Recent Research Progress and Future Perspectives of Additively Fabricated Abrasive Tools
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Department of Manufacturing and Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland
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Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland
Submission date: 2025-09-15
Final revision date: 2025-11-21
Acceptance date: 2025-11-21
Online publication date: 2025-12-01
Corresponding author
Dawid Zieliński
Department of Manufacturing and Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
Department of Manufacturing and Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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ABSTRACT
Additive technologies are becoming increasingly important in the fabrication of innovative tools. Currently, 3D printing methods based on flexible materials in various forms are being successfully used in the production of tools dedicated for precision abrasive machining, such as lapping, polishing or honing. This paper demonstrates recent research progress of additively fabricated abrasive tools made from metal and plastics powders, light-curable resins, as well as material in the form of filaments. The currently still existing limitations and further perspectives for the development of prototype tools are also indicated. Particular attention was paid to the discussion of the development of prototype tools based on PA12 polyamide powders and ABS filament material, which were used successively in precision abrasive machining of metal materials and technical ceramics with loose abrasive. The tested tools were made using SLS selective laser sintering and FFF/FDM thermoplastic extrusion methods. The presented technological effects concerning the process efficiency and the evaluation of the geometric structure of the surface of machined workpieces confirm the great potential of flexible abrasive tools. Another modern approach in the manufacture of abrasive tools is combining resin and metal bonds with abrasive grains. This type of innovative hybrid-bonded tools can be also useful in precision abrasive processes of specific materials, such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
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