Date of Award
2025-12-01
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Environmental Engineering
Advisor(s)
Francisco R. Medina
Abstract
AM is a broad term that describes numerous processes for production by adding material to more material to create a solid design from diverse materials, including plastics, ceramics, and metals, typically, processes can be divided into seven process categories: Material Extrusion, Sheet Lamination, Vat Photopolymerization, Binder Jetting, Material Jetting, Powder Bed Fusion, and Directed Energy Deposition [1]. These processes enable users to create a three-dimensional (3D) model using computer-aided design (CAD) software that is then transferred to slicing software, where a user configures the layer-by-layer deposition of material according to the geometry defined by a model [2]. Of these additive processes, laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) is one of the most advanced and thoroughly researched processes, mainly in the aerospace and biomedical industries [3]. PBF-LB/M can provide an alternative to developing integrated structural and material design tools for aircraft designs. Additionally, PBF-LB/M can utilize various materials in advanced aircraft designs to conserve energy and weight [4]. There is considerable research on printing materials, including aluminum alloys and copper. However, there are still knowledge gaps when it comes to printing with metals utilized in hypersonic aircraft designs.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2025-12
File Size
121 p.
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Jesus Gerardo Gomez
Recommended Citation
Gomez, Jesus Gerardo, "Methods To Improve The Environmental Control Chamber Subsystem Of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Machines For Manufacturing Aerospace Components" (2025). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 4548.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/4548