| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Symposium
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2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Presentation Title |
Adapting a Conventional Design for Additive Manufacturing Workflow to Account for Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforced Parts |
| Author(s) |
Gavin Adams, Nicholas A. Meisel |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Nicholas A. Meisel |
| Abstract Scope |
The use of continuous carbon fiber (CCF) reinforcement has the potential to revolutionize the material extrusion field of additive manufacturing. For example, the Markforged X7 system utilizes CCF reinforcement with the aim to produce parts with mechanical results rivaling those of aluminum. However, due to certain constraints with the deposition of CCF in material extrusion, traditional design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) techniques must be reevaluated. This paper explores the application of DfAM principles in CCF and include the development of a new DfAM workflow for this technology. The research is demonstrated through a case study, which highlights the importance of considering fiber orientation in the design stage to achieve ideal mechanical results relative to the loads associated with the part. Overall, this paper provides an initial, potentially valuable workflow for designing and manufacturing CCF parts using AM and highlights the importance of DfAM principles in achieving desirable mechanical results. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |