1.School of Mechanical Engineering & Automation,Northeastern University,Shenyang 110819,China
2.Key Laboratory of Dynamics Reliability of Mechanical Equipment,Liaoning Province,Shenyang 110819,China. Corresponding author: LI Shu-guang,E-mail: lishuguang334@163. com
The dimensional shrinkage of the green sample treated by metal fused filament fabrication (MFFF) occurs during debinding/sintering process, affecting the forming accuracy and practical application. In order to clarify the shrinkage mechanism and put forward effective solutions, a theoretical model of the dimensional shrinkage rate of sintered samples was first established, and the dimensional changing process was theoretically analyzed. Then, a sintered sample of 17-4PH stainless steel was formed, and the microstructure of its cross-section was determined using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Through the comparison between the theoretical and experimental results, the correctness of the proposed model was verified. Finally, the sensitivity of the model was analyzed, and the influence of the sintering temperature rise rate, maximum temperature holding time, and apparent density of the green sample on the dimensional shrinkage rate of MFFF samples was discussed. The results show that the dimensional shrinkage rate of the samples is anisotropic (the one in the vertical direction is slightly larger than that in the horizontal direction). The apparent density of the green sample has the most significant effect on the dimensional shrinkage rate of the sintered samples, followed by the sintering temperature rise rate and maximum temperature holding time.
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