Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technique providing numerous possibilities for producing complex geometries. In FDM, many heat sources make the layer-by-layer deposition mechanism a thermally driven process. Heat transfer is crucial in determining the temperature history and the interlayer adhesion of the FDMed parts. Thus, the relevance of this aspect linked to the concern about the increasing global warming leads to the investigation of solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the process. The results in the literature show that the greatest contribution in terms of power consumption during the FDM process is associated with heating the bed and keeping it warm. Thus, this study aims to provide guidelines for a better choice in the plate material of the 3D printer to reduce the energy consumption required by the process of heating the plate without renouncing to print parts that meet the industrial quality requirements.

Sustainability of Fused Deposition Modeling: The Role of the Plate Material

Napolitano F.;
2023

Abstract

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technique providing numerous possibilities for producing complex geometries. In FDM, many heat sources make the layer-by-layer deposition mechanism a thermally driven process. Heat transfer is crucial in determining the temperature history and the interlayer adhesion of the FDMed parts. Thus, the relevance of this aspect linked to the concern about the increasing global warming leads to the investigation of solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the process. The results in the literature show that the greatest contribution in terms of power consumption during the FDM process is associated with heating the bed and keeping it warm. Thus, this study aims to provide guidelines for a better choice in the plate material of the 3D printer to reduce the energy consumption required by the process of heating the plate without renouncing to print parts that meet the industrial quality requirements.
2023
Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali - IPCB
9783031285462
9783031285479
Aluminum
Fused Deposition Modeling
PLA
Steel
Sustainability
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