| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Biocomposites: A Sustainable Solution
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| Presentation Title |
Eva and Ramie Fiber: 3D Filament Manufacturing and Additives |
| Author(s) |
Victor Paes Dias Goncalves, David Coverdale Rangel Velasco, Luís Fernando Fortunato De Freitas, Henry Alonso Colorado Lopera, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Victor Paes Dias Goncalves |
| Abstract Scope |
3D printing with filament has advanced considerably, allowing the manufacture of complex objects with high precision. However, printing flexible materials represents a challenge due to the strength and high deformation characteristics of these materials. This study proposes the development of a reinforcement for the EVA polymer, using ramie fiber, in order to facilitate 3D printing using the FDM method, maintaining the flexibility of the material. The hot melt extrusion process was carried out in a mini-extruder, where the polymers were mixed in different proportions with reinforcement with natural fiber at 10%, 20% and 30%. The results showed variations in the apparent density and tensile strength of the different polymer mixtures, at a speed of 500.0 mm/min and a capacity of 1 kN. The data obtained in the work were analyzed statistically and significant differences could be observed in the mechanical tensile test. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |