Research
Title : | Integrated System of Steel Powder Synthesis using Plasma Assisted Atomization Method suitable for Indigenously developed Metal 3D Printer using Selective LASER Sintering (SLS) Technique. |
Area of research : | Engineering Sciences |
Focus area : | Digital technologies, Mechanical Engineering |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Arati Mulay, College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra (411005) |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2026 |
Contact info : | avm.mfg@coep.ac.in,rdj.extc@coep.ac.in |
Equipments : | Electronic Setup, Wire CUT EDM, Compressor for Plasma Source and Powder Manufacturing Chamber, Plasma Source for Powder Synthesis, Sieving Station ( Rs.900000.00 ) , Electronic Setup, Wire CUT EDM, Compressor for Plasma Source and Powder Manufacturing Chamber, Plasma Source for Powder Synthesis, Sieving Station ( Rs.775000.00 ) |
Details
Executive Summary : | The project aims to design and develop an Integrated System for Steel Powder Synthesis using Plasma Assisted Atomization Method for an Indigenously developed Metal 3D Printer using Selective LASER Sintering SLS Technique. The system will optimize parameters for metal rapid prototyping and powder characterization. The experimental setup includes X-Y-Z Movement Mechanisms, precise electronic setup, CO2 LASER installation, integration, and synchronization, and a closed chamber for inert atmosphere. The machine is equipped with a mechanical system with X-Y-Z Movement Mechanism and a 200 watt CO2 LASER. The project also aims to design an experimental setup for synthesis of steel metal powder using plasma assisted atomization and investigate parameters governing manufacturing. The process involves a plasma source heating the raw material and a jet of pressurized gas as an atomizing agent. The quality of printed parts will be assessed through surface roughness, geometrical accuracy, mechanical strength, and homogeneity. |
Co-PI: | Dr. Radhika Dhirendra Joshi, College Of Engineering Pune, Maharashtra (411005) |
Total Budget (INR): | 48,42,116 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |