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Additive manufacturing of near-net-shape bonded magnets: prospects and challenges...

by Ling Li, Brian K Post, Vlastimil Kunc, Amelia M Elliott, Mariappan Paranthaman
Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Scripta Materialia
Publication Date
Page Numbers
100 to 104
Volume
135
Issue
7

Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing is well known for producing arbitrary shaped parts without any tooling required, offering a promising alternative to the conventional injection molding method to fabricate near-net-shaped magnets. In this viewpoint, we compare two 3D printing technologies, namely binder jetting and material extrusion, to determine their applicability in the fabrication of Nd-Fe-B bondedmagnets. Prospects and challenges of these state-of-the-art technologies for large-scale industrial applications will be discussed.