Abstract:
Silicon carbide ceramics, renowned for their exceptional chemical stability and corrosion resistance, have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional metal heat exchangers in industrial kilns such as hot blast stoves and coke ovens. However, conventional manufacturing processes remain constrained by low precision, high production costs and inefficient efficiency, limiting their widespread adoption. The rapid advancement of additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology has introduced a novel approach for producing high-performance silicon carbide ceramics.3D printing technology for silicon carbide ceramics is focused, systematically examining how slurry formulations, manufacturing processes, post-processing technologies and equipment parameters influence material mechanical properties across various printing methods. It identifies current limitations in production techniques and outlines promising future directions for development.