Experimental investigation of FDM process for improvement of mechanical properties and production cost

Durgun I., ERTAN R.

RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL, vol.20, no.3, pp.228-235, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/rpj-10-2012-0091
  • Journal Name: RAPID PROTOTYPING JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.228-235
  • Keywords: Costs, Surface roughness, Fused deposition modelling, Mechanical properties
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - The mechanical properties and surface finish of functional parts are important consideration in rapid prototyping, and the selection of proper parameters is essential to improve manufacturing solutions. The purpose of this paper is to describe how parts manufactured by fused deposition modelling (FDM), with different part orientations and raster angles, were examined experimentally and evaluated to achieve the desired properties of the parts while shortening the manufacturing times due to maintenance costs.