Forming deviation coupling model and control method in the photopolymerization process of ceramic slurry

Abstract

In the process of photocuring using ceramic slurry, the scattering of ceramic particles is widely acknowledged as the primary cause of deviations. However, when aiming to minimize scattering deviations for the production of intricate structures, it is crucial to also consider deviations resulting from resin shrinkage, an aspect that has been overlooked in previous research. This study successfully reduced scattering deviations by incorporating graphite as a light absorber. This approach enabled the evaluation and analysis of the impact of shrinkage deviations on forming deviations. Experimental results investigating deviations in size and shape across various feature structures demonstrated the substantial impact of shrinkage deviations on the final forming deviations. By combining theoretical analysis with empirical findings, this study proposes a coupled model that accounts for the combined effects of scattering deviations and shrinkage deviations. Additionally, a control method is introduced to enhance forming accuracy by compensating for scattering deviations using shrinkage deviations. Moreover, it elucidates the variation curve of forming deviations with the addition of graphite under different photocuring parameters. Ultimately, this model facilitated the enhancement of ceramic slurry formulation and photocuring process parameters, enabling the high-precision printing of intricate ceramic core molds with incorporated grids.