Preliminary 3D printing of large inclined-shaped alumina ceramic parts by direct ink writing

摘要

Three dimensional(3D)printing technology by direct ink writing(DIW)is an innovative complex shaping technology,possessing advantages of flexibility in fabrication,high efficiency,low cost,and environmental-friendliness.Herein,3D printing of complex alumina ceramic parts via DIW using thermally induced solidification with carrageenan swelling was investigated.The rheological properties of the slurry under different thermally-induced modes were systematically studied.The solidification properties of thermally-induced pastes with varying contents of carrageenan were optimized.The experimental results showed that the optimized paste consisting of 0.4 wt%carrageenan could be rapidly solidified at about 55℃,which could print inclined-plane more than 60°in vertical without support,resulting in better homogeneity of the green body.A nearly pore-free structure was obtained after sintering at 1600℃ for 2 h.