DryTi3D

Revolutionising post-3D printing treatments through the use of the DryLyte technology.

DryTi3D research, studies and demonstrates strategies to obtain Ti6Al4V parts with improved surface quality in additive manufacturing for the biomedical and aerospace industries, optimising the dry electropolishing process.

The project investigates a design of new solid-state electrolytes (with different electrolyte particle size, acid media and concentration), electrical parameters and polishing strategies to offer greater profitability and efficiency to the process.

Dry electropolishing surface finishing process is proposed to be the most efficient surface treatment to produce mirror-like workpieces with tailored surface and near surface characteristics.

Post-processing treatments after 3D printing (3DP) are critical to meet industrial requirements in terms of geometry, tolerances, and surface roughness. In this sense, DryTi3D investigates different surface treatments strategies to improve the surface quality and hence, the mechanical response under service-like working conditions of the Ti6Al4V obtained by 3DP.

The use of the additive manufacturing technology allows the production of 3D metals parts in a variety of industrial applications. In this sense, the Ti6Al4V alloy has rapidly evolved in aerospace and biomedical sectors thanks to its excellent corrosion resistance and specific strength as well as low density, biocompatibility, and good specific strength at a high-temperature levels.

DryTi3D counts with the leadership of Dlyte Chemicals, leveraging DryLyte patented technology for grinding, polishing, deburring and rounding metals by ion transport using free solid bodies; and participation of Eurecat, through its Metallic and Ceramic Materials Unit, bringing together expertise in surface treatment research and advanced surface integrity characterisation.