第4章 液态树脂光固化成形.pptVIP

Polymerization 聚合 Liquid resin (Cibatool SL5170) converted to solid polymer upon exposure to UV light Photopolymer Photoinitiator absorbs laser energy, forms reactive cationic species, initiate polymerization process Epoxy based monomers 单体 and oligomers 低聚物 polymerize upon exposure to cationic species Stereolithography Patented in 1986, stereolithography started the rapid prototyping revolution. The technique builds three-dimensional models from liquid photosensitive polymers that solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light. As shown in the figure below, the model is built upon a platform situated just below the surface in a vat of liquid epoxy or acrylate丙烯酸resin. A low-power highly focused UV laser traces out the first layer, solidifying the model’s cross section while leaving excess areas liquid. Next, an elevator incrementally lowers the platform into the liquid polymer. A sweeper re-coats the solidified layer with liquid, and the laser traces the second layer atop the first. This process is repeated until the prototype is complete. Afterwards, the solid part is removed from the vat and rinsed clean of excess liquid. Supports are broken off and the model is then placed in an ultraviolet oven for complete curing. Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) machines have been made since 1988 by 3D Systems of Valencia, CA. To this day, 3D Systems is the industry leader, selling more RP machines than any other company. Because it was the first technique, stereolithography is regarded as a benchmark by which other technologies are judged. Early stereolithography prototypes were fairly brittle and prone to curing-induced warpage and distortion, but recent modifications have largely corrected these problems. Highlights 拔萃, 集锦(精采会议文献选辑) The first Rapid Prototyping technique and still the most widely used. Uses a light-sensitive liquid polymer. Requires post-curing since laser is not of high enough power to completely cure. Long-term curing can lead to warping 扭曲.