Comparison of wear behavior of ABS and Nylon6-Fe powder composite parts prepared with fused deposition modelling

Fused deposition modeling(FDM) is one of the latest rapid prototyping techniques in which parts can be manufactured at a fast pace and are manufactured with a high accuracy. This research work is carried out to study the friction and wear behavior of parts made of newly developed Nylon6-Fe composite material by FDM. This work also involves the comparison of the friction and wear characteristics of the Nylon6-Fe composite with the existing acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS) filament of the FDM machine. This Is carried out on the pin on disk setup by varying the load(5, 10, 15 and 20 N) and speed(200 and 300 r/min). It is concluded that the newly developed composite is highly wear resistant and can be used in industrial applications where wear resistance is of paramount importance. Morphology of the surface in contact with the Nylon6-Fe composite and ABS is also carried out.

Minimizing Warpage for Macro-Size Fused Deposition Modeling Parts

In this study,we investigated warpage and corner lifting minimization for three-dimensional printed parts generated by macro-size fused deposition modeling(FDM).First,the reasons for warpage were theoretically elucidated.This approach revealed that the thermal deformation and differential volumetric shrinkage of the extruded molten plastic resulted in warpage of FDM parts.In addition,low adhesion between the deposited model and the heated or non-heated printing bed may intensify warpage further.As a next step,initial small-size and medium-size models were used to identify parameters to manage and minimize warpage in a way that would reduce material consumption and running time.Finally,a macro-size model was built to experimentally investigate and verify the technical solutions to minimize the warpage of FDM parts.In conclusion,an improved part with reduced warpage was efficiently produced after detailed consideration of thermal effects and adhesion force.Potential exists to widen the application scope of FDM technology in manufacturing for processes like thermoforming that involve mold core fabrication with heating.This technology,which has applications not only in mechanical engineering but also in related engineering fields,is convenient and could readily be applied to practical manufacturing industries.

Morphological, Biological and Physicochemical Evaluation of ABS-Based Systems Containing Graphene Obtained by 3D Printing via Solution

3D printing is a valuable resource that allows flexibility in the production of objects based on a virtual file. When it is combined with nanotechnology, new features can be added to existing materials. Thus, form and function can be associated to achieve a specific goal, such as the development of support structures for cell growth applicable to systems aiding tissue regeneration. Based on this rationale, the present work proposes a system composed of ABS and graphene nanoparticles solubilized in acetone to be 3D impressed using solvent casting technique. Our main goal was to develop a biocompatible and non-degradable material that fully makes use of the design versatility of 3D printing, to enable new practical employments in the future, for example in the medical field. In this study, different characterization techniques were used—such as microscopy, TGA, DSC, and others—to understand the features and properties of the material obtained, as well as the viability of its use and diffusion. Moreover, the artifacts impressed proved to be non-cytotoxic and promoted cellular adhesion to the cellular lineage of fibroblasts L929. In sum, we believe that the technology described in this article has the potential to serve as a basis for the development of future biocompatible materials that take advantage of their three-dimensional design to perform their functions.