaces generated by AM technologies is critical in producing more robust parts and enhancing AM technologies.

To understand and analyse the unique surface wear characteristics of parts produced through AM methods and identify the differences from conventional manufacturing methods.
To improve the durability and robustness of AM parts by comprehending the wear behaviour of the “new” surfaces created through AM technologies.

The ability to understand the wear behaviour of these “new” surfaces generated by AM technologies leads to the production of more robust and reliable AM parts.
The development of the tribo-test capability by SIT enables a more comprehensive investigation of the wear of AM parts, identifying potential design improvements and optimising manufacturing processes.