Optimization of the parameters for surface quality of the open-source 3D printing

Sukindar, Nor Aiman and Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar and Baharudin, B.T Hang Tuah and Jaafar, Che Nor Aiza and Ismail, Mohd Idris Shah (2017) Optimization of the parameters for surface quality of the open-source 3D printing. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Special Issue 3 (1). pp. 33-43. ISSN 1823- 5514 E-ISSN 2550-164X

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Abstract

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) or three-dimensional (3D) printing are becoming ubiquitous today because it allows the fabrication of 3D products directly from computer-aided design software. The quality of 3D parts is influenced by several parameters that need to be carefully tuned to obtain a high-quality final product. The surface finish of the finished parts is one of the major factors to consider because it affects both the dimensional accuracy and the functionality of the piece. Thus, the present study focuses on improving the surface finish of parts produced by FDM by manipulating different parameters such as layer height, raster angle, extruder temperature, printing speed, and percent infill. Polylactic acid was used for this study, which is a material present in filament form, and was extruded using a newly developed 3D printer; the Taguchi’s 35 design-of-experiment method was used to design the experiment. The results indicate that raster angle, extruder temperature, and layer thickness are the most influential process parameters of the surface quality of the final product.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	9156/74155
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Surface Texture, Open Source 3D Printing, Process Parameter
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr NOR AIMAN SUKINDAR
Date Deposited:	19 Sep 2019 14:42
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2019 14:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/74155

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