MODELING AND SIMULATION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR SLS-BASED 3D PRINTING
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Date
2020
Authors
Ali, Md Hazrat
Yerbolat, Gaziz
Abilgaziyev, Anuar
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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
This paper discusses the modeling and simulation results of a new multi-material for a cost-effective
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)-based 3D printer. As this technology utilizes several materials, the me chanical property analysis of multi-materials is crucial for manufacturing an object with the desired phys ical characteristics. Firstly, the development of a database of the SLS 3D printing materials is accom plished, and based on the mechanical properties of materials, this optimization technique is proposed.
Secondly, enhancement of physical property by stiffeners is considered and based on the stiffening tech nology, and an alternative optimization method proposed. Finally, two different material minimization
methods are discussed in this research. The first method is based on the embedded materials with desired
mechanical properties for enhancing the mechanical properties of the printed objects, which are twice
optimized by this method with increased material saving. The second method is designed to use stiffen ers to improve the stiffness characteristics of the materials, and then, perform material optimization. This
method is effective with more suitability to complex composite geometries. Thus, the methods help to
reduce materials used as well as the production cost in 3D printing technology
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Type of access: Open Access, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Composite Materials, Material Properties
Citation
Ali, H., Yerbolat, G., & Abilgaziyev, A. (2020). Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials for SLS-Based 3D Printing. Manufacturing Technology, 20(2), 135–142. https://doi.org/10.21062/mft.2020.041