FDM-based 3D printing of polymer and associated composite: A review on mechanical properties, defects and treatments

S Wickramasinghe, T Do, P Tran - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of the fastest-growing additive manufacturing
methods used in printing fibre-reinforced composites (FRC). The performances of the …

The influence of the process parameters on the mechanical properties of PLA specimens produced by fused filament fabrication—A review

V Cojocaru, D Frunzaverde, CO Miclosina… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) is produced from renewable materials, has a low melting temperature
and has a low carbon footprint. These advantages have led to the extensive use of polylactic …

Flexural strength of fused filament fabricated (FFF) PLA parts on an open-source 3D printer

SR Rajpurohit, HK Dave - Advances in Manufacturing, 2018 - Springer
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) has been widely used to develop prototypes as well as
functional parts owing to its capability for creating parts with complex geometries in a short …

Augmenting the flexural strength of polymer composites for stronger and more durable prosthetic sockets

B Tyagi, A Sahai, RS Sharma - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The objective of this study was to develop a novel approach to enhance the flexural strength
of polymer composites used in the fabrication of prosthetic sockets. The effects of control …

Effects of Nozzle Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Specimens Fabricated by Fused Deposition Modeling

F Rivera-López, MML Pavón, EC Correa, MH Molina - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper investigates the effect of nozzle temperature, from 180 to 260° C, on properties of
polylactic acid (PLA) samples manufactured by fused deposition modeling (FDM) …

Investigating mechanical properties of 3D-printed polyethylene terephthalate glycol material under fused deposition modeling

T Panneerselvam, S Raghuraman… - Journal of The Institution …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract 3D printing plays a crucial role in industry 4.0 as an evolving technology for
manufacturing industries, which has broader applications in the fields of construction …

Enhancing compressive strength in polymer composites utilized for application of foot prostheses

B Tyagi, A Raj, A Sahai, RS Sharma - Journal of Polymer Research, 2024 - Springer
The loss of a lower limb has a profound impact on an individual's mobility, necessitating the
development of prosthetic feet as a restorative solution. However, the production of …

Comparing the flexural and morphological properties of dissimilar FFF-fabricated polymer composites

A Jain, S Upadhyay, A Sahai… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Additive manufacturing is becoming more and more significant for the production of
engineering products. The global community of designers and manufacturers will …

Characterization of flexural and compressive behavior in polylactic acid composites for low‐cost transtibial prosthetic applications: Influence of reinforcements

B Tyagi, K Dixit, A Sahai… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Loss of a lower limb leads to immobility, necessitating the use of prosthetic foot and socket
as substitutes for lost limbs. However, the production of these prosthetic devices poses …

Influence of 3D printing process parameters on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) printed with fused filament fabrication: experimental and statistical …

S Pachauri, NK Gupta, A Gupta - International Journal on Interactive …, 2023 - Springer
The present paper is based upon the printed material as fused filament fabrication (FFF)
technique. The strength and structure of polylactic acid (PLA) material are highly usable and …