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This study presents a novel electroplating process for 3D-printed polymers, enhancing their conductivity and mechanical properties. The optimized method enables the creation of lightweight, electro-functional composites for advanced engineering applications.

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ConductivityDesign of Experiments (DOE)ElectroplatingPlating thicknessPolymeric partsTOPSIS

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • Electroplating non-conductive polymers is challenging due to their inherent lack of conductivity.
  • 3D-printed polymers require enhanced mechanical and electrical properties for broader engineering applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and construct a specialized electroplating apparatus for selective metallization of 3D-printed polymers.
  • To optimize electroplating parameters for improved plating thickness and reduced electrical resistance.
  • To develop a method for creating lightweight, electro-functional polymeric composites.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Taguchi L16 orthogonal array Design of Experiments (DOE) with 3 factors (current, plating time, graphite layer thickness) at 4 levels.
  • Performed Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to determine the significance of each process parameter.
  • Employed the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) with entropy weighting for multi-criteria optimization.

Main Results:

  • Identified the optimal parameters for electroplating and electrical functionality.
  • Demonstrated the influence of current, plating time, and graphite layer thickness on plating thickness and electrical resistance.
  • Achieved enhanced mechanical and electrical characteristics in metallized 3D-printed polymer materials.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of additive manufacturing and electroplating is a viable approach for producing advanced materials.
  • Developed electro-functional polymeric composites offer potential applications in aerospace, electronics, and other engineering fields.
  • The optimized process enables the creation of lightweight, high-performance materials through selective metallization.