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Factors influencing the deposition of the inverse shape of 3D metal printing using electrochemical deposition

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In this study, the parameters of a three-dimensional (3D) additive printing process of pure copper (Cu) without supports was investigated using localized electroplating with precisely controlled nozzle fluid dynamics. In addition, we analyzed the characteristics of inverse shape formations in relation to the main additive manufacturing factors, such as applied voltage, anode movement speed, and Z-axis rise per cycle. The length of the shape produced horizontal to the ground and size of the bottom stack, which can be used to inverse the shape via the radius, were confirmed and an optimum condition was investigated. Finally, the successful fabrication of complicated inverse tapered 3D structures, such as spiral rings, was demonstrated using the proposed method.

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Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology grant funded by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (No.2018-10077278, Development of Metal Additive Manufacturing Machine using Electrochemical Deposition and Nozzle Fluid Dynamics).

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This work was supported by the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology grant funded by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (No.2018-10077278, Development of Metal Additive Manufacturing Machine using Electrochemical Deposition and Nozzle Fluid Dynamics).

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  1. Hyng Rae Kim and Young-kuk Kim are equally contributed on this work.

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  1. Anycasting Co., Ltd., Woolim Bldg. B-16th Fl., 583 Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Hyng Rae Kim, Young-kuk Kim, Bongyoung Yoo & Sung-bin Kim

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HK and YK are the first authors of this work and they performed most of experiments. Dr. SK is the director of this work and verified all of data. Dr. BY and Dr. SY are the main organizer and advisor of this work.

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Kim, H.R., Kim, Yk., Yoo, B. et al. Factors influencing the deposition of the inverse shape of 3D metal printing using electrochemical deposition. Prog Addit Manuf 7, 315–324 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-021-00231-0

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