A process optimization of additive layer manufacturing processes for the production of polymer composite-based components. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pandey, Rohit; Bux, Sohail; Shrivastava, Ashish; Choubey, Abhishek; Singh, Swapnil
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 60:Part 3(2022)
• Page Start: 1565
• Page End: 1569
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Additive layer manufacturing -- Polymer -- Composite -- CAD -- 3D Printing -- SLA -- FDM; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.12.083
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: The way additive layer manufacturing works is that materials are added in layers to create components. Every layer represents a narrow cross section of the component generated from the CAD data file. Each layer in ALM must have a defined part thickness, and the final part will be an estimate of the actual data. The last element will be the thinner surface of each layer that is formed. Modern and sophisticated ALM machines operate on a layer-based philosophy and methodology, which differs from traditional processes in terms of the materials utilised in component manufacture, the final layers formed, and how the layers are bonded to one another. These margins will look at things like the end part's correctness, as well as its material and mechanical qualities. We will determine several criteria in this study, such as how quickly the part can be manufactured utilising various ALM procedures. We also explore the beginnings of additive layer manufacturing and introduce the basic notion of additive layer manufacturing in this work. It will also go over the design process for additive layer manufacturing as well as the whole production of polymer composite based components tools. For functional engineering environments, polymer material is commonly employed to create hard and robust plastic parts. This material is extremely long-lasting, and it can be made or even welded if necessary. A minor change in the characteristics of the same material can make a big difference. ALM can be helpful at this point since it allows the designer to create a tangible model of the product to show its use and functions.