Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves
Given the mechanical hazards occurring in the workplace, cut resistance is a particularly important protective parameter. 3D printing is an innovative technology that has recently garnered great interest. It enables the creation of functional polymeric materials with metal reinforcement for use in c...
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| author | Emilia Żyłka Emilia Irzmańska Jakub Saramak Magdalena Jurczyk-Kowalska |
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| description | Given the mechanical hazards occurring in the workplace, cut resistance is a particularly important protective parameter. 3D printing is an innovative technology that has recently garnered great interest. It enables the creation of functional polymeric materials with metal reinforcement for use in cut-resistant gloves. The present study characterized and tested 3D-printed polymeric materials intended for such applications. The materials were made from commercially available 3D printing polymer filaments. Metallic reinforcement (stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.04 mm) was added to the two selected materials (thermoplastic polyurethane and FiberFlex30D). Tests have shown that materials containing metallic reinforcement demonstrate higher mechanical resistance. Cut resistance increased by 70%, and the force needed to tear the sample increased by over 20% compared to the pure polymer. The presence of metallic reinforcement strengthens the structure of the material and changes the cracking mechanism. The tearing occurs in the test area, not in the bell area. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of applying functional 3D-printed polymeric materials with metal reinforcement in cut-resistant gloves. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-995c0379824a4bcf9a6051ca833c93d42024-01-10T15:02:33ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-12-011719010.3390/ma17010090Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant GlovesEmilia Żyłka0Emilia Irzmańska1Jakub Saramak2Magdalena Jurczyk-Kowalska3Central Institute for Labour Protection—National Research Institute, Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Wierzbowa 48, 90-133 Lodz, PolandCentral Institute for Labour Protection—National Research Institute, Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Wierzbowa 48, 90-133 Lodz, PolandSMK3D Company, Opałowa 11/17, 93-487 Lodz, PolandFaculty of Material Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, PolandGiven the mechanical hazards occurring in the workplace, cut resistance is a particularly important protective parameter. 3D printing is an innovative technology that has recently garnered great interest. It enables the creation of functional polymeric materials with metal reinforcement for use in cut-resistant gloves. The present study characterized and tested 3D-printed polymeric materials intended for such applications. The materials were made from commercially available 3D printing polymer filaments. Metallic reinforcement (stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.04 mm) was added to the two selected materials (thermoplastic polyurethane and FiberFlex30D). Tests have shown that materials containing metallic reinforcement demonstrate higher mechanical resistance. Cut resistance increased by 70%, and the force needed to tear the sample increased by over 20% compared to the pure polymer. The presence of metallic reinforcement strengthens the structure of the material and changes the cracking mechanism. The tearing occurs in the test area, not in the bell area. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of applying functional 3D-printed polymeric materials with metal reinforcement in cut-resistant gloves.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/1/90polymeric materialspolymer composites3D printing technologymetallic reinforcementprotective glovescut resistance materials |
| spellingShingle | Emilia Żyłka Emilia Irzmańska Jakub Saramak Magdalena Jurczyk-Kowalska Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves Materials polymeric materials polymer composites 3D printing technology metallic reinforcement protective gloves cut resistance materials |
| title | Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves |
| title_full | Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves |
| title_fullStr | Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves |
| title_full_unstemmed | Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves |
| title_short | Functional 3D-Printed Polymeric Materials with Metallic Reinforcement for Use in Cut-Resistant Gloves |
| title_sort | functional 3d printed polymeric materials with metallic reinforcement for use in cut resistant gloves |
| topic | polymeric materials polymer composites 3D printing technology metallic reinforcement protective gloves cut resistance materials |
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