About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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Symposium
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2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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Presentation Title |
Improving the Mechanical Properties of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printed Polypropylene/ Carbon Fiber Parts |
Author(s) |
Suleiman Obeidat, Syed Faruqui, Iftekhar Basith |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Suleiman Obeidat |
Abstract Scope |
This study aims to investigate the mechanical properties of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printed Polypropylene/Carbon Fiber, both prior to and after the inclusion of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC). We will examine the ultimate tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, and interlaminar strength in specimens containing various concentrations of CNCs. Two categories of filaments will be generated: pristine filaments (lacking CNC) and filaments containing CNC at different proportions. The Polypropylene/Carbon Fiber pellets, as well as those blended with CNC, will be extruded using an EX2 Filabot extruder. Subsequently, these filaments will be employed to produce tensile, bending, and short beam samples via 3D printing, to evaluate the influence of CNC on the mechanical properties and to determine the optimal CNC concentration for enhanced mechanical performance. The Method X 3D printer will be utilized for printing the samples, while the ADMET Testing Machine will be employed to assess their mechanical properties. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |