The mechanical performance of fibre-reinforced 3D-printed composites is highly dependent on slicing and processing parameters, yet a systematic understanding of these effects remains limited. This study aims to system...
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The mechanical performance of fibre-reinforced 3D-printed composites is highly dependent on slicing and processing parameters, yet a systematic understanding of these effects remains limited. This study aims to systematically evaluate the influence of infill pattern, infill density, bed orientation, and layer thickness on the tensile properties of short carbon fibre-reinforced Nylon (Onyx) and unreinforced Nylon fabricated using Markforged 3D printers. Tensile testing was conducted to assess tensile modulus, ultimate tensile strength, elongation at break, and Poisson's ratio across varying slicing parameters. Various raster angles (0 degrees, 90 degrees, 45 degrees and - 45 degrees relative to the x-axis), three infill patterns (rectangular, triangular, hexagonal), and multiple densities (17 %-92 %) were examined to assess their influence on mechanical behaviour. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and fibre volume fraction ignition testing were used to quantify void content and fibre distribution in Onyx composites. Furthermore, the Rule of Mixtures (ROM) was applied and demonstrated strong agreement with experimental results, providing a predictive framework for tensile performance across different infill densities. The findings of this study contribute to the optimisation of fibre-reinforced additive manufacturing by identifying key parameters that enhance mechanical properties, supporting structural applications in aerospace, automotive, and lightweight engineering systems.
Inkjet-bonded 3D sand printing technology is becoming a more mature technology. The forming efficiency in the casting is especially important, and the forming efficiency includes printing efficiency, sand mold post-tr...
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Inkjet-bonded 3D sand printing technology is becoming a more mature technology. The forming efficiency in the casting is especially important, and the forming efficiency includes printing efficiency, sand mold post-treatment efficiency, and casting forming efficiency. This study investigates the impact of inkjet-based 3D sand printing technology on the productivity of castings. By optimizing the printing parameters-layer thickness, recoating speed, X-resolution, and printhead jetting rate-the efficiency of the printing stage was improved, and predictive models were established for the printing stage, post-processing stage, and casting stage. The study found that layer thickness and recoating speed had a significant influence on printing time, while X-resolution and printhead jetting rate played a secondary role. Additionally, two sand mold designs, truss support structures and honeycomb structures, were introduced to enhance forming efficiency during the casting stage. The model was validated through an engine cylinder block case study, where the optimized parameters improved forming efficiency during the printing stage by 20.17%. The truss and honeycomb sand mold designs improved casting efficiency by 6.96% and 14.18%, respectively. Verification experiments conducted on sixteen printing groups showed that the predictive model for 3D sand casting forming efficiency achieved an accuracy of 94.88%.
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a polymer widely used for 3D printing process owing to its mechanical properties which are high strength and flexural modulus and environmentally friendly. However, PLA is also a brittle polym...
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Polylactic acid (PLA) is a polymer widely used for 3D printing process owing to its mechanical properties which are high strength and flexural modulus and environmentally friendly. However, PLA is also a brittle polymer with low impact resistance. This weakness can be compensated by combining PLA with other polymer like Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that is widely used to improve mechanical properties of PLA. In polymer 3D printing process, printing parameters affect the thermo-mechanical properties of the printed products. This study investigates the influence of TPU and various printing parameters on thermal and mechanical properties of PLA/TPU polymer blends. It provides more precise understanding on how each printing parameters and different TPU ratio affect the mechanical and thermal properties. It also helps in determining the significant parameters for better PLA/TPU blend print. This exploration of parameter effects adds novel insights, enhancing applicability in practical 3D printing processes. Six different TPU ratio was used which are 10 %-50 % by weight while the parameters being tested are printing speed, raster angle, layer thickness and printing temperature. The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were conducted to assess the thermal properties while a tensile test was conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties. ANOVA analysis was employed for the data analysis. It was found that TPU altered the thermal properties of PLA by reducing the cold crystallization temperature, T-cc, enthalpy of crystallization, Delta H-c and enthalpy of melting, Delta H-m. The mechanical strength reduced by 64 % but the ductility improved up to 900 %. Based on ANOVA analysis, it can be concluded that influence of printing parameters on the mechanical properties are layer thickness > printing speed > raster angle > printing temperature in descending order.
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Kong, DemeiZhang, MinMujumdar, Arun S.Luo, ZhenjiangJiangnan Univ
Sch Food Sci & Technol State Key Lab Food Sci & Resources Wuxi 214122 Jiangsu Peoples R China Jiangnan Univ
Jiangsu Prov Int Joint Lab Fresh Food Smart Proc & Wuxi 214122 Jiangsu Peoples R China Jiangnan Univ
China Gen Chamber Commerce Key Lab Fresh Food Proc Wuxi 214122 Jiangsu Peoples R China McGill Univ
Dept Bioresource Engn Macdonald Campus Montreal PQ Canada Haitong Ninghai Foods Co Ltd
R&D Ctr Ninghai Zhejiang Peoples R China Jiangnan Univ
Sch Food Sci & Technol Wuxi 214122 Jiangsu Peoples R China
The rapid advancement of 3D food printing technology for heterogeneous systems has been driven by increasing consumer demand for personalized meals, enhanced nutrition, and overall wellness. By using kappa-carrageenan...
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The rapid advancement of 3D food printing technology for heterogeneous systems has been driven by increasing consumer demand for personalized meals, enhanced nutrition, and overall wellness. By using kappa-carrageenan (KC), konjac gum (KGM), and whey protein isolate (WPI), this study developed a thermoreversible composite gel (WPI-KC-KGM) for temperature-controlled extrusion, focusing on the effect of the KC to KGM ratio on the composite gel's rheological properties and printability. Rheological tests indicated that KGM reduced the thermal sensitivity of KC, with the K7M3 formulation being optimal for minimizing sensitivity while maintaining thermoreversibility. printing accuracy analysis revealed that K5M5 samples achieved the best pore area (1.392 cm2) and fidelity (96.66 %), while K7M3 samples exhibited the highest support similarity (95.78 %). For the WPI-KCKGM (K7M3) composite gel containing 3 wt% orange juice sacs, the recommended printing settings are a nozzle diameter of 2.5 mm, a speed of 20 mm/s, and a temperature of 40 degrees C, resulting in aesthetically pleasing and clearly defined planar and stereoscopic products.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is emerging as a promising technique for manufacturing bioresorbable stents (BRS), particularly for coronary artery disease treatment. Polycaprolactone (PCL) has emerged as a favored ma...
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Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is emerging as a promising technique for manufacturing bioresorbable stents (BRS), particularly for coronary artery disease treatment. Polycaprolactone (PCL) has emerged as a favored material due to its biocompatibility, controlled degradation rate and mechanical properties. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of key FDM printing parameters on the quality aspects of PCL-based BRS, focusing on morphological, mechanical and biological characteristics. This review also highlights inconsistencies in previous studies, particularly in the impact of these parameters on stent dimensions and mechanical properties, emphasizing the need for standardization in experimental methodologies. Additionally, the current gaps in research related to the mechanical and biological performances of PCL-based BRS are discussed, with a call for further studies on long-term effects. This review aims to guide future research by offering insights into optimizing FDM parameters for improving the overall performance and clinical outcomes of PCL-based BRS.
PurposeThis study aims to explore the impact of printing parameters, specifically raster angle and layer thickness, on the microstructure and mechanical properties of green and sintered parts produced through filament...
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PurposeThis study aims to explore the impact of printing parameters, specifically raster angle and layer thickness, on the microstructure and mechanical properties of green and sintered parts produced through filament-based fused filament fabrication (FFF) using a self-developed filament. The goal is to improve the quality and performance of the final sintered ***/methodology/approachA filament containing 92 Wt.% 316L stainless steel with polyoxymethylene (POM)-based binder was formulated and evaluated for flexibility through a buckling resistance test. Green parts were printed with varying raster angles (+45 degrees/-45 degrees, 0 degrees/90 degrees) and layer thicknesses (0.2 mm, 0.3 mm), followed by catalytic debinding and high-temperature sintering. Microstructure, dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties, including microhardness, tensile strength and elongation at break, were analyzed to identify optimal *** raster angle of (+45 degrees/-45 degrees) produced denser interlayer bonding and a more compact green part structure, whereas a thicker layer (0.3 mm) resulted in a looser structure with larger pores. The optimal combination of +45 degrees/-45 degrees raster angle and 0.2 mm layer thickness achieved the highest relative density (99.37%) and superior mechanical properties: microhardness (216.83 HV), tensile strength (467.59 MPa) and elongation at break (16.81%).Originality/valueA 92 Wt.% 316L stainless-steel filament for FFF was independently developed and near dense steel components were successfully fabricated. This study provides new insight into developing a novel formula of filament and optimizing printing parameters for FFF technology.
Most of the research on Binder Jetting 3D printing of AISI316L stainless steel has focused on optimizing the sintering cycle, with less emphasis on the effect of printing parameters on the properties in the sintered s...
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Most of the research on Binder Jetting 3D printing of AISI316L stainless steel has focused on optimizing the sintering cycle, with less emphasis on the effect of printing parameters on the properties in the sintered state. This study aims to investigate the influence of printing parameters on density, mechanical properties in both the green and sintered states. A Taguchi model was employed to experimentally study four parameters (printhead speed, dark body, powder applicator speed, and shell thickness) at three levels using an L9 orthogonal array. The results showed that green density ranged from 51.3% f 0.9%-57.0% f 0.9%, while a sintered density of 98.6% f 0.08% was achieved. Mechanical testing revealed green strengths between 1.8 f 0.1 MPa and 6.1 f 0.8 MPa, while tensile tests provided yield strength of 175.1 f 3.5 MPa, ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 532 f 9.7 MPa, and elongation at break of 87.7% f 7.5%. ANOVA analysis indicated a statistically significant effect of the dark body (binder saturation) on density and mechanical properties. In the green state, increasing binder saturation enhances green density and bending strength. However, in the sintered state, higher binder saturation results in lower densification and UTS. Powder applicator speed also demonstrated statistical relevance for green density, where lower speeds produced higher density. Conversely, shell thickness and printhead speed had negligible effects on the properties investigated. These findings highlight the most significant printing parameters and their impact of target properties. Additionally, linear models were developed as a tool for optimizing printing parameters based on the desire density and mechanical outcomes.
3D printing, particularly "fused filament fabrication" (FFF), plays a crucial role in Industry 4. FFF is widely used for creating complex structures and multi-material parts across various industries such as...
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3D printing, particularly "fused filament fabrication" (FFF), plays a crucial role in Industry 4. FFF is widely used for creating complex structures and multi-material parts across various industries such as food industry, fashion industry, and manufacturing sectors. The properties of FFF-produced objects are remarkably affected by printing parameters. This study explores the impact of printing parameters and the addition of short carbon fibers on the strength of polylactic acid (PLA) printed samples. The lowering layer height, increasing feed rate and extrusion temperature boost impact strength, while a smaller raster angle enhances it. Meanwhile, an improved flexural strength is achieved by adjusting layer height, extrusion temperature, and raster angle. Higher extrusion temperatures enhance tensile strength, microstructure, and reduce porosity. Lower layer height improves flexural and impact strength (28.05% increase in 0.1 mm layer height), higher feed rate boosts strengths (12.56% improvement in 7 mm3/s feed rate), and elevated extrusion temperatures enhance impact strength (14.49% increase in 230 degrees C extrusion temperature) but reduce flexural strength (14.44% decrease). Incorporating carbon fibers in PLA negatively affects the microstructure but increases crystallinity, raising the melting temperature and lowering cold-crystallization temperature. The introduction of carbon fibers into PLA results in a complex interplay of mechanical and thermal properties.
This study investigated the fabrication of oriented chopped carbon fiber-reinforced mullite-based refractory using extrusion-based 3D printing technology. Dispersants were incorporated into the printing paste to optim...
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This study investigated the fabrication of oriented chopped carbon fiber-reinforced mullite-based refractory using extrusion-based 3D printing technology. Dispersants were incorporated into the printing paste to optimize its rheological properties. The effects of carbon fiber content on paste rheology and castable flowability were also evaluated. At dispersant and carbon fiber contents of 0.2 wt% and 0.3 wt%, respectively, the paste exhibited pronounced shear thinning behavior and notable structural recovery, significantly enhancing its printability. Furthermore, precise adjustments in air pressure and layer height, along with an analysis of shear rate distribution during printing, contributed to improved structural accuracy of the printed bodies. Post-printing, the chopped carbon fibers were oriented in the mullite matrix. Following sintering, the flexural strength of the 3Dprinted specimens increased from 6.1 MPa to 6.7 MPa, with concurrent improvements in fracture toughness compared to carbon fiber-reinforced mullite refractory specimens produced by casting.
This research presents an investigation of the feasibility of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (rPETG) thermoplastics using the fused granular fabrication (FGF)...
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This research presents an investigation of the feasibility of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (rPETG) thermoplastics using the fused granular fabrication (FGF) 3D printing technique. It focuses on the effects of FGF printing parameters on the mechanical properties of rPET and rPETG printed parts using a Gigabot X 3D printer. The design of experiments (DOE) was first performed considering the main FGF 3D printing parameters such as layer thickness, infill density and number of contours. The experimental studies were then carried out to study the effects of printing parameters on the tensile properties based on the DOE. The effect of interlayer bonding of printed parts on the tensile properties was also evaluated using finite element-based multiscale modelling. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transformation infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used to observe the fracture morphology and chemical structure of post-FGF printing products. The tensile test results indicate that the highest tensile strength of 26.4 MPa was obtained for rPET when using a 1.1-mm layer thickness, a 70% infill density, and 3 contours, whereas, for rPETG, the maximum tensile strength of 44.8 MPa was attained with a 1.2-mm layer thickness, a 100% infill density, and 2 contours. FTIR analysis confirms no significant changes of characteristic peaks for PET in the printed products, suggesting that rPET and rPETG are viable materials for FGF printing. Thermal stability studies also reveal that the glass transition temperature and onset degradation temperatures are not significantly affected by the printing parameters. The study demonstrates the potential of rPET and rPETG as sustainable alternatives to virgin materials and provides insights into the optimal processing conditions for achieving highquality 3D printed parts via the FGF technique.
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