Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review
Additive manufacturing is evolving in the direction of carbon fiber 3D printing, a technology that combines the versatility of three-dimensional printing with the exceptional properties of carbon fiber. This work aims to provide a brief review of the main methodologies used in carbon fiber 3D printi...
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| description | Additive manufacturing is evolving in the direction of carbon fiber 3D printing, a technology that combines the versatility of three-dimensional printing with the exceptional properties of carbon fiber. This work aims to provide a brief review of the main methodologies used in carbon fiber 3D printing, focusing particularly on the two most widespread types: continuous fiber printing and short fiber printing. In the context of continuous fiber printing, the process of embedding a continuous carbon fiber into a polymer matrix will be examined, resulting in the achievement of high-performance lightweight structural components. On the other hand, short fiber printing involves the use of short carbon fibers mixed in turn with polymeric materials, with the advantage of having greater ease of processing and obtaining highly performing components with large-scale economic investments that are lower in cost than additive manufacturing using continuous fiber printing. Furthermore, this work will conduct an evaluation of the mechanical properties of products printed using both technologies, focusing on key aspects, such as strength, stiffness, weight, and resistance to mechanical stress. The specific advantages and challenges associated with each printing technique will also be analyzed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-25564824c2ed4ac39b9b2c6462c90d312023-12-08T15:20:40ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-11-011623731110.3390/ma16237311Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief ReviewGabriele Marabello0Chiara Borsellino1Guido Di Bella2Department of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, ItalyAdditive manufacturing is evolving in the direction of carbon fiber 3D printing, a technology that combines the versatility of three-dimensional printing with the exceptional properties of carbon fiber. This work aims to provide a brief review of the main methodologies used in carbon fiber 3D printing, focusing particularly on the two most widespread types: continuous fiber printing and short fiber printing. In the context of continuous fiber printing, the process of embedding a continuous carbon fiber into a polymer matrix will be examined, resulting in the achievement of high-performance lightweight structural components. On the other hand, short fiber printing involves the use of short carbon fibers mixed in turn with polymeric materials, with the advantage of having greater ease of processing and obtaining highly performing components with large-scale economic investments that are lower in cost than additive manufacturing using continuous fiber printing. Furthermore, this work will conduct an evaluation of the mechanical properties of products printed using both technologies, focusing on key aspects, such as strength, stiffness, weight, and resistance to mechanical stress. The specific advantages and challenges associated with each printing technique will also be analyzed.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/23/7311additive manufacturing (AM)carbon fiber 3D printingversatilitycontinuous fiber printingshort fiber printingpolymer matrix |
| spellingShingle | Gabriele Marabello Chiara Borsellino Guido Di Bella Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review Materials additive manufacturing (AM) carbon fiber 3D printing versatility continuous fiber printing short fiber printing polymer matrix |
| title | Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review |
| title_full | Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review |
| title_fullStr | Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review |
| title_short | Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Technologies and Performance—A Brief Review |
| title_sort | carbon fiber 3d printing technologies and performance a brief review |
| topic | additive manufacturing (AM) carbon fiber 3D printing versatility continuous fiber printing short fiber printing polymer matrix |
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