| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T22: 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 |
Mixed Matrix Thermoset Casting with Thermoplastic Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing |
| Author(s) |
Saleh Khanjar, Kunal Kate, Rajiv Malhotra |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Saleh Khanjar |
| Abstract Scope |
Thermoplastics are known for their toughness and elasticity, Thermosets are known for their stiffness and hardness. Multiple additive manufacturing processes can 3D Print thermoplastic or thermoset, but no current additive manufacturing technique can handle 3D printing both materials simultaneously. Additionally, not enough studies highlight materials performance when a mixture of thermoset and thermoplastic are manufactured together. To address this issue in this work we are combining thermoplastics with the casting of thermoset. We printed tensile bars and 3-point bending bars with PLA with different infill percentages, Then infilled them with epoxy. The percentage increase on the toughness and elongation of the part by combining thermosets and thermoplastic was compared.
Additive manufacturing of polymer composites infilled with thermosets has enormous potential for 3D printed construction structures. The application of Mixed Matrix Thermoset Casting within Thermoplastic Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing revealed promising results, addressing component efficiency and sustainability. |