Effect of laser beam inclination on the quality of additively manufactured alumina parts via Vat photopolymerization

[EN] The effect of laser incidence angle on the quality of parts printed using Vat Photopolymerization by Ultraviolet Light for Ceramics (VPP-UVL/C) has not been explored to date. Therefore, this study systematically investigates the influence of parts positioning within the VPP-UVL/C platform. With...

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Autores: Peláez Peláez, Sofía, Giganto Fernández, Sara, Martínez Sánchez, Álvaro, Martínez Pellitero, Susana
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad de León
Repositorio:BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:buleria_____::71f43230bb96c999f028ac9b22550a0a
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10612/28201
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ingenierías
Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Alumina
Dimensional and geometrical accuracy
Manufacturing position
Surface roughness
Vat Photopolymerization by Ultraviolet Light for Ceramics (VPP-UVL/C)
3310.03 Procesos Industriales
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Sumario:[EN] The effect of laser incidence angle on the quality of parts printed using Vat Photopolymerization by Ultraviolet Light for Ceramics (VPP-UVL/C) has not been explored to date. Therefore, this study systematically investigates the influence of parts positioning within the VPP-UVL/C platform. With the aim of improving production efficiency, the dimensional, geometric and surface quality of alumina parts in different positions (centre and corners) of two platforms with extreme sizes (100 and 300 mm) was evaluated. The results show that dimensional and geometric deviations vary mainly as a function of the size and feature type (internal versus external), regardless of position. However, surface quality shows a clear dependence on the printing location. The study provides practical guidelines for part placement that enable the simultaneous production of multiple high-quality components in a single manufacturing cycle, thus improving the process robustness, quality assurance and economic viability of VPP-UVL/C/Al2O3 in industrial applications.