Optimization of a light emitting diode based projection stereolithography system and its applications

The rapid manufacture of complex three-dimensional components has eluded researchers for decades. Several manufacturing options have been limited by either speed or the ability to fabricate true three-dimensional structures. Over the last decade, projection stereolithography has been developed to manufacture true three-dimensional structures in a faster manner than traditional processes. This work discusses the development of a projection stereolithography system and the different process parameters that affect part quality. A functional system has been created at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and several unique components have been fabricated to demonstrate its capabilities. Examples of true three-dimensional structures and tunable porous materials are presented.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2010

Author dc:creator

• Alonso, Matthew P.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Fang, Nicholas X.

• 3D microfabrication
• photolithography

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2010 Matthew Alonso

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/16160

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/16160