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Accuracy evaluation of dental models manufactured by CAD/CAM milling method and 3D printing method

  • Jeong, Yoo-Geum;Lee, Wan-Sun;Lee, Kyu-Bok
    • The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.245-251
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    • 2018
  • PURPOSE. To evaluate the accuracy of a model made using the computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) milling method and 3D printing method and to confirm its applicability as a work model for dental prosthesis production. MATERIALS AND METHODS. First, a natural tooth model (ANA-4, Frasaco, Germany) was scanned using an oral scanner. The obtained scan data were then used as a CAD reference model (CRM), to produce a total of 10 models each, either using the milling method or the 3D printing method. The 20 models were then scanned using a desktop scanner and the CAD test model was formed. The accuracy of the two groups was compared using dedicated software to calculate the root mean square (RMS) value after superimposing CRM and CAD test model (CTM). RESULTS. The RMS value ($152{\pm}52{\mu}m$) of the model manufactured by the milling method was significantly higher than the RMS value ($52{\pm}9{\mu}m$) of the model produced by the 3D printing method. CONCLUSION. The accuracy of the 3D printing method is superior to that of the milling method, but at present, both methods are limited in their application as a work model for prosthesis manufacture.

Effect of internal structures on the accuracy of 3D printed full-arch dentition preparation models in different printing systems

  • Teng Ma;Tiwu Peng;Yang Lin;Mindi Zhang;Guanghui Ren
    • The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.145-154
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    • 2023
  • PURPOSE. The objective of this study was to investigate how internal structures influence the overall and marginal accuracy of full arch preparations fabricated through additive manufacturing in different printing systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A full-arch preparation digital model was set up with three internal designs, including solid, hollow, and grid. These were printed using three different resin printers with nine models in each group. After scanning, each data was imported into the 3D data processing software together with the master cast, aligned and trimmed, and then put into the 3D data analysis software again to compare the overall and marginal deviation whose results are expressed using root mean square values and color maps. To evaluate the trueness of the resin model, the test data and reference data were compared, and the precision was evaluated by comparing the test data sets. Color maps were observed for qualitative analysis. Data were statistically analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and Bonferroni method was used for post hoc comparison (α = .05). RESULTS. The influence of different internal structures on the accuracy of 3D printed resin models varied significantly (P < .05). Solid and grid models showed better accuracy, while the hollow model exhibited poor accuracy. The color maps show that the resin models have a tendency to shrink inwards. CONCLUSION. The internal structure design influences the accuracy of the 3D printing model, and the effect varies in different printing systems. Irrespective of the kind of printing system, the printing accuracy of hollow model was observed to be worse than those of solid and grid models.

3D Printing Characteristics of Reverse Idle Gears for Tractor Transmissions (트랙터 트랜스미션용 후진 아이들 기어의 3D 프린팅 특성)

  • Kim, Hae-Ji
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2017
  • This paper concerns the possibility of 3D printing reverse idle gears for tractor transmission. For the purposes of this experiment, idle gears were manufactured using a SLA 3D printer, FDM 3D printer, and through machining. The accuracy of the idle gears produced in these three different ways were evaluated by the properties of their outer diameter, inner diameter, roundness, concentricity, parallelism, span, backlash, and gear grade. The tooth characteristics of the idle gears were evaluated by their profile, lead, and the pitch of the gears. The results of this experiment determined that the surface conditions created by the finishing process had a significant impact on the dimensional accuracy of the gears and the characteristics of their teeth.

Study on Effect of the printing direction and layer thickness for micro-fluidic chip fabrication via SLA 3D printing (적층 방식 3차원 프린팅에 의한 미세유로 칩 제작 공정에서 프린팅 방향 및 적층 두께의 영향에 관한 연구)

  • Jin, Jae-Ho;Kwon, Da-in;Oh, Jae-Hwan;Kang, Do-Hyun;Kim, Kwanoh;Yoon, Jae-Sung;Yoo, Yeong-Eun
    • Design & Manufacturing
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.58-65
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    • 2022
  • Micro-fluidic chip has been fabricated by lithography process on silicon or glass wafer, casting using PDMS, injection molding of thermoplastics or 3D printing, etc. Among these processes, 3D printing can fabricate micro-fluidic chip directly from the design without master or template for fluidic channel fabricated previously. Due to this direct printing, 3D printing provides very fast and economical method for prototyping micro-fluidic chip comparing to conventional fabrication process such as lithography, PDMS casting or injection molding. Although 3D printing is now used more extensively due to this fast and cheap process done automatically by single printing machine, there are some issues on accuracy or surface characteristics, etc. The accuracy of the shape and size of the micro-channel is limited by the resolution of the printing and printing direction or layering direction in case of SLM type of 3D printing using UV curable resin. In this study, the printing direction and thickness of each printing layer are investigated to see the effect on the size, shape and surface of the micro-channel. A set of micro-channels with different size was designed and arrayed orthogonal. Micro-fluidic chips are 3D printed in different directions to the micro-channel, orthogonal, parallel, or skewed. The shape of the cross-section of the micro-channel and the surface of the micro-channel are photographed using optical microscopy. From a series of experiments, an optimal printing direction and process conditions are investigated for 3D printing of micro-fluidic chip.

Evaluation of flexural properties and reliability with photo-curing 3D printing resin according to the printing orientations (광경화성 3D 프린팅 레진의 출력각도에 따른 굽힘 특성과 신뢰성 평가)

  • Im, Yong-Woon;Song, Doo-Bin;Hwang, Seong-Sig;Kim, Sa-Hak;Han, Man-So
    • Journal of Technologic Dentistry
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.13-18
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: This study aimed to compare the flexural properties and perform the Weibull analysis of photo-curing three-dimensional (3D) printing resin. Methods: Photo-curing temporary resin (3D polymer) was used as a printing resin. Specimens (65 × 10 × 3.3 ㎣) were prepared following the ISO 20975-1 guidelines and according to the different printing orientations using a digital light processing 3D printer (D2 120; Dentium). The flexural strength (FS), flexural modulus, and work of fracture (WOF) were measured using a universal testing machine (Instron 3344; Instron) at a crosshead speed of 5 mm/min. Results: In this study, the 0° orientation exhibited higher FS and WOF than the 45° orientation. Significant differences were found among the printing orientations (p<0.05). Specimens printed at the 0° orientation were the most accurate. In the Weibull analysis, 0° showed the greatest Weibull modulus (m), which represents a higher reliability. Conclusion: 3D printing should be selected and used by considering flexural properties, size accuracy, and reliability.

Comparison of Mechanical Properties and Form Accuracy in FDM 3D Printing Based on Building Conditions (FDM 방식 3D 프린팅에서 제작 조건에 따른 기계적물성치와 형상정밀도의 실험적 비교)

  • Kim, Gi-Dae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.20 no.8
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    • pp.52-59
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    • 2021
  • In this study, we experimentally evaluated the mechanical properties and geometric form accuracy in FDM 3D printing processes based on the printing direction, building direction, and layer thickness. The specimen test results showed that the tensile strength increased by over 33% in the printing direction compared to the direction perpendicular to printing and the tensile strength becomes larger as the layer thickness decreased. Furthermore, the tensile and impact strengths in the building direction were significantly reduced due to the difference in the interlayer joining and bonding strengths of the fused material. Additionally, shrinkage of the material due to phase change induced curl distortion especially in thin and long 3D-printed products, which increased as the layer thickness increased.

Accuracy Verification of 3D printing model by Using Domestic Oral Scanner(eZIS) (국내산 구강스캐너(eZIS)를 사용한 3D프린트 모형의 정확도 검증 실험)

  • Byun, Tae-hee;Nam, Min-kyung;Kim, Jung-ho;Kim, Busob
    • Journal of Technologic Dentistry
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.115-123
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was establishing process of manufacturing dental prosthesis by using eZIS system(DDS Inc.,Korea). Methods: To evaluate accuracy verification, the test was practiced two ways. First, Comparison of 3D printing models and stone models was practiced by using 3D superimposing software. #36 prepared master model was scanned by eZIS system and three 'Veltz3D' 3D printing models and three 'Bio3D' 3D printing models were manufactured. three stone models were manufactured by conventional impression technique. Second, Fitness test was practiced. the 3D printing models and the stone models was compared by manufacturing same resin crown. #36 prepared master model was scanned 9 times and manufactured (milled) 9 resin crowns by eZIS system. These crowns were cemented three 'Veltz3D' 3D printing models, three 'Bio3D' 3D printing models and three stone models. These crowns were sliced mesiodistal axis and gaps were measured by digital microscope. Results: The average accuracy of Bio3D models were 65.75%. Veltz3D(Hebsiba) models were 60.11% Stone models were 41.00%. Conclusion : This study results showed 3D printing model is similar with stone model. So it was under clinical allow, didn't affect final dental prothesis. There were no significant differences in the appearance of the three types of milling crowns.

Influence of Micro Pattern Geometry and Printing and Curing Conditions in Gravure Printing on Printing Performance When Using Conductive Ink (패턴 형상, 인쇄 및 건조 조건이 전도성 잉크를 이용한 그라비아 인쇄 결과물의 성능에 미치는 영향)

  • Ahn, Byoung-Joon;Han, Kyung-Joon;Ko, Sung-Lim
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.263-271
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    • 2010
  • e-Printing is a new manufacturing technology for electronic products and is based on traditional printing technology. The electronic products require a large area to facilitate printing and to be economical. A gravure printing system that supports a roll to roll (R2R) manufacturing process can be used to reduce the cost and to achieve the required accuracy. Many factors such as drying method, drying temperature, tension,-printing velocity, ink viscosity, ink conductivity, pattern accuracy, and dot geometry influence the performance of printed electronics. These factors are closely interrelated. The optimum condition for printing must be determined to enhance the performance of the printed electronics. In this study, lines and areas are printed using a gravure printer with conductive ink under different conditions of the above mentioned factors. The results are analyzed to investigate the influence of various factors on the performance of the printed electronics.