3D-Printed Drone Parts: Aluminum Optimization
Project Description
Students optimize printing settings for drone components using commercial aluminum powder. Tests focus on laser power/speed effects on porosity and strength through simplified mechanical testing and basic microscopy.
Supervisor
ZHANG, Tianlong
Quota
2
Course type
UROP1100
Applicant's Roles
Operate 3D printer with preset safety protocols

Perform hardness/tensile tests on printed samples

Measure porosity using image analysis software
Applicant's Learning Objectives
Execute design-of-experiments for AM

Relate process parameters to defects

Evaluate lightweight component performance
Deliverable: Print parameter cheat-sheet for high-quality parts
Complexity of the project
Moderate