Abstract
To broaden the scope of inkjet printing, this paper focuses on printing of an organic silver complex ink on glass substrates towards the fabrication of metallic 3D microstructures. The droplet formation sequence of the inkjet printer is optimised to print continuous layers of metal. A brief discussion on orientation trials, aimed at optimising the print parameters, is followed by two different methodologies of printing 3D microstructures: wet-in-wet and wet-in-dry. The surface topography of the end product and the possibility to stack layer-upon-layer using these two methodologies are the main criteria investigated in this paper.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, COMA '10 |
Editors | Dimitri Dimitrov |
Place of Publication | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Publisher | Stellenbosch University |
Pages | 45-50 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-7972-1322-7 |
Publication status | Published - 3 Feb 2010 |
Event | International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, COMA 2010 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Duration: 3 Feb 2010 → 5 Feb 2010 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, COMA 2010 |
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Abbreviated title | COMA |
Country/Territory | South Africa |
City | Stellenbosch |
Period | 3/02/10 → 5/02/10 |