Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle

Continuous fiber fused filament fabrication is an advanced 3D printing method that allows designers to produce high-performing lightweight structures, leading toward innovative design philosophies and sustainable production chains. In this work, we proposed a design strategy to manufacture selected...

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Main Authors: Giulia Babbi, Giangiacomo Minak
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Language:English
Published: Czech Technical University in Prague 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/APP/article/view/10109
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description Continuous fiber fused filament fabrication is an advanced 3D printing method that allows designers to produce high-performing lightweight structures, leading toward innovative design philosophies and sustainable production chains. In this work, we proposed a design strategy to manufacture selected components for a solar-powered vehicle, which consists of three stages. Firstly, the prototypes’ CAD models are developed, considering their geometric and manufacturing requirements. Then, a finite element analysis is carried out to ensure optimal fiber reinforcement of prototypes’ critical regions. Lastly, the manufacturing stage involves the slicing process and optimization of the time and cost of the printed part employing Markforged® technology. Adopting the proposed methodology, the experimental campaign investigated the print quality and performance of several prototypes of each component by adjusting printing parameters.
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spelling doaj-art-9304be7f75c94949b51f4fcbea9715242025-08-20T02:52:31ZengCzech Technical University in PragueActa Polytechnica CTU Proceedings2336-53822024-10-014810.14311/APP.2024.48.0001Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicleGiulia Babbi0Giangiacomo Minak1University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering, via Fontanelle 40, 47121, Forlì (FC), ItalyUniversity of Bologna, Department of Industrial Engineering, via Fontanelle 40, 47121, Forlì (FC), Italy Continuous fiber fused filament fabrication is an advanced 3D printing method that allows designers to produce high-performing lightweight structures, leading toward innovative design philosophies and sustainable production chains. In this work, we proposed a design strategy to manufacture selected components for a solar-powered vehicle, which consists of three stages. Firstly, the prototypes’ CAD models are developed, considering their geometric and manufacturing requirements. Then, a finite element analysis is carried out to ensure optimal fiber reinforcement of prototypes’ critical regions. Lastly, the manufacturing stage involves the slicing process and optimization of the time and cost of the printed part employing Markforged® technology. Adopting the proposed methodology, the experimental campaign investigated the print quality and performance of several prototypes of each component by adjusting printing parameters. https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/APP/article/view/101093D printingcontinuous fibersmanufacturing constraintssolar-powered vehicleMarkforged®
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Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle
Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings
3D printing
continuous fibers
manufacturing constraints
solar-powered vehicle
Markforged®
title Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle
title_full Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle
title_fullStr Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle
title_full_unstemmed Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle
title_short Design strategy for the prototyping of 3D-printed continuous fiber-reinforced components for solar-powered vehicle
title_sort design strategy for the prototyping of 3d printed continuous fiber reinforced components for solar powered vehicle
topic 3D printing
continuous fibers
manufacturing constraints
solar-powered vehicle
Markforged®
url https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/APP/article/view/10109
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