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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • 3D-printed parts are susceptible to defects affecting structural integrity.
  • Biodegradable materials like PLA are increasingly used in 3D printing.
  • Understanding defect influence is crucial for reliable additive manufacturing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of defects on the mechanical integrity of 3D-printed biodegradable parts.
  • To compare experimental results with finite element analysis (FEA) simulations.
  • To analyze stress distribution in intact and defective 3D-printed samples.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized linear elastic finite element method (FEM) for numerical simulations.
  • Fabricated dog-bone tensile test samples using an open-source 3D printer with biodegradable PLA.
  • Incorporated defects using Computer-Aided Design and slicing software, testing three raster angles.

Main Results:

  • Intact samples with a zero-degree raster orientation exhibited the highest failure resistance and minimal elongation.
  • Defects consistently reduced sample integrity, mirroring trends observed in intact samples.
  • FEA revealed higher Principal, Max shear, and Von Mises stresses on the outer surface, indicating failure initiation there.

Conclusions:

  • Defects critically compromise the integrity of 3D-printed biodegradable parts.
  • Stress concentration on the outer surface is a primary factor in failure initiation.
  • FEA provides valuable insights into defect-induced mechanical behavior in 3D-printed components.