Project Info
Multi-Alloy Additive Manufacturing
Joy Gockel
joygockel@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
Directed energy deposition additive manufacturing can be used to create parts that have different material compositions in a single part. In order to assess the properties of this material, new test specimens need to be designed. This project will design these novel test coupons for tensile testing and utilize new DED AM equipment at Mines to build test specimens that contain different material compositions. The coupons will then be tested using axial tension to determine whether the design is successful.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.
https://www.formalloy.com/, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11837-021-04811-x
Primary Contacts:
Joy Gockel, joygockel@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Awareness of mechanical testing methods and stress-strain relationships.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
5
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
Knowledge of advanced additive manufacturing techniques, hands-on experience with mechanical testing.
MENTORING PLAN
The student and faculty will meet individually and with the research group alternation weeks. The student will work closely with an existing graduate student. The student will also be invited to attend ADAPT Center activities.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior
Senior