Functional Grading of Magnetic Particle-Reinforced Epoxy via Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (REAM)
Abstract
This project enables the creation of functionally graded components in three dimensions using additive manufacturing. This technology opens new opportunities in the design of parts that necessitate varying concentrations of functional particles at specific locations embedded in functional material such as epoxies and silicones. Given the flexible nature of the manufacturing process, future work could include expanding the fabrication system and its associated process planning algorithms to enable functionally graded coatings, active materials with spatially graded functionality, and multimaterial systems that support combinations of materials with very different properties (e.g., elastomeric materials strategically interspersed with structural materials). Approved for Public Release.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 08, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142412625
Entities
People
- Carolyn Seepersad
Organizations
- Georgia Tech Research Corporation
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy