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Explore innovative RP technologies focusing on Selective Inhibition Sintering (SIS) at the University of Southern California. Witness the preliminary experiments and built ecosystems pushing the boundaries of engineering. Dive into the unique aspects of the Alpha Machine and its revolutionary applications. From simple copper parts to complex geometries, discover the possibilities with this cutting-edge technology. The future of RP technologies is here.
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USC SFF Process B. Khoshnevis UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Commercialized RP Technologies UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Selective Inhibition Sintering (SIS) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Break-away surface Sintered powder Sintered powder Particles treated with sintering inhibitor The working of sintering inhibitor UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Preliminary experiment Built in one afternoon with an electric heater filament and a light dimmer. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sintered layer Holes due to inhibitor Printed inhibitor Separated sections Preliminary Results Single-layer experiments with polystyrene powder Inhibitors: - Cooking oil - Water+alcohol UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Use of a halogen lamp heater Drive electronics The Alpha Machine UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sintering by Nichrome Pivoting Heater UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The Alpha Machine Desk top size UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Driver software Interface UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sample Parts UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2.5 D Parts UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3D parts UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Moldless Powder Metallurgy (MPM) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The MPM-Metal machine UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Elementary parts Simple copper part made with ceramic inhibitor Copper Part with complex geometry and sharp edges UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Scaling upFrom Fabrication to Construction UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CCContour Crafting UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Flow analysis for nozzle design Comparison of flow patterns with simulation result and actual process. Side views with a square orifice (top pictures), and side views with an elliptical orifice (bottom pictures) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3D ceramic parts UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Ceramic and Plastic parts UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Application in building construction Cavities made with CC and filled with concrete. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Imbedding Reinforcement UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Co-extrusion of outer and filler materials A 6DOF Nozzle Assembly UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
NSF-03 Nozzle UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Conventional Structures UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Adobe structures UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Multiple mobile robotics approach UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CC – Sass Method UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
IT issues UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Lunar construction – From Earth to Moon UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Deployable CC UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
NASA Trials UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Nozzle for corrugated internal structure UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA