Study of the adhesion between TPU and PLA in multi-material 3D printing

• Autorzy: Brancewicz-Steinmetz E. , Valverde Vergara R. , Buzalski V. H. , Sawicki J.

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DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0016.2672

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: In the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF/FDM) technology, the multi-material manufacturing additive method is achieved by a single nozzle or multiple nozzles working simultaneously with different materials. However, the adhesion between different materials at the boundary interface in FDM multi-material printing is a limiting factor. These studies are concerned with improving and study the adhesion between two polymers. Design/methodology/approach: Due to the numerous applications and possibilities of 3D printed objects, combining different materials has become a subject of interest. PLA is an alternative to the use of petrochemical-based polymers. Thermoplastic Polyurethane is a flexible material that can achieve different characteristics when combined with a rigid filament, such as PLA. To improve the adhesion between PLA and TPU in multi-material FFF/FDM, we propose the comparison of different processes: post-processing with acetone immersion, surface activation during printing with Acetone, surface activation during printing with tetrahydrofuran, post-processing annealing, and connection of printed parts with tetrahydrofuran. Findings: Modifying the 3D printing process improved the quality of the adhesive bond between the two different polymers. Activation of the surface with THF is the treatment method recommended by the authors due to the low impact on the deformation/degradation of the object. Research limitations/implications: In the study, adhesion was considered in relation to the circular pattern of surface development. Further analysis should include other surface development patterns and changes in printing parameters, e.g. process temperatures and layer application speed. Practical implications: 3D printing with multi-materials, such as PLA biopolymer and thermoplastic polyurethane, allows for the creation of flexible connections. The strengthening of the biopolymer broadens the possibilities of using polylactide. Examples of applications include: automotive (elements, where flexible TPU absorbs vibrations and protects PLA from cracking), medicine (prostheses with flexible elements ensuring mobility in the joints). Originality/value: Multi-material printing is a new trend in 3D printing research, and this research is aimed at promoting the use and expanding the possibilities of using PLA biopolymer.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

multi-material printing; 3D printing; PLA; polylactic acid; TPU; thermoplastic polyurethane; FDM; adhesion

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druk wielomateriałowy; drukowanie 3D; polilaktyd; poli(kwas mlekowy); tworzywo PLA; termoplastyczny poliuretan; TPU; technologia FDM; adhezja

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 115, nr 2
• Strony: 49--56
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 41 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Brancewicz-Steinmetz E.

• Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9380-7449

autor

Valverde Vergara R.

• Mechanical Engineering Department, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Diego de Robles y Av. Interoceánica, Quito, Ecuador

autor

Buzalski V. H.

• Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, International Faculty of Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

autor

Sawicki J.

• Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

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Uwagi

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).