Realization of Rapid Large-Size 3D Printing Based on Full-Color Powder-Based 3DP Technique

Abstract

The powder-based 3DP (3D printing) technique has developed rapidly in creative and customized industries on account of it’s uniqueness, such as low energy consumption, cheap consumables, and non-existent exhaust emissions. Moreover, it could actualize full-color 3D printing. However, the printing time and size are both in need of upgrade using ready printers, especially for large-size 3D printing objects. Given the above issues, the effects of height and monolayer area on printing time were explored and the quantitative relationship was given in this paper conducted on the specimens with a certain gradient. On this basis, an XYX rotation method was proposed to minimize the printing time. The mechanical tests were conducted with three impregnation types as well as seven printing angles and combined with the characterization of surface structure based on the scanning electron microscope (SEM) digital images to explore the optimum parameters of cutting-bonding frame (CBF) applied to powder-based 3D printing. Then, four adhesives were compared in terms of the width of bonded gap and chromatic aberration. The results revealed that ColorBond impregnated specimens showed excellent mechanical properties which reached maximum when printed at 45° to Z axis, and α-cyanoacrylate is the most suitable adhesive to bond full-color powder-based models. Finally, an operation technological process was summarized to realize the rapid manufacturing of large-size full-color 3D printed objects.

Advanced Surface Color Quality Assessment in Paper-Based Full-Color 3D Printing

“…Subsequently, the concept of full-color 3D printing was introduced and the corresponding paper-based, powder-based, and plastic-based full-color 3D printers were developed and released [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]. Full-color 3D printing not only refers to multi-color printing but also emphasizes more accurate color reproduction of color 3D prints [ 7 ].…”

The Influence of Wedge Angle, Feedstock Color, and Infill Density on the Color Difference of FDM Objects

“…Color 3D printing is gaining increasing popularity in recent years, as it enables customized production in various industrial applications based on different substrates, including plastic [3][4][5][6][7], powder [8,9], paper [10][11][12][13][14], metal [15,16], glass [17], food [18], and organism [19]. While the seven categories of applications for color 3D printing techniques range from processes to coloring materials in 3D printing, they follow the same subtractive color theory standardized by the CIE (Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage) and the ICC (International Color Consortium) for 2D printing.…”