Naslov
Analysis of the Influence of Polylatic Acid (PLA) Colour on FDM 3D Printing Temperature and Part Finishing

Autori
Soares, Juliana Breda ; Finamor, João ; Silva, Fabio Pinto ; Roldo, Liane ; Candido, Luis Henrique Alves

Izvornik
Rapid prototyping journal (1355-2546) 24 (2018), 8; 1305-1316

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Polymers, 3D printing, Fused deposition modelling (FDM), Additive manufacturing (AM), 3D scanning, Polylactic acid (PLA)

Sažetak
Purpose – This paper aims to analyse the effect of different polylactic acid (PLA) colours used on fused deposition modelling (FDM), considering the product finishing quality produced with the same process conditions. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology adopted was to design a virtual modelling object and three-dimensional (3D) print it with FDM with different PLA colours (natural, green and black), using the same parameters. 3D scanning and scanning electron microscopy was used to analyse the model finishing of each sample. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis, thermogravimetric analysis and dynamic mechanical analysis were used to characterize the material and verify if the colour affected its thermal behaviour. Findings – Findings showed that different PLA colours lead to distinct 3D printed finishings under the same process conditions. Thermal analysis showed a reason for the printing finishing difference. The degradation temperatures and the glass temperatures vary depending on the PLA colour. This affects the FDM working temperature. Originality/value – This study will contribute to improving the finishing quality of 3D printed products by collaborating to the determination of its process conditions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne tehničke znanosti

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