About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Symposium
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2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Presentation Title |
Utilizing Lattice Infill Structures to Optimize Weight with Structural Integrity Investigation for Commonly Used 3D Printing Technologies |
Author(s) |
Mohammad Alshaikh Ali, Ismail Fidan, Indranil Bhattacharya, Khalid Tantawi, Michael Allen |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Mohammad Alshaikh Ali |
Abstract Scope |
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is utilized in various applications and fields. This research study investigates the use of lattice infill structures to reduce weight in two commonly used AM methods; Stereolithography (SLA) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). Structural integrity of lattice infilled parts is investigated. Before utilizing lattice infill structures, different process parameters are also investigated to gain a knowledge base for these patterns’ effect on the weight and power consumption (PC). Cubes are used as test specimens to perform the knowledge base study for the process parameters. Optimum printing parameters are used to compare to lattice infill structures and validate results of the initial study. The test specimens for this study are chosen to be of different background and complexity. Experimental data indicates a reduction in weight with no increase in PC for SLA and an increase in PC for FFF. Lattice infilled structures respond well to structural integrity testing. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |