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Effect of FDM process parameters on mechanical properties of 3D-printed carbon fibre–PLA composite

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This paper presents the effect of process parameters of the fused deposition modelling (FDM) method on mechanical properties of 3D-printed carbon fibre (CF)-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composite. Building direction, infill percentage, and layer height are the process variables considered for studies due to their high influencing factor in mechanical properties of product. Tensile strength and impact strength are the response parameters considered in the study. Multi-optimisation is done using TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preferences by Similarity to Ideal Solution) analysis to find the best set of parameters that would provide the maximum strength using minimum material. The material used is CF-reinforced PLA composite filament (1.75-mm diameter) for 3D printing.

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We would like to thank R&D Labs, JSS Academy of technical education, NOIDA for letting us carry out the experimentations and also Ypanx technologies pvt ltd. for providing their top-notch service.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, UP, 201301, India

    M. Kamaal, M. Anas, H. Rastogi & N. Bhardwaj

  2. Department of Manufacturing Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT, Vellore, 632014, India

    A. Rahaman

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Kamaal, M., Anas, M., Rastogi, H. et al. Effect of FDM process parameters on mechanical properties of 3D-printed carbon fibre–PLA composite. Prog Addit Manuf 6, 63–69 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-020-00145-3

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