Pablo Zapico

Dr. Pablo Zapico

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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2022 in Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Sara Giganto
SMSusana Martínez-Pellitero
Susana Martínez-Pellitero
Joaquín GarcíaJoaquín García
Joaquín García
Pablo ZapicoPablo Zapico
Pablo Zapico

1 March 2020 in Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Pablo Zapico
SGSara Giganto
Sara Giganto
JBJoaquín Barreiro
Joaquín Barreiro
SMSusana Martínez-Pellitero
Susana Martínez-Pellitero

26 August 2024 in Applied Sciences
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VMVíctor Meana
Víctor Meana
Pablo ZapicoPablo Zapico
Pablo Zapico
EDUARDO CUESTAEDUARDO CUESTA
EDUARDO CUESTA
SGSara Giganto
Sara Giganto
LMLorenzo Meana
Lorenzo Meana
SMSusana Martínez-Pellitero
Susana Martínez-Pellitero
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is advancing technologically towards the production of components for high-demand mechanical applications with stringent dimensional accuracy, leveraging metallic and ceramic raw materials. The AM process for ceramic components, known as Ultraviolet Laser Stereolithography (SLA), enables the fabrication of unique parts or small batches without substantial investments in molds and dies, and avoids the problems associated with traditional manufacturing, which involves multiple stages and final machining for precision. This study addresses the need to produce reference elements or targets for metrological applications, including verification, adjustment, or calibration of 3D scanners and mid- to high-range optical sensors. Precision spheres are a primary geometry in this context due to their straightforward mathematical definition, facilitating rapid and accurate error detection in equipment. Our objective is to exploit this novel SLA process along with the advantageous optical properties of technical ceramics (such as being white, matte, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant) to materialize these reference objects. Specifically, this work involves the fabrication of alumina hemispheres using SLA. The manufacturing process incorporates four design variables (wall thickness, support shape, fill type, and orientation) and one manufacturing variable (the arrangement of spheres on the printing tray). To evaluate the impact of the design variables, dimensional and geometric parameters (GD&T), including diameters, form errors, and their distribution on the surface of the sphere, have been characterized. These measurements are conducted with high accuracy using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). The study also examines the influence of these variables in the dimensional and geometric accuracy of the spheres. Correlations between various parameters were identified, specifically highlighting critical factors affecting process precision, such as the position of the piece on the print tray and the wall thickness value. The smallest diameter errors were recorded at the outermost positions of the tray (rear and front), while the smallest shape errors were found at the central position, in both cases with errors in the range of tens of micrometers. In any case, the smallest deformations were observed with the highest wall thickness (2 mm).

1 October 2015 in Precision Engineering
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JRJ. Carlos Rico
J. Carlos Rico
GVGonzalo Valiño
Gonzalo Valiño
PÁPedro Fernández Álvarez
Pedro Fernández Álvarez
Pablo ZapicoPablo Zapico
Pablo Zapico
David BlancoDavid Blanco
David Blanco
SMSabino Mateos
Sabino Mateos

1 October 2018 in Precision Engineering
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HPH. Patiño
H. Patiño
Pablo ZapicoPablo Zapico
Pablo Zapico
JRJ.C. Rico
J.C. Rico
PÁPedro Fernández Álvarez
Pedro Fernández Álvarez
GVG. Valiño
G. Valiño

1 April 2018 in Precision Engineering
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Pablo ZapicoPablo Zapico
Pablo Zapico
PÁPedro Fernández Álvarez
Pedro Fernández Álvarez
JRJ.C. Rico
J.C. Rico
GVG. Valiño
G. Valiño
HPH. Patiño
H. Patiño