Correlation between Infill Percentages, Layer Width, and Mechanical Properties in Fused Deposition Modelling of Poly-Lactic Acid 3D Printing

Autor: Mahmoud Moradi, Mohammad Rezayat, Fakhir Aziz Rasul Rozhbiany, Saleh Meiabadi, Giuseppe Casalino, Mahmoud Shamsborhan, Amar Bijoy, Sidharth Chakkingal, Mathews Lawrence, Nasli Mohammed, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Machines, Vol 11, Iss 10, p 950 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-1702
DOI: 10.3390/machines11100950
Popis: The field of additive manufacturing (AM) has seen a transformation in the production of intricate and complex parts for various applications. Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), among AM techniques, has garnered significant attention, particularly in fields like fibre-reinforced composites (FRC). In this study, the world of FDM-printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) components is explored, with a focus on how mechanical properties are influenced by infill percentages and layer widths. Through the utilisation of Response Surface Methodology (RSM), the optimisation of FDM-PLA 3D printing for a wide range of biomaterial applications is achieved, along with the unveiling of the potential for remarkable improvements in mechanical performance. Notably, a remarkable 91% reduction in surface roughness for PLA composites was achieved, accompanied by an impressive 25.6% and 34.1% enhancement in the tensile strength and Young’s modulus of fibre-reinforced PLA composites, respectively. This work, positioned at the crossroads of FDM, lays the groundwork for substantial advancements in the realm of additive manufacturing.
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