Silicon-aluminum composite material is a lightweight, high-performance composite primarily composed of silicon and aluminum. It is characterized by its high strength, light weight, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. This material is commonly used in the manufacturing of aerospace engine components, electronic heat sinks, and structural parts to meet performance requirements under extreme conditions.

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

Shenzhen Adventuretech Co., Ltd. has developed a desktop-sized ceramic 3D printing device (ADT-3D-ZM-Ceramic-96-50) with a build volume of 96×54×90mm, an optical accuracy of 50μm, and a print efficiency of 700 layers per hour. During a full-build-area print job using silicon-aluminum composite material, it took only 53 minutes and 58 seconds to successfully print a complex hexahedron with fine mesh structure measuring 96×54×70mm, showcasing the equipment's high efficiency and precision. Moreover, the device is compatible with various photosensitive ceramic materials, including alumina and zirconia, providing users with a broader range of material options.

 

3D Printing Equipment

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

DLP Ceramic 3D Printer-ADT-3D-ZM-Ceramic-96-50

Model Slicing

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

Preparation of the 3D model for printing through slicing software.

 

Printing Process

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

The printing process utilized a light intensity of 60 mW/cm² with an exposure time adjusted to 1 second. The material spreading speed was set at 120 mm/s, and the final exposure took place at 58 seconds.

Successful Print of Complex Hexahedron

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

A complex hexahedron made from silicon-aluminum composite material, measuring 96×54×70mm in size, was successfully printed in just 53:58.

 

Removal of the Finished Product

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

Carefully removing the completed print from the printing platform.

 

Surface Cleaning

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

Cleaning the surface of the printed object to remove any excess materials or residues.

 

Debinding and Sintering

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

The post-processing steps include debinding to remove organic binders and sintering to consolidate the structure, enhancing its mechanical properties.

How to Ceramic 3D Printing Silicon Aluminum Composite Intricate Hexahedron By Digital Light Processing

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