Additive Manufacturing Of Conductive Parts Using Metal Polymer Composites

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) is used to build a wide array of parts with a unique control of geometry and composition, but it has had limited success in highly electrically conductive three-dimensional (3D) materials. This study investigates the AM of metal-based conductive materials. The research also investigates the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of printed parts and printing conditions. The results of the research will help to understand and improve the use of AM of metal-based conductive materials and their applicability to ship board uses. For example, the Navy uses antennas for several applications that require a large amount of surface area and by embedding the antennas in load-bearing bulkheads or other structures, the functional space can be increased.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1127030

Entities

People

  • Shawn C Murray

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Properties
  • Engineering
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Powder Metals
  • Resins
  • Thermal Properties

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Space