Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?

Graduate

Project Type

individual

Campus

Daytona Beach

Authors' Class Standing

Sheridan Perry, Graduate Student

Lead Presenter's Name

Sheridan Perry

Lead Presenter's College

DB College of Engineering

Faculty Mentor Name

Victor Huayamave

Abstract

With the advent of additive manufacturing (AM), understanding the effects of changing 3D printing settings is critical for engineering pursuits. One of the most widespread methods, known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has been well-researched by consumer hobbyists and members of the general public. However, an empirical analysis is needed for scientific research and projects, and few have been performed to prove the relationship between a printing setting and material strength quantitatively. This lack of literature is partly due to the breadth of printers and factors that can affect an FDM model’s printability. This project tensile tested one Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) brand at various infills. It analyzed the effects of infill percentage on the tensile strength and moduli of elasticity. Additionally, it interprets the data and details further testing to validate a hypothesis formed from the study results. The data used will also be showcased with another group who will use it to help validate their study. This study aims to clearly show that the process of printing a part is as imperative to the success of a project as creating a design and choosing materials.

Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?

Yes, Spark Grant

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Quantifying Relationship between Infill Percentage and Tensile Strength of Fused Deposition Modeled Thermoplastic Polyurethane

With the advent of additive manufacturing (AM), understanding the effects of changing 3D printing settings is critical for engineering pursuits. One of the most widespread methods, known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has been well-researched by consumer hobbyists and members of the general public. However, an empirical analysis is needed for scientific research and projects, and few have been performed to prove the relationship between a printing setting and material strength quantitatively. This lack of literature is partly due to the breadth of printers and factors that can affect an FDM model’s printability. This project tensile tested one Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) brand at various infills. It analyzed the effects of infill percentage on the tensile strength and moduli of elasticity. Additionally, it interprets the data and details further testing to validate a hypothesis formed from the study results. The data used will also be showcased with another group who will use it to help validate their study. This study aims to clearly show that the process of printing a part is as imperative to the success of a project as creating a design and choosing materials.

 

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