Additive Manufacturing for High-Energy-Density-Physics

POSTER

Abstract

The intent of this project is to manufacture 3D printed features for use in

high-energy-density-physics (HEDP) experiments. Michigan Target Research and Fabrication

(MiTRF) manufactures 3D printed components to position targets for use at a variety of

high-energy laser facilities. This project analyzes 3D printed samples for conversion into

population statistics accounting for error during the additive printing process. The error

introduced during the conversion of computer-aided design files (CAD) to stereolithography files

(STL) is taken into account followed by optimization of resolution settings during the initial

CAD design. The increased printing precision and accuracy found during this project could have

general application to many 3D printed structures.

Presenters

  • Connor L Ballgae

Authors

  • Connor L Ballgae

  • Carolyn C Kuranz

    University of Michigan, OCC

  • Jill Schell

    University of Michigan

  • Boyan Zheng

    University of Michigan

  • Sallee Rae Klein

    University of Michigan

  • Selma Zuhric

    University of Michigan