Abstract
We illustrate the use of dimensional and microscopy in quality checks of home-made 3D printed parts. Using a typical and affordable fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printer, some of the common elements (shapes) were produced. These elements include circular, diamond, hollow, square and S-shapes. The elements were designed in 3D Computer Aided design models and using CURA slicing software, the G-codes were generated. A polyl(actic) acid (PLA) filament was used. The dimensions of the printed elements were taken and compared to the CAD models. The significant errors (discrepancies) were reported on diamond tips, corners and thickness of the S-shapes. The optical microscopy revealed that dimensional differences were caused majorly by insufficient fusion of the filament material during printing.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1520-1525 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Materials Today: Proceedings |
| Volume | 26 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 10th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization, ICMPC 2020 - Mathura, India Duration: 21 Feb 2020 → 23 Feb 2020 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Keywords
- 3D printing
- Additive manufacturing
- Defects
- Dimensional accuracy
- Microscopy
- PLA
- Quality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
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