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  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • 3D printing enables complex geometries for material optimization.
  • Lightweight yet strong structural components are in high demand across industries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare numerical and experimental analyses of an optimized 3D-printed beam's mechanical properties.
  • To validate a novel 3D printing strategy for material strength optimization and weight reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Four-point bending tests were performed on 3D-printed beams.
  • Numerical models were developed using the finite element method (FEM) for comparative analysis.
  • An internal spatial grid with variable thickness was employed to optimize beam structure.

Main Results:

  • High agreement was observed between experimental and numerical results.
  • The optimized beam demonstrated a nearly 60% weight reduction.
  • Ultimate strength between fibers and failure modes were accurately determined.

Conclusions:

  • The optimized 3D-printed beam design effectively reduces weight while preserving load-bearing capacity.
  • The study validates the use of FEM for optimizing 3D-printed structures.
  • This methodology advances the development of lightweight, high-performance components via additive manufacturing.