Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of 3D Printed Composite Materials (Poly Ethylene Terephthalate Glycol and Nylon PA6)

Authors

  • J. Sowmya
  • J. Suresh Kumar
  • J. Sunil Kumar

Keywords:

Composite materials, Polymer Matrix Composites, PETG filament, Nylon fiber filament, 3D Printer, Fused Deposition Modelling

Abstract

It has been widely employed in various industries, including the biomedical, manufacturing, aerospace, car, industrial, and building sectors. In order to gather information on various printing temperatures and rates, the composite's goal is to describe the nylon and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) materials of FDM under loading circumstances (tension, compression, and bending). According to the findings, PETG and nylon both demonstrate a clear tensile and compression asymmetry. Higher printing temperatures were found to improve the mechanical properties (tension, compression, and bending) of Nylon and PETG, and it was discovered that the effects of speed on Nylon and PETG produce distinct outcomes. A thermoplastic is known for its strong impact resistance and ductility. Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) is obtained from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and ethylene glycol. From 210°C to 255°C, a wide variety of printing temperatures are examined for the tensile performance. According to the findings, PETG can only be printed at a few different printing temperatures. The findings point to a significant drop in mechanical performance as a result of the FDM processing, notably in terms of the amount of elongation at break.

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Published

2023-12-18

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)

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Research Articles

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