China's Refractories

Abstract: 3D printing is a rapid prototyping technology to shape materials or objects through printing layer by layer driven by digital models, which can be adopted for the manufacture of refractory precast components. Thus, the production technology of refractory precast components as well as the technique and advantages of 3D printing was introduced. The feasibility and application prospect of 3D printing concrete, contour crafting and adhesive 3D printing in refractory precast components were presented.

Key words: 3D printing, refractory precast components, rapid prototyping, application prospect