Vacuum Compatibility of 3D-Printed Materials
A. P. Povilus, C. J. Wurden, Z. Vendeiro, M. Baquero-Ruiz, J. Fajans
TL;DR
This study evaluates various 3D-printed materials for vacuum compatibility, finding sterling silver suitable for ultrahigh vacuum environments due to its low outgassing, unlike other tested materials.
Contribution
It provides empirical data on the vacuum suitability of different 3D-printed materials, highlighting sterling silver as a viable option for ultrahigh vacuum applications.
Findings
Sterling silver is suitable for ultrahigh vacuum environments.
Polyamide, glass, and acrylic exhibit outgassing and sublimation issues.
Most common 3D-printed materials are unsuitable for ultrahigh vacuum use.
Abstract
The fabrication fidelity and vacuum properties are tested for currently available 3D-printed materials including polyamide, glass, acrylic, and sterling silver. The silver was the only material found to be suitable to ultrahigh vacuum environments due to outgassing and sublimation observed in other materials.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Manufacturing Process and Optimization