Additive Manufacturing for High-Energy-Density-Physics
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Abstract
The intent of this project is to manufacture 3D printed features for use in
high-energy-density-physics (HEDP) experiments. Michigan Target Research and Fabrication
(MiTRF) manufactures 3D printed components to position targets for use at a variety of
high-energy laser facilities. This project analyzes 3D printed samples for conversion into
population statistics accounting for error during the additive printing process. The error
introduced during the conversion of computer-aided design files (CAD) to stereolithography files
(STL) is taken into account followed by optimization of resolution settings during the initial
CAD design. The increased printing precision and accuracy found during this project could have
general application to many 3D printed structures.
high-energy-density-physics (HEDP) experiments. Michigan Target Research and Fabrication
(MiTRF) manufactures 3D printed components to position targets for use at a variety of
high-energy laser facilities. This project analyzes 3D printed samples for conversion into
population statistics accounting for error during the additive printing process. The error
introduced during the conversion of computer-aided design files (CAD) to stereolithography files
(STL) is taken into account followed by optimization of resolution settings during the initial
CAD design. The increased printing precision and accuracy found during this project could have
general application to many 3D printed structures.
*This work is funded by the DOE LaserNetUS Initiative under grant DE-SC0024546 and NNSA grant DE-NA0004146.
Presenters
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Connor L Ballgae