Mechanical Behavior Analysis of Polypropylene-Based Composites and a Photopolymer Resin via Tensile and Scratch
Sergiu Gabriel Pal1, Viorel Goanta1, Ciprian Ionut Moraras1
1Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics Department, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania.
Abstract:
This study investigates the mechanical behavior of various plastic materials through tensile and scratch testing. Three polypropylene-based composites-PP-GB30GF10, PP-TD40, and PP-GF20-were subjected to uniaxial tensile tests in accordance with standard protocols to assess their strength, stiffness, and elongation characteristics. The results highlight notable differences in the tensile performance depending on the type and percentage of reinforcing fillers, such as glass fibers and talc. In parallel, the scratch resistance was evaluated for specimens produced via stereolithography (SLA) using Formlabs Black V4 resin, a common photopolymer used in prototyping applications. The scratch test aimed to characterize the surface durability under localized mechanical stress. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the mechanical performance of these materials and their potential applications in fields requiring both structural integrity and surface resilience, such as automotive components and functional prototyping.
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