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Analysis of tensile strength of thin ABS specimens 3-D printed in various build orientations for turbomachinery applications

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Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printing has become popular in recent years due to its affordability, accessibility, and ability to rapidly fabricate complex geometries as observed in turbomachinery applications. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is one widely used material in FDM 3D printing due to its durability, heat resistance, and mechanical properties. Researchers have attempted to investigate possibilities of 3D printed impeller using ABS and its composites. Impeller is a complex design in which the thickness of different features varies from 1 mm onwards and these features can orient in different directions. Orientation of parts or features has a significant impact on strength during 3D printing. While past studies in 3D printinghave studied the effects of various process parameters on 3D printed parts, limited research has focused specifically on the effect of build orientation of thin ABS parts. This study aims addressing this research gap by analysing thin ABS parts3D printed in different build orientations. The literature review provides a comprehensive background on FDM 3D printing, highlighting its advantages, limitations, and applications. Literature review highlights the effect of build orientation on mechanical properties of 3D printed parts. This research paper presents an analysis of tensile test results of FDM 3D printed thin ABS parts in various build orientations. The aim of this study is to understand the effect of build orientation on the tensile strength of thin ABS 3D printed parts. Five different build orientations are considered, including horizontal, horizontal inclined at 45°, vertical, vertical inclined at 45°, and sideways. Tensile tests are performed on these specimens using standardized protocols. The results of the comparative analysis revealed notable variations in the mechanical properties among the different build orientations. The sideways build orientation exhibited the highest ultimate load and ultimate tensile strength, followed by the horizontal-45° and horizontal build orientations. The vertical-45° and vertical build orientations demonstrated lower tensile strength in comparison.

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    Prabhash Chandra Katiyar & Bhanu Pratap Singh

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Moradabad Institute of Technology, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, 244001, India

    Munish Chhabra

  3. United College of Engineering and Research, Naini, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 211010, India

    Naveen Kumar

  4. Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S605WG, UK

    Dattatraya Parle

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Katiyar, P.C., Singh, B.P., Chhabra, M. et al. Analysis of tensile strength of thin ABS specimens 3-D printed in various build orientations for turbomachinery applications. Int J Interact Des Manuf (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-024-01869-0

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