Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Abdolvahed Kami
• Vahid Abedini
• Ali Jadali

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

Abstract

Additive manufacturing comprises a set of methods enabling layer-by-layer fabrication of components using a three-dimensional model. Conversely, in subtractive manufacturing, the process begins with a large volume of material and results in the final piece through material removal. One point of convergence between these two processes is the fabrication of machining tools (subtractive manufacturing), such as milling cutters, turning inserts, and boring tools, through additive manufacturing, which can potentially catalyze significant advancements in various machining processes. This article explores several machining tool prototypes fabricated via additive manufacturing and discusses their advantages and capabilities. Additionally, some tools whose properties have been enhanced through additive manufacturing by altering their chemical composition are introduced, and the prospect of multi-material tool fabrication with varying hardnesses is deliberated. Investigations indicate that advancements in additive manufacturing processes can lead to the development of advanced tools capable of producing components with higher hardness and more complex geometries

Keywords

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• Subtractive Manufacturing
• Cutting Tools
• Machining