A Methodological Framework for Assessing the Influence of Process Parameters on Strand Stability and Functional Performance in Fused Filament Fabrication

• Published in: Materials Vol. 16; no. 24; p. 7530
• Main Authors: Gkartzou, Eleni, Kontiza, Artemis, Zafeiris, Konstantinos, Mantzavinou, Elena, Charitidis, Costas A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 06.12.2023
• Subjects: Composite materials; Computed tomography; Deviation; Dimensional analysis; Electrical resistivity; Fused deposition modeling; Interfaces; Knowledge management; Manufacturing; Material properties; Mechanical properties; Optical microscopy; Optimization; Polymers; Process parameters; Raw materials; Stability analysis; Structural members; Temperature; additive manufacturing; micro-computed tomography; conductive filaments; electrical resistivity; fused filament fabrication

With an ever-increasing material and design space available for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology, fabrication of complex three-dimensional structures with functional performance offers unique opportunities for product customization and performance-driven design. However, ensuring the qual...