| Abstrakt: |
In past one-decade, significant studies have been reported on metallic/non-metallic, organic/in-organic reinforcements (both at micro/nano-level) in thermoplastic/thermosetting matrix for preparation of feed stock filaments for possible three-dimensional printing (3DP) platform. But hitherto very less has been reported on the decision-making of reinforcement proportions in thermoplastic matrix based upon rheological properties. This paper highlights the use of rheological measurements (melt flow index (MFI) and viscosity) of thermoplastic matrix composite for controlling mechanical, thermal and wear properties, before going for 3D printing on commercial open-source fused deposition modelling (FDM) system as a comprehensive review. The rheological data have been taken for the previous reported work, which has been interpreted mathematically, graphically for developing a decision-making tool in the selection of reinforced composition/proportion in the thermoplastic matrix. As a benchmark, MFI of commercial acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) was taken and a case study of Nylon 6+ Al+Al2O3 proportions has been evaluated mathematically and graphically in order to predict the composite material properties (such as mechanical, thermal and wear properties), from the rheological measurements. The results highlighted that the intersection point of MFI and viscosity curve plays a crucial role in the selection of composition, that is, reinforcement in polymeric matrix. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
