Modeling and Characterization of Biomaterials Spreading Properties in Powder-Based Rapid Prototyping Techniques

In this work, the spreading properties of biomaterials, while a counter-rotating roller is used in rapid prototyping machines, are modeled and characterized. For modeling, the slab method is used in which biomaterial geometrical properties are incorporated into the model. A pressure dependent plasticity model is used as a constitutive model for biomaterial powders. In addition, the coulomb friction law for the powder-roller interface boundary is incorporated into the model. Size and shape of powder particles as well as roller rotational and linear velocities are considered within the friction coefficient. Powder bed parameters such as compaction pressure, stress distribution and relative density are predicted using the simulation.