The Fabrication of 3-D Metal Structure by Electrochemical based Additive Manufacturing

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the electrochemical based 3-D printing(also known as Additive Manufacturing) process of pure Ni and Ni-Fe alloy on metal substrates through localized electrodeposition with the precisely controlled micro anode. Also, we analyzed the characteristics of 3-D shape formation about the changes in the main electrochemical deposition factors, such as electrolyte temperature, applied potential, micro anode moving speed, and interelectrode gap. Also, Ni-Fe alloy wall was fabricated by using this method. Finally, we observed changes in the composition of Ni and Fe according to the parameters mentioned.