3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing

Cemented carbides, known for their exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance, serve as vital components across various industries, including mechanical manufacturing, aerospace, and chemical engineering. Despite their advantageous properties, poor machinability restricts the appli...

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Main Authors: Chenyang Ma, Tianen Yang, Yaoqin Tang, Zhiyuan Zou, Zhiyuan Ma, Yu Cao, Jiahuan He, Ling Chen, Ting Chen, Ji Xiong
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
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description Cemented carbides, known for their exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance, serve as vital components across various industries, including mechanical manufacturing, aerospace, and chemical engineering. Despite their advantageous properties, poor machinability restricts the application of cemented carbides in manufacturing complex-shaped components. However, 3D printing technology offers a novel solution, enabling the production of cemented carbide parts with intricate geometries, on-demand manufacturing, and a reduction in material waste and scrap compared to traditional methods. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in cemented carbides 3D printing technology. It outlines the raw materials and preparation methods utilized for cemented carbides, examines the principles and characteristics of cemented carbides 3D printing, and highlights recent technological innovations. Additionally, the paper analyzes metallurgical defects that may occur during the printing process and discusses various detection methods, alongside post-processing techniques for 3D-printed cemented carbide substrates. Finally, the review explores future development directions in cemented carbides 3D printing, considering potential trends in manufacturing processes.
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spelling doaj-art-d668d2c64132401fb2eeab2f1c197b392025-08-20T03:53:52ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-05-01369220924510.1016/j.jmrt.2025.05.0153D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processingChenyang Ma0Tianen Yang1Yaoqin Tang2Zhiyuan Zou3Zhiyuan Ma4Yu Cao5Jiahuan He6Ling Chen7Ting Chen8Ji Xiong9School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China; Corresponding author.Chengdu UBlanc Precision Tools Co., Ltd., Chengdu, 610199, ChinaKLT Carbide Co., Ltd., Guanghan, 618300, ChinaXi'an Microam Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710000, ChinaXi'an Microam Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710000, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, ChinaCemented carbides, known for their exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance, serve as vital components across various industries, including mechanical manufacturing, aerospace, and chemical engineering. Despite their advantageous properties, poor machinability restricts the application of cemented carbides in manufacturing complex-shaped components. However, 3D printing technology offers a novel solution, enabling the production of cemented carbide parts with intricate geometries, on-demand manufacturing, and a reduction in material waste and scrap compared to traditional methods. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in cemented carbides 3D printing technology. It outlines the raw materials and preparation methods utilized for cemented carbides, examines the principles and characteristics of cemented carbides 3D printing, and highlights recent technological innovations. Additionally, the paper analyzes metallurgical defects that may occur during the printing process and discusses various detection methods, alongside post-processing techniques for 3D-printed cemented carbide substrates. Finally, the review explores future development directions in cemented carbides 3D printing, considering potential trends in manufacturing processes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542501169XCemented carbides3D printingForming techniquesDefectsPost-processing
spellingShingle Chenyang Ma
Tianen Yang
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Yu Cao
Jiahuan He
Ling Chen
Ting Chen
Ji Xiong
3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Cemented carbides
3D printing
Forming techniques
Defects
Post-processing
title 3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing
title_full 3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing
title_fullStr 3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing
title_full_unstemmed 3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing
title_short 3D Printing of cemented carbides: a review of techniques, defects, and post-processing
title_sort 3d printing of cemented carbides a review of techniques defects and post processing
topic Cemented carbides
3D printing
Forming techniques
Defects
Post-processing
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