Modeling and control of freeze-form extrusion fabrication of ceramics

Author

Michael S. Mason

Abstract

"Freeze-form Extrusion Fabrication (FEF) is a novel, environmentally friendly solid freeform fabrication method developed for the fabrication of ceramic-based components. The method is based on extrusion deposition of ceramic pastes using water as the binding media. The ceramic solids loading can be 50 vol. % or higher and initial studies have focused on the use of aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃). This thesis describes the development of the FEF machine and an open control system with on-line process sensing and control capabilities for building ceramic parts with this process"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Landers, Robert G.
Leu, M. C. (Ming-Chuan)

Committee Member(s)

Liou, Frank W.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor(s)

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio)

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2006

Pagination

x, 51 pages

Rights

© 2006 Michael Scott Mason, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Aluminum oxide -- Testing
Ceramic materials
Ceramics
Extrusion process

Thesis Number

T 8940

Print OCLC #

81253167

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Mason, Michael S., "Modeling and control of freeze-form extrusion fabrication of ceramics" (2006). Masters Theses. 3851.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3851