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Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Elastomers Produced by Fused Deposition Modeling

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Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing

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Recent advances in the development of elastomeric thermoplastic filaments have enabled the production of elastomeric components using fused deposition modeling. The unique mechanical properties of elastomers and the vast design space of additive manufacturing provide new opportunities to develop structural parts with tailored mechanical behavior. Understanding the mechanical behavior of FDM-produced elastomers is an essential part of realizing these opportunities and ensuring the reliable operation of printed parts in service. This chapter presents an overview of the current knowledge about the mechanical behavior of FDM-produced elastomers. The chapter first presents some introductory information about FDM and the mechanical behavior of elastomers. The subsequent discussion presents the effects of the primary process parameters, namely, nozzle temperature, raster orientation, build orientation, and infill ratio on the mechanical properties. Finally, recent findings on elastomeric composites and cellular structures are discussed, and future research directions are proposed.

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  1. Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

    A. Alperen Bakır

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

    Roozbeh Neshani & Sezer Özerinç

  3. Department of Micro and Nanotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

    Sezer Özerinç

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Bakır, A.A., Neshani, R., Özerinç, S. (2021). Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Elastomers Produced by Fused Deposition Modeling. In: Dave, H.K., Davim, J.P. (eds) Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing. Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68024-4_6

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