Eurasian Journal of Science and Engineering
Volume 7 Issue 1 Article 11
The Effect of Printing Parameters on the Compression Strength, Electrical Conductivity, and Water Absorption Ability
Authors: Rasha Alkabbanie1 & Sara Serwer2 & Qusay Awwad3 & Mohallab Al- Dawood4
1Mechatronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
2Mechatronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
3Mechatronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
4Mechanical Design Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Abstract: 3d printing technologies are rapidly developing, having a strong impact on almost all areas of industry. The very known technology, the fused filament fabrication, mainly uses PLA to produce many objects used in a wide verity of applications. The aim of the study is to study the effect of the printing parameters such as layer height, feed rate, raster angle, and extrusion temperature on the electrical conductivity, the ultimate compression strength, and the water absorption ability of the printed objects. The results prove that the printing parameters have a significant effect on the mechanical and the electrical characteristics as well as the water absorption ability of the PLA printed samples.
Keywords: 3d Printing, PLA, Electrical Conductivity, Ultimate Compression Strength, Water Absorption, Printing Parameters
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