Investigation the effect of printing parameter on physical properties of 3D printed PLASPF composite

Roslan, Muhammad Fikri (2023) Investigation the effect of printing parameter on physical properties of 3D printed PLASPF composite. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

	Text (24 Pages) Investigation the effect of printing parameter on physical properties of 3D printed PLASPF composite.pdf - Submitted Version Download (537kB)
	Text (Full Text) Investigation the effect of printing parameter on physical properties of 3D printed PLASPF composite.pdf - Submitted Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (2MB)

Abstract

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one of rapid prototyping (RP) technologies which uses an additive manufacturing approach. FDM machine are increasingly being used to manufacture parts for functional uses. The lowest cost of using FDM machine is the one factor that this approach become popular. FDM machine need filament to print the 3D printed part. Material such as Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is common use in FDM machine. FDM 3D printing can be a difficult procedure because it usually requires trial an error to find the right mix of factors (material, printer, process parameter and post-processing) to generate the desired result. This study is to investigate the effect of parameter on surface roughness, dimensional accuracy and physical appearance of 3D printing part by using PLA reinforcement Sugar Palm Fiber (SPF) filament. The type of filament used in this study is 10% fiber loading SPF mix with PLA and threated by NaOH + Silane solution. The 3D printed part needs to go through a few processes such as surface roughness testing, the measuring dimension of the sample and observation on physical appearance 3D printed part. The nozzle temperature was varied (180, 190 and 200°C) and layer thickness (0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 mm) to show its influence on surface roughness of the sample. Result have shown nozzle temperatures at 190 °C and layer thickness on 0.4 mm are the suitable parameter to get the smoothest surface of sample. Better performance to get the accurate dimension of the sample is using 190 °C and layer thickness 0.3 mm.

Actions (login required)

View Item