Additively Manufactured Fluoro-polymer Powder Patterns using Electro-photographic Printing Technology

Fluoro-polymer powder materials have been spotlighted for the use of robust outer surface morphology applications and artistic pattern creation for the outside window in global construction market. However, this anti-sticking art pattern generation on metallic plates like aluminum plates are very challenging compared with the printing on the glass window. So, it’s been a long unsolved challenge in the coating industry. We propose a novel additive manufacturing of robust surface modification for certain artistic design patterns on metallic plates. In this project, mechatronic engineers and material engineers collaborate to create a novel xerographic printing technology for the deposition of patterned fluoro-polymer powders with the support from a local windowglass industry leader in the construction, Starline Windows.

Faculty Supervisor:

Woo Soo Kim;Sami Khan

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Partner:

Starline Windows

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Mining

University:

Simon Fraser University

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