论文信息 - Accuracy and density optimization in directly fabricating customized orthodontic production by selective laser melting

Accuracy and density optimization in directly fabricating customized orthodontic production by selective laser melting

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the research approach to optimize shape accuracy, dimensional accuracy and density of customized orthodontic production fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM).Design/methodology/approach – A series of process experiments were applied to fabricating customized brackets directly by SLM, using 316L stainless steel. Shape accuracy can be optimized through the study on fabricating characteristics of non‐support overhanging structure. A scanning strategy combining contour scanning with orthogonal scanning, which differ in scanning speed and spot compensations, was proposed to improve dimensional accuracy. Scanning laser surface re‐melting was added to enhance the SLM density.Findings – Optimized SLM parameters lead to high shape precision of customized brackets, and the average size error of bracket slot is less than 10 μm. The customized brackets density is more than 99 per cent, and the surface quality and mechanical properties meet the requirements.O...

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