Since the beginning of this year, 3C giants such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, Honor, and OPPO have launched large-scale titanium alloy consumer electronics products, and the titanium alloy-related industry has received unprecedented market attention. Most of these titanium alloy processes are achieved through 3D printing.
In recent years, researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and an American startup have successfully printed robotic arms, which include bones, ligaments, and tendons made of different polymers, using the latest laser scanning technology for the first time. This new technology enables one-time 3D printing of special plastics with elasticity, opening up new avenues for the production of flexible robot structures.
3D printing technology was previously limited to the rapid curing of plastics, but new research has also shown that it can be used for the slow curing of plastics. Researchers use various high-quality materials to 3D print more complex and durable robotic arms in one go. The new technology used this time makes it easy to combine soft and elastic properties with rigid materials. Researchers can use it as needed to manufacture exquisite structures and parts with cavities. The research results of flexible robotic arms have pushed the current 3D printing to a new height. If used on the corresponding machine, it can achieve folding and stretching forms and will also be lighter and more durable.
3D printing technology opens up consumer electronics applications
3D printing is a prototyping technology that we often mention, which is a technology based on digital model files that uses adhesive materials such as powder metal or plastic to construct objects through layer-by-layer printing. Compared with traditional technology, it is suitable for manufacturing complex objects, Saving materials and reducing costs, Shortening R&D and manufacturing cycles, and Lightweight, integrated molding, with Advantages such as meeting customization needs.
The novelty of titanium alloy triggered 3D printing in the mobile phone industry
At present, leading manufacturers such as Apple, Honor, and Xiaomi have gradually launched large-scale batch applications of titanium alloys. From the initial watch case to the phone frame, titanium alloy materials have slowly been chosen by consumer electronics. In order to further improve efficiency and reduce costs, these manufacturers have begun to use 3D printing technology to manufacture these products.
Titanium alloy materials have problems such as high processing difficulty and low yield, resulting in increased manufacturing costs. Through 3D printing technology, especially metal powder laser melting technology, the issue of forming titanium alloy materials can be effectively solved, significantly reducing production costs. As an essential metal powder material, the preparation and application of 3D-printed titanium powder involve multiple fields and disciplines, requiring the comprehensive application of knowledge and technology in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and other fields. In 3D printing, titanium powder is mainly used to produce metal powders of titanium and titanium alloys, which can be used as raw materials for 3D printing. Titanium and titanium alloys are widely used in aviation, aerospace, medical, sports, and other fields because of their lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Through 3D printing technology, parts with complex shapes and structures can be manufactured to meet the needs of different fields.
The main applications of 3D-printed titanium powder
Aerospace field: Titanium powder is widely used in the aerospace field due to its high strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight characteristics. 3D printing technology allows titanium powder to be used to manufacture complex structures such as wings, fuselage, and engine components for airplanes and rockets.
Medical field: Titanium powder is used in the medical field due to its good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. Through 3D printing technology, titanium powder can be used to manufacture medical devices, such as dental implants, orthopedic surgical instruments, and tissue engineering scaffolds.
Automotive field: Titanium powder can be used to manufacture automotive components, such as engine components and suspension systems. 3D printing technology can make the manufacturing process more efficient and precise, thereby reducing production costs and improving product quality.
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