Screw extrusion additive manufacturing of thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer DOI Creative Commons
Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman, Alfred Gatt

и другие.

Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024

Abstract This study determined the requisite process parameters for good-quality screw extrusion additive manufacturing (AM) of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) using fused granulate fabrication (FGF). TPO is a non-hygroscopic, cheaper, and less dense alternative to well-established polyurethane (TPU). was found extrude correctly at 170 °C, on glass build plate 80 °C with Magigoo PP adhesive. A water uptake test reported mass gain plateau 0.25%, which significantly lower than that TPU, suggests may not require drying before 3D printing. Tensile testing FGF specimens achieved similar stress yield as well strain break indicated by data sheet XY YZ orientations. The Z direction weaker X Y orientations, reaching only 30% break. best average 6.36 MPa 0.4 mm nozzle printing orientation 13.8 1300% 1 nozzle. setup relatively high-quality prints complex geometries, including popular torture-test Benchy child-sized orthotic insole.

Язык: Английский

Influence of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) viscosity on interlayer shear strength in screw extrusion additive manufacturing DOI Creative Commons
Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman, Joseph Buhagiar

и другие.

Additive manufacturing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 84, С. 104086 - 104086

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

The excellent properties of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) have made it applicable for high-performance components in aerospace, electrical, chemical, and biomedical industries. Material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing (AM) PEEK using fused filament fabrication (FFF) predominantly uses modified filament. Fused granulate (FGF) systems conventionally employ injection moulding grades which are not specifically formulated MEX AM. There is a limited amount research on the use these AM PEEK. This study evaluated different viscosity at various extruder temperatures to optimise interlayer strength therefore determine best FGF. Compression shear testing (CST) was used this property as represents mostly loading condition i.e., without bending, compared other conventional methods, whilst also being easier fabricate. crystallinity corelated differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Raman spectroscopy X-ray diffraction (XRD). highest 17.70±0.58 MPa lowest crystallisation degree 29.7±1.3% (Raman) achieved by VESTAKEEP L4000G PEEK, printed temperature (420°C). grade had or melt volume-flow rate (MVR). In contrast with lower MVR grades, high L2000G, higher increase bond temperatures. At MVR, found decrease from 33% 30% increasing temperatures, along an melting temperature. behaviour attributed change crystalline morphology possibly caused long residence time processing

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

9

Exploring the dynamic mechanical properties of fused filament fabrication printed polyetheretherketone with various infill patterns DOI

Rajeshkumar Dhanapal,

A. Vasudevan,

Vigneshwaran Shanmugam

и другие.

Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

9

Screw material extrusion of super soft thermoplastic elastomer for additive manufacturing of inflatables DOI Creative Commons
Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman

Virtual and Physical Prototyping, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025

This study managed to successfully 3D print inflatables using 32 Shore 00 soft thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), granules. TPE is softer than any previously printed in literature and was achieved by an in-house developed, desktop screw extruder. The first step involved characterising the various techniques determine optimal printing parameters material handling conditions. second dealt with extruder calibration for then production of tensile specimens XY Z orientations. A maximum strain without failure 3365% at orientation 310°C. In contrast, highest recorded 290°C reaching 2330 ± 139% failure. Finally, system used cubic hexagonal prisms different sizes, each inflated till Video procedural analysis inflation process determined that highest, biaxial reached 590%. These results enable development innovative elastic inflatable actuator (EIA) pick place fragile objects soft, lightly pressurised inflatables. conclusion, a method prototyping general fabrication large expansion AM has been established.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Screw Extrusion Fused Granulate Fabrication: Trends, Materials, Extruder Classification and Future Development DOI Creative Commons
Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman

Polymer, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 128459 - 128459

Опубликована: Май 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

State-of-the-art of poly(ether ether ketone) matrix reinforced with nanocarbons (carbon nanotube/carbon black) and carbon fibers—promising design, physical attributes and futuristic opportunities DOI
Ayesha Kausar

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 21, 2025

This state-of-the-art overview highlights technical worth of a high-tech engineering thermoplastic polymer, poly(ether ether ketone), and its hybrids with carbonaceous nanoreinforcements carbon fibers. Accordingly, literature up till now reports on different categories multifunctional ketone)/carbon nanotube, black, fiber materials. These composites/nanocomposites have been fabricated through various techniques including solution processing, melt casting, prepreg method, injection/compression molding, three dimensional printing, other efficient strategies. Adding nanofiller/filler revealed significant enhancements in morphological profiles, heat stability, mechanical features, electrical conductivity, biological properties ketone). In the case composites, interfacial compatibility superior physical performance achieved sizing fibers (using nanocarbon nanoparticles or polymers). Subsequently, modification nanoparticles, fiber, ketone) backbone led to technically high end applications for aerospace, fuel cells, bone implants. Nevertheless, further research regarding design/structural optimization, structure-property relationships, property enhancement mechanisms ketone)/nanocarbons seems indispensable unlock myriad future industrial opportunities, ranging from space/defense—to—energy—to—biomedical sectors.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Fused granulate fabrication of injection molding inserts from high-performance ULTEM 9085™ thermoplastic for cosmetic packaging industry DOI Creative Commons
Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman

Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(5), С. 1381 - 1392

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Abstract RTIM refers to the integration of rapid tooling (RT) using additive manufacturing (AM) with injection molding (IM). Due use raw material (pellet), screw extrusion, fused granulate fabrication (FGF) allows for a cost-effective and versatile production inserts especially compared other extrusion (MEX) AM processes, such as filament (FFF). This study 3D printed out high-performance thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) (ULTEM 9085) in granular form, an in-house developed FGF system. A cosmetic compact was used case part simplified design. dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) conducted on ULTEM 9085 demonstrated that strength is sustained up 140 °C, which suits polypropylene (PP). Optical profilometry when 0.4 mm nozzle, flat surfaces produced had microscopic gaps larger than 10 –1 mm. These are sufficiently large so melt low viscosity polymer able flow through, leads undesired flash. The IM experiments confirmed were capable producing PP parts but predicted Simulated deflection differed both geometry magnitude from actual measured by optical profilometry. total 36 prototype before failed due poor inter-layer bond strength. deemed suitable production. Improving decreasing complexity could increase number produced.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

2

Screw extrusion additive manufacturing of thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer DOI Creative Commons
Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman, Alfred Gatt

и другие.

Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024

Abstract This study determined the requisite process parameters for good-quality screw extrusion additive manufacturing (AM) of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) using fused granulate fabrication (FGF). TPO is a non-hygroscopic, cheaper, and less dense alternative to well-established polyurethane (TPU). was found extrude correctly at 170 °C, on glass build plate 80 °C with Magigoo PP adhesive. A water uptake test reported mass gain plateau 0.25%, which significantly lower than that TPU, suggests may not require drying before 3D printing. Tensile testing FGF specimens achieved similar stress yield as well strain break indicated by data sheet XY YZ orientations. The Z direction weaker X Y orientations, reaching only 30% break. best average 6.36 MPa 0.4 mm nozzle printing orientation 13.8 1300% 1 nozzle. setup relatively high-quality prints complex geometries, including popular torture-test Benchy child-sized orthotic insole.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

2