Arizona State University

Anagh Deshpande

Keng Hao Hsu

Ultrasonic filament modeling systems and methods may be utilized to achieve room-temperature 3-D printing of solid (>95%) metal materials. A vibrating tool is applied to a metal filament to form a voxel, inducing mechanical deformation as well as inter- and intra-layer mass transport. Desired structures may be built on a voxel-by-voxel basis. Additionally, by varying the applied ultrasonic energy, the microstructure of the resulting structure may be controlled.

Systems and methods for additive manufacturing utilizing localized ultrasound-enhanced material flow and fusioning

Ultrasonic filament modeling systems and methods may be utilized to achieve room-temperature 3-D printing of solid (&#x3e;95%) metal materials. A vibrating tool is applied to a metal filament to form a voxel, inducing mechanical deformation as well as inter-and intra-layer mass transport. Desired structures may be built on a voxel-by-voxel basis. Additionally, by varying the applied ultrasonic energy, the microstructure of the resulting structure may be controlled.

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Tempe, AZ, United States of America

Anagh Deshpande