- Tytuł:
- Investigating the capability of low-cost FDM printers in producing microfluidic devices
- Autorzy:
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Haouari, K.B.
Ouardouz, M. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/24200549.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2022
- Wydawca:
- Stowarzyszenie Komputerowej Nauki o Materiałach i Inżynierii Powierzchni w Gliwicach
- Tematy:
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microfluidics
FDM
3D printing
additive manufacturing
mikroprzepływy
druk 3D
produkcja addytywna - Opis:
- Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the possibilities of using 3D printing by fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology for developing micro-fluidic devices by printing a benchmark test part. A low-cost desktop printer is evaluated to compare the minimum possible diameter size, and accuracy in the microchannel body. Design/methodology/approach: The parts were designed using SolidWorks 2016 CAD software and printed using a low-cost desktop FDM printer and Polylactic acid (PLA) filament. Findings: Desktop 3D printers are capable of printing open microchannels with minimum dimensions of 300 μm width and 200 μm depth. Research limitations/implications: Future works should focus on developing new materials and optimizing the process parameters of the FDM technique and evaluating other 3D printing technologies and different printers. Originality/value: The paper shows the possibility of desktop 3D printers in printing microfluidic devices and provides a design of a benchmark part for testing and evaluating printing resolution and accuracy.
- Źródło:
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Archives of Materials Science and Engineering; 2022, 115, 1; 5--12
1897-2764 - Pojawia się w:
- Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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