An innovative multilayered material fabricated through additive manufacturing for structural applications: method and mechanical properties

Dhinakaran Veeman; Mohan Kumar Subramaniyan; Lei Guo; Vijayaragavan Elumalai; Micheal Agnelo Browne

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An innovative multilayered material fabricated through additive manufacturing for structural applications: method and mechanical properties

Dhinakaran Veeman , Mohan Kumar Subramaniyan , Lei Guo , Vijayaragavan Elumalai and Micheal Agnelo Browne

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From the journal International Polymer Processing Volume 39 Issue 5

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a cost-effective method for fabricating structurally sound components. Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is a popular AM technique known for its design flexibility, minimal material wastage, and recyclability. Poly lactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic widely used in aerospace, biomedical, and automobile industries. Wood-PLA, incorporating wood fillers into PLA, finds applications in several industries. This research explores multilayered materials (MLM) for enhanced performance in various sectors such as aircraft, energy, and biomedical. Mechanical properties of MLM were investigated under different load conditions (tensile, bend, compressive). Properties simulated through Finite Element Method (FEM) showed minimal error (less than 1 %). Microscopic analysis, aided by scanning electron microscope (SEM) fractography, reveals a brittle mode of failure in the specimens. This study provides valuable insights into the mechanical behaviour of MLM, offering potential applications in diverse industries.

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fused filament fabrication; multi layered material; numerical simulation; fractography

Corresponding author: Mohan Kumar Subramaniyan, Centre for Additive Manufacturing, Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600069, India, E-mail: smohankumar@citchennai.net

Research ethics: Not applicable.
Author contributions: Dhinakaran Veeman: Conceptualization, Writing - original draft, Data curation. Mohan Kumar Subramaniyan: Methodology, Supervision, Review & editing. Lei Guo: Data curation, Investigation, Validation. Vijayaragavan Elumalai: Data curation, Validation, Formal analysis. Micheal Agnelo Browne: Data curation, Investigation and Formal analysis.
Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
Research funding: None declared.
Data availability: The raw data can be obtained on request from the corresponding author.

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Received: 2024-06-17

Accepted: 2024-09-23

Published Online: 2024-10-29

Published in Print: 2024-11-26

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