Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts
Additive manufacturing (AM) also called 3D printing, is an emerging process in the manufacturing sector with increasing new applications in aerospace, prototyping, medical devices and product development, among others. The resistance of the AM part is determined by the chosen material and the printi...
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author | D. K. K. Cavalcanti M. D. Banea H. F. M. Queiroz |
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description | Additive manufacturing (AM) also called 3D printing, is an emerging process in the manufacturing sector with increasing new applications in aerospace, prototyping, medical devices and product development, among others. The resistance of the AM part is determined by the chosen material and the printing parameters. As novel materials and AM methods are continuously being developed, there is a need for the development and mechanical characterization of suitable materials for 3D printing. In this study, the influence of the material and the 3D-printing parameters on the mechanical properties of additive manufactured thermoplastic parts was investigated. Three different filaments that are commercially available: Polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and Tritan were used. Tensile and flexural tests were carried out, in accordance to ASTM standards, to investigate and compare the mechanical properties of the AM parts as a function of material used. The results showed that the type of filaments had the greatest influence on the mechanical properties of the AM parts. The maximum strength and stiffness were obtained for the PLA specimens. Tritan displayed the highest deformation, while the PLA manifested the lowest deformation capacity. The mechanical properties of the printed parts also depend on the printing parameters. The parameters used in this work are a good compromise between the printing time and the mechanical properties. |
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spelling | doaj.art-3e6f46643cd64d7695b55567b55b20bf2024-02-16T11:42:29ZengGalati University PressAnnals of "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Fascicle XII, Welding Equipment and Technology1221-46392668-61632020-12-013151210.35219/awet.2020.014079Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic PartsD. K. K. Cavalcanti0M. D. Banea1H. F. M. Queiroz2Federal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFederal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFederal Center of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAdditive manufacturing (AM) also called 3D printing, is an emerging process in the manufacturing sector with increasing new applications in aerospace, prototyping, medical devices and product development, among others. The resistance of the AM part is determined by the chosen material and the printing parameters. As novel materials and AM methods are continuously being developed, there is a need for the development and mechanical characterization of suitable materials for 3D printing. In this study, the influence of the material and the 3D-printing parameters on the mechanical properties of additive manufactured thermoplastic parts was investigated. Three different filaments that are commercially available: Polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and Tritan were used. Tensile and flexural tests were carried out, in accordance to ASTM standards, to investigate and compare the mechanical properties of the AM parts as a function of material used. The results showed that the type of filaments had the greatest influence on the mechanical properties of the AM parts. The maximum strength and stiffness were obtained for the PLA specimens. Tritan displayed the highest deformation, while the PLA manifested the lowest deformation capacity. The mechanical properties of the printed parts also depend on the printing parameters. The parameters used in this work are a good compromise between the printing time and the mechanical properties.https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/awet/article/view/4079additive manufactured partsplaabstritanmechanical properties |
spellingShingle | D. K. K. Cavalcanti M. D. Banea H. F. M. Queiroz Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts Annals of "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Fascicle XII, Welding Equipment and Technology additive manufactured parts pla abs tritan mechanical properties |
title | Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts |
title_full | Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts |
title_fullStr | Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts |
title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts |
title_short | Effect of Material on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Thermoplastic Parts |
title_sort | effect of material on the mechanical properties of additive manufactured thermoplastic parts |
topic | additive manufactured parts pla abs tritan mechanical properties |
url | https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/awet/article/view/4079 |
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