About this Abstract |
Meeting |
MS&T23: Materials Science & Technology
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Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric-based Materials: Challenges and Potentials
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Presentation Title |
Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing of Thermoset-based Short Fiber Composites |
Author(s) |
Brett Compton |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Brett Compton |
Abstract Scope |
This talk will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with material extrusion additive manufacturing (AM) of short fiber composites, with an emphasis on thermoset-based systems. The talk will begin with a brief review the origin and early work in AM of thermosets and short fiber composites then proceed into current research that investigates the factors that control the fiber length distribution (FLD) in printed short-fiber composites and how FLD influences printability and mechanical properties. The talk will conclude with an introduction of novel printing approaches that enable higher fiber loading, unique material architecture, and greater control over fiber orientation. |