Dimensional Assessment and Error Analysis of 3D CAD Models Manufactured with Bound Metal Deposition

Yasya Khalif Perdana Saleh; Rifky Ismail; Jamari Jamari; I Nyoman Jujur; Poki Agung Budiantoro; Sri Ramayanti; Rochmad Winarso

doi:10.46604/ijeti.2025.15439

Authors

Yasya Khalif Perdana Saleh Department of Mechanical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia/ Biocompatible Material, National Research and Innovation Agency, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia/ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Global Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Rifky Ismail Department of Mechanical Engineering; Center for Biomechanics, Biomaterial, Biomechatronics, and Biosignal Processing (CBIOM3S), Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
Jamari Jamari Department of Mechanical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
I Nyoman Jujur Biocompatible Material, National Research and Innovation Agency, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia
Poki Agung Budiantoro Satellite Technology Center, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor, Indonesia
Sri Ramayanti Satellite Technology Center, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor, Indonesia
Rochmad Winarso Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Muria Kudus University, Kudus, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46604/ijeti.2025.15439

Keywords:

Bound Metal Deposition, dimensional accuracy, 3D printing, stainless steel 316L

Abstract

This study evaluates dimensional deviations of 316L stainless steel components produced using the Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) method. The evaluation covers four production stages: CAD modeling, slicing, printing, and sintering. The approach involves experimental measurements and finite element simulations to assess accuracy. Results indicate an average dimensional deviation of 6%, with height-related features showing the most significant errors due to anisotropic shrinkage and inconsistencies in layer deposition. The widely used 1.16 scale factor is inadequate for precise dimensional recovery. Instead, a revised scale factor of 1.13 is developed through empirical analysis and validated using ANSYS simulation. This new factor shows better agreement with the original CAD design. Furthermore, the achieved dimensional accuracy falls within clinically accepted tolerances for dental implants (0.19-0.36 mm), making it suitable for biomedical applications. Overall, these findings provide a validated framework for dimensional calibration in BMD, improving the accuracy of patient-specific medical devices.

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