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Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the internal and marginal surfaces of metal copings manufactured using lost-wax casting (LWC) and selective laser melting (SLM) methods. Methods: A prepared upper left incisor on the master model was selected as the abutment tooth and scanned using a model scanner. Copings were fabricated by casting with cobalt– chromium (Co–Cr) alloy or three-dimensional (3D) printing with Co–Cr powder (n=20). The manufactured specimens were scanned and saved in standard tessellation language format. Accuracy was measured using a 3D analysis program. Statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS (IBM). Significant differences were evaluated using the Shapiro– Wilk test. The Mann–Whitney U-test, a nonparametric method, was used because normality was not satisfied (α=0.05). Results: The mean root mean square (RMS) values of trueness of the internal and marginal surfaces in the LWC method were 37.12±1.21 and 59.92±4.48 μm, respectively, which were higher than the values of 20.73±1.07 and 44.61±2.67 μm, respectively, in the SLM method, with the difference being statistically significant (p<0.001 and p=0.023, respectively). The internal surface mean RMS values of precision in the LWC and SLM groups were 22.39±2.87 and 21.16±1.25 μm, respectively, which showed no statistically significant difference (p=0.872); however, the marginal surface mean RMS values were 50.97±2.24 and 22.11±1.19 μm, respectively, indicating a statistically higher precision in the SLM group (p<0.001). Conclusion: The internal and marginal surfaces of metal copings manufactured using LWC and SLM methods showed significantly different accuracy, except for internal surface precision. Both methods yielded clinically acceptable values.

Purpose: To evaluate the marginal and internal fit of metal coping fabricated by a metal three-dimensional (3D) printer that uses selective laser melting (SLM). Methods: An extraoral scanner was used to scan a die of the prepared maxillary right first molar, and the coping was designed using computer-aided design software and saved as an stereo lithography (STL) file. Ten specimens were printed with an SLM-type metal 3D printer (SLM group), and 10 more specimens were fabricated by casting the castable patterns output generated by a digital light processing-type resin 3D printer (casting the 3D printed resin patterns [CRP] group). The fit was measured using the silicon replica technique, and 8 points (A to H) were set per specimen to measure the marginal (points A, H) and internal (points B~G) gaps. The differences among the groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U-test (α=0.05). Results: The mean of marginal fit in the SLM group was 69.67±18.04 μm, while in the CRP group was 117.10±41.95 μm. The internal fit of the SLM group was 95.18±41.20 μm, and that of the CRP group was 86.35±32 μm. As a result of statistical analysis, there was a significant difference in marginal fit between the SLM and CRP groups (p<0.05); however, there was no significant difference in internal fit between the SLM group and the CRP group (p>0.05). Conclusion: The marginal and internal fit of SLM is within the clinically acceptable range, and it seems to be applicable in terms of fit.

Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of different heat-treatment temperatures on the surface hardness and bending fatigue characteristics of dental cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloys fabricated using selective laser melting (SLM). Methods: Co-Cr alloy specimens fabricated by SLM were divided into four groups according to the heat-treatment temperature: Con, FT750, FT850, and FT950. Bending fatigue tests were performed under a cyclic load of 13 N at 5 Hz for 30,000 cycles. Surface hardness was measured using a Vickers hardness tester at six designated locations. Results: No fracture occurred in any group after 30,000 cycles. The FT950 group showed the highest displacement, whereas the FT750 group showed the lowest displacement. After heat treatment, surface hardness increased significantly, with the FT850 group showing the highest hardness value. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences among all groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Heat treatment significantly affected the mechanical properties of SLM-fabricated Co-Cr alloys. The FT850 group exhibited the most favorable balance between hardness and fatigue resistance, suggesting that a heat-treatment temperature of 850°C may be considered a favorable condition for dental Co-Cr alloy frameworks in terms of hardness and deformation behavior.

Purpose: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the clinical acceptability of precision of fit of the support thickness of Co-Cr alloy copings fabricated using selective laser melting (SLM). Methods: Thirty dental stone models of maxillary left molar abutments were manufactured, images were taken using a scanner, and a computer-aided design program was used to design the form of a conventional metal ceramic crown coping. Overall, 30 single copings were made from Co-Cr alloy using SLM and divided into three support radius groups (0.1, 0.25, and 0.35 mm) of 10 for each. Digitized data were superimposed with three-dimensional inspection software to quantitatively obtain the machinability of a ceramic crown coping, and visual differences were confirmed using a color map. The root mean square values of the ceramic crown coping group were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (α=0.05). Results: The precision of fit was superior with 0.25 mm compared with 0.1 mm and 0.35 mm, and the results exhibited significant differences (p<0.05). All specimens showed that various support thicknesses did not exceed the clinically permitted value of 120 μm, which mean that more than 0.1 mm and 0.35 mm of support radius for SLM was adequate. Conclusion: The support thickness of Co-Cr alloy restoration fabricated using SLM is shown to affect the adaptation.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical acceptability of various cement space settings on the marginal and internal fit of cobalt–chromium (Co-Cr) copings fabricated by additive manufacturing. Methods: The maxillary right first molar was used as the master model (AG-3, Frasaco). After scanning the master model using a dental three-dimensional scanner (E3, 3Shape), the stereolithography file was created with different cement space settings of 0, 30, 50, and 100 μm using computer-aided design software (Dental System 2018-1 ×64, 3Shape). A total of 40 single copings were made with the selective laser melting (SLM) method using Co- Cr alloy and were divided into four cement space groups with 10 specimens each. The marginal and internal fit of the four groups were measured using the silicone replica technique. The measurement points were categorized into margin, axial wall, and occlusal. Statistical analyses were performed by the Shapiro–Wilk test, one-way analysis of variance, and Tukey’s honestly significant difference test (α=0.05). Results: In the cement space 50 μm group, the marginal and internal fit was found to be overall superior to that of the cement space 0, 30, and 100 μm groups, and the margin and occlusal points demonstrated significant differences, except the axial wall points. Conclusion: In this study, a cement space setting of 50 μm is recommended to achieve optimal marginal and internal fit for Co-Cr copings fabricated using the SLM technique.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether the accuracy and internal porosity of removable partial denture frameworks differ depending on the build direction in the selective laser melting method. Methods: A partially edentulous maxillary study model was scanned, and the anterior–posterior palatal bar was then digitally designed. The angles formed between the z-axis and the path of the insertion and removal were divided into five groups: –60°, –30°, 0°, 30°, and 60°. For each group, three removable partial denture metal frameworks were fabricated and used as specimens. The inner surface of each sample was scanned and superimposed on the design file to obtain the root mean square (RMS) value, and the average RMS value of each group was measured. One sample was randomly selected from each group, and the equivalent diameter and sphericity of the pores were analyzed using industrial X-ray threedimensional computed tomography. To compare statistical differences between groups, the Kruskal–Wallis test of SPSS Statistics ver. 27.0 (IBM) was used (α=0.05). Results: The average RMS values of the whole inner surface accuracy of the specimens were in the order of –60°<0°<–30°<30°<60° (p<0.05). The equivalent diameter and sphericity of internal pores were significantly different among groups (p<0.001). Conclusion: The build orientation of the selective laser melting method influences the accuracy and internal porosity of removable partial denture frameworks.

Purpose: In this study, FEM(Finite Element Method) and bending strength test was conducted using normal implant and porous implant for the mechanical estimation of porous dental implant made by SLM method. Methods: Mechanical characteristics of PI(porous implant) and NI(normal implant) applied distributed loads(200N, 500N) were observed through FEM analysis. And each bending strength was gotten through bending test using MTS(Mechanical Test System, Instron 8871). Results: The result of FEM analysis was observed that stress difference between upper and surface of PI was 12 times, while NI was 2 times. The result of bending test was observed that bending strength of PI was lower than NI. we made a decision about this result that cross-sectional area of NI was larger than the PI. Conclusion: The stress shielding ability of porous implant was better than normal implant through result of FEM analysis. And bending strength of porous implant was lower than NI. We think that cause of this result was difference of cross-sectional area.

In this study, hydrogen embrittlement in Inconel 718 fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) was investigated. To focus on the effect of the SLM-induced solidification substructure, hydrogen embrittlement behavior of SLM as-built (SLM-AB) sample and that of conventionally produced (Con-S) sample were systematically compared. The detailed microstructural characterization showed that the SLM-AB sample exhibited a solidification substructure including a high density of dislocations and Laves phase, while the Con-S sample showed completely recrystallized grains without any substructure. Although the intrinsic strength in the SLM-AB sample was higher than the Con-S sample, the resistance to hydrogen embrittlement was higher in the SLM-AB sample. Nevertheless, a statistical analysis of the hydrogen-assisted cracks (HACs) revealed that the predominant HAC type of SLM-AB and Con-S samples was similar, i.e., intergranular HAC. The difference in the resistance to hydrogen embrittlement between the SLM-AB and Con-S samples were discussed in terms of the relation between the microstructural feature and its effect on hydrogen accumulation.

금속 소재부품의 제조 형태가 복잡해지고 소비자의 요구가 다양함에 따라 금속 3D 프린팅 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 우주 발사체의 엔진 연소 노즐 부품에 적용 가능한 스테인레스 316L계 금속을 3D 프린팅 방식으로 제조하고 이에 대한 기계적, 화학적 특성 상관 연구를 진행하였다. 금속 3D 프린팅 기술은 레이저원을 이용하여 분말을 급속 용융과 응고를 반복됨에 따라 기존의 주조 응고와는 다른 미세 조직 형태를 나타내고, 이에 따라 기계적 물성이 변화함을 관찰하였다. 특히 개재물의 존재에 따라 기계적 특성이 변화하고 공정 조건의 변화에 따라 기공의 형태 및 위치등이 변화하는 것을 확인하였다.

Laser Based 3D Printing is an recently advance manufacturing technology for making complex shape comopnent such as automobile and aerospace. So in this article, stainless steel 316L was manufactured by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Laser Melting Deposition (LMD) method. SLM is an additive manufacturing process that allow for the manufacture of small and complex component by laser melting and solidification of powder in bed using a high intensity laser beam. The results showed that the laser scanning speed and laser power affects the defect, microstructure and the hardness of the components.

An irradiation hardening of Inconel 718 produced by selective laser melting (SLM) was studied based on the microstructural observation and mechanical behavior. Ion irradiation for emulating neutron irradiation has been proposed owing to advantages such as low radiation emission and short experimental periods. To prevent softening caused by the dissolution of ?' and ?'' precipitates due to irradiation, only solution annealing (SA) was performed. SLM SA Inconel 718 specimen was ion irradiated to demonstrate the difference in microstructure and mechanical properties between the irradiated and non-irradiated specimens. After exposing specimens to Fe3+ ions irradiation up to 100 dpa (displacement per atom) at an ambient temperature, the hardness of irradiated specimens was measured by nanoindentation as a function of depth. The depth distribution profile of Fe3+ and dpa were calculated by the Monte Carlo SRIM (Stopping and Range of Ions in Matter)-2013 code under the assumption of the displacement threshold energy of 40 eV. A transmission electron microscope was utilized to observe the formation of irradiation defects such as dislocation loops. This study reveals that the Frank partial dislocation loops induce irradiation hardening of SLM SA Inconel 718 specimens.

In this study, the effects of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) treatment at room and high temperatures (RT and HT of 400oC) on friction and wear behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy prepared by selective laser melting (SLM) were investigated. The objective of this study is to improve the mechanical properties and frictional behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy by UNSM treatment. Dry friction and wear tests were conducted using a ball-on-disk method at RT with a bearing steel as the counter ball. Due to the high HT and UNSM treatment, the surface hardness tended to increase and surface roughness tended to reduce. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that nanocrystallization structure and compressive residual stress were formed at the surface layer after UNSM treatment at both RT and HT. After UNSM treatment, it was observed that the wear rate was reduced by about 6% for the specimen treated at RT and a 28% reduction for the specimen treated at HT in comparison with the untreated one. Based on scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed that the damage caused by fatigue wear occurred in the wear track of the heat-treated specimen, and it is believed to be the cause of the highest wear rate. Mechanical properties and wear resistance of Ti-6Al-4V alloy were improved and prospect of industrial application was confirmed. Further research is still required to improve the characteristics of SLM Ti-6Al-4V alloy to the level of wrought Ti-6Al-4V alloy.

Recently, various studies have been conducted on additive manufacturing technology developed using metal materials. In this study, a numerical analysis was introduced to analyze the effects of the thermal deformation and residual stress which arise during the SLM (selective laser melting) manufacturing process. A phase-transformation mechanism is implemented with the use of the Ti-6Al-4V material, in which a solid-state phase transformation (SSPT) can be induced during a numerical analysis. In this case, the phase of the Ti-6Al-4V material changes from a powder to a solid state and then to the Martensite phase in sequence during heating and cooling steps. The numerical analysis during the SLM process was verified by comparing the results of tensile tests with those from the numerical analysis based on the SSPT material properties.

This study explores the profound impact of varying oxygen content on microstructural and mechanical properties in specimens HO and LO. The higher oxygen concentration in specimen HO is found to significantly influence alpha lath sizes, resulting in a size of 0.5-1 μm, contrasting with the 1-1.5 μm size observed in specimen LO. Pore fraction, governed by oxygen concentration, is high in specimen HO, registering a value of 0.11%, whereas specimen LO exhibits a lower pore fraction (0.02%). Varied pore types in each specimen further underscore the role of oxygen concentration in shaping microstructural morphology. Despite these microstructural variations, the average hardness remains consistent at ~370 HV. This study emphasizes the pivotal role of oxygen content in influencing microstructural features, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between elemental composition and material properties.

Additive Manufacturing and Selective Laser Melting in particular have emerged for a few years as an outstanding alternative to conventional manufacturing for low production of highly complex and/or customized products and parts. The potential for production of very high density parts with excellent mechanical properties however necessitates thorough optimization of the process and its numerous parameters. A method for optimization adapted from the Response Surface Methodology seems the most appropriate. It consists in varying the process parameters according to an experimental design and record a response characteristic of the quality of the product. To illustrate this approach, a CoCr-Mo alloy has been produced by Selective Laser Melting with different combination of scanning speed and laser power, and the porosity and hardness of the as-built materials were measured and compared. This allowed determining a suitable processing window for such alloy. The possibility to produce high density parts (porosity ≤ 0.1%) is demonstrated and highlights the value of the optimization method.

PURPOSE. Considering the importance of metal-ceramic bond, the present study aimed to compare the bond strength of ceramics to cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) alloys made by casting and selective laser melting (SLM). MATERIALS AND METHODS. In this in-vitro experimental study, two sample groups were prepared, with one group comprising of 10 Co-Cr metal frameworks fabricated by SLM method and the other of 10 Co-Cr metal frameworks fabricated by lost wax cast method with the dimensions of $0.5{\times}3{\times}25\;mm$ (following ISO standard 9693). Porcelain with the thickness of 1.1 mm was applied on a $3{\times}8-mm$ central rectangular area of each sample. Afterwards, bond strengths of the samples were assessed with a Universal Testing Machine. Statistical analysis was performed with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and T-test. RESULTS. Bond strength in the conventionally cast group equaled $74.94{\times}16.06\;MPa$, while in SLM group, it equaled $69.02{\times}5.77\;MPa$. The difference was not statistically significant ($P{\leq}.05$). CONCLUSION. The results indicated that the bond strengths between ceramic and Co-Cr alloys made by casting and SLM methods were not statistically different.

Additive manufacturing (AM) involves the layer-by-layer deposition of materials and has achieved significant advancements in industry. In this study, we manufactured 17-4PH steel, the most commonly used metal in the selective laser melting (SLM) process, and conducted heat treatment at temperatures of 420°C, 480°C, 540°C, and 600°C for 4 hours. The effects of heat treatment on wear characteristics, strength, and tensile properties were compared and investigated. The experimental results showed that the wear and tensile characteristics of the aged specimens were improved. When comparing the results of specimens aged at various optimal heat treatment temperatures, excellent mechanical property effects were observed. It was confirmed that excessive aging treatment led to a decrease in mechanical properties such as elongation and strength. Additionally, microstructural observations revealed a transformation of the precipitate shape from rod-like to spherical. Compared to the 17-4PH metal matrix AS specimens heat-treated at 540°C, the wear width decreased, indicating that the aged 17-4PH specimens exhibited improved wear resistance.

PURPOSE. To evaluate the impact of five different tooth preparation designs on the marginal and internal fit discrepancies of cobalt-chromium (CoCr) crowns produced by computer-aided designing (CAD) and selective laser melting (SLM) processes. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Five preparation data were constructed, after which design crowns were obtained. Actual crowns were fabricated using an SLM process. After the data of actual crowns were obtained with structural light scanning, intaglio surfaces of the design crown and actual crown were virtually superimposed on the preparation. The fit-discrepancies were displayed with colors, while the root means square was calculated and analyzed with one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey's test or Kruskal-Wallis test (α = .05). RESULTS. The marginal or internal color-coded images in the five design groups were not identical. The shoulder-lip and sharp line angle groups in the CAD or SLM process had larger marginal or internal fit discrepancies compared to other groups (P < .05). In the CAD process, the mean marginal and internal fit discrepancies were 10.0 to 24.2 ㎛ and 29.6 to 31.4 ㎛, respectively. After the CAD and SLM processes, the mean marginal and internal fit discrepancies were 18.4 to 40.9 ㎛ and 39.1 to 47.1 ㎛, respectively. The SLM process itself resulted in a positive increase of the marginal (6.0 - 16.7 ㎛) and internal (9.0 - 15.7 ㎛) fit discrepancies. CONCLUSION. The CAD and SLM processes affected the fit of CoCr crowns and varied based on the preparation designs. Typically, the shoulder-lip and sharp line angle designs had a more significant effect on crown fit. However, the differences between the design groups were relatively small, especially when compared to fit discrepancies observed clinically.

금속 기지재 복합재료들(MMCs, Metal matrix composites)은 우수한 기계적 물성(강성, 강도, 마모 저항성, 경도 등)과 뛰어난 특성(열전도, 전기전도도, 부식 저항 등)으로 다양한 산업군에 활용되고 있다. 적층제조 기술이 발달함에 따라 복잡한 형상을 시간과 비용을 절약하여 제조할 수 있다는 이점으로, 적층 제조한 MMCs에 관한 연구가 활발하게 이루어지고 있다. 하지만 MMCs를 적층 제조할 경우, 다양한 원인들에 의해 여러 문제들이 발생할 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 다양한 MMCs의 특징들을 소개하고, 위의 문제들이 발생하는 원인을 고찰하여 소재와 Powder bed fusion (PBF) 공정 설계 관점에서 해결책을 제시하고자 한다. 본 논문은 향후 PBF 방식으로 적층 제조한 MMCs를 개발할 때 설계 및 제조 가이드라인을 제시하여 줄 수 있을 것이다.

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) were widely used in various industries, due to the excellent properties: high strength, stiffness, wear resistance, hardness, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, etc. With additive manufacturing (AM) technology rapidly developed, AM MMCs have been actively investigated thanks to the cost- and time-saving manufacturing. However, several issues still need to be addressed before fabricating AM MMCs. Here, several types of MMCs were introduced and MMCs' design methods to tackle the issues were suggested in a powder bed fusion (PBF) technique. The paper could come up with a guideline for the material and process design of MMCs in the PBF technique.

Ti-6Al-4V alloy has a wide range of applications, ranging from turbine blades that require smooth surfaces for aerodynamic purposes to biomedical implants, where a certain surface roughness promotes biomedical compatibility. Therefore, it would be advantageous if the high volumetric density is maintained while controlling the surface roughness during the LPBF of Ti-6Al-4V. In this study, the volumetric energy density is varied by independently changing the laser power and scan speed to document the changes in the relative sample density and surface roughness. The results where the energy density is similar but the process parameters are different are compared. For comparable energy density but higher laser power and scan speed, the relative density remained similar at approximately 99%. However, the surface roughness varies, and the maximum increase rate is approximately 172%. To investigate the cause of the increased surface roughness, a nonlinear finite element heat transfer analysis is performed to compare the maximum temperature, cooling rate, and lifetime of the melt pool with different process parameters.