Additive Manufacturing with Continuous Carbon Fiber
In-situ impregnation 3D printing system for continuous carbon fiber composites.
Role: Undergraduate Researcher
Supervisor: Prof. Molong Duan
Timeline: Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
Developed and optimized an in-situ impregnation 3D printing system for continuous carbon fiber composites.
Key work included:
- Designed and implemented a custom printing head with optimized melting pool geometry for fiber impregnation.
- Achieved precise layer control through mechanical structure optimization and leveling system design.
- Conducted systematic experiments studying the relationship between mechanical parameters and printing quality.
Related publication:
Xu, Z., He, S., Luo, K., Chen, S., & Duan, M. (2025). “Additive Manufacturing With Continuous Fiber: A Comparison Between Prepreg and In-Situ Impregnated Fiber on Printing Accuracy, Bonding, and Mechanical Performance.” Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC 2025), Greenville, USA.