Metal Fabrication Using Inkjet Technology

Abstract

In recent years, the binder jet method, which enables high-speed modeling by increasing the number of nozzles, has appeared in the metal modeling of 3d printers, and is actively applied mainly to overseas manufacturing processes. In this paper, we explain the metal modeling technology using inkjet and show the features of each method by each manufacturer. This technology is still under development and poses challenges for existing processing technologies that should be addressed with the binder jet method. We hope that it will contribute to future development, such as the fusion of craftsmanship and digital technology, by taking advantage of the strengths of the Japanese manufacturing industry.