Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications
Process parameter optimization and selection play a crucial role in additive manufacturing, particularly in determining the quality and characteristics of the final product. Among these parameters, the infill pattern holds significant importance as it directly influences the structural integrity, pr...
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| description | Process parameter optimization and selection play a crucial role in additive manufacturing, particularly in determining the quality and characteristics of the final product. Among these parameters, the infill pattern holds significant importance as it directly influences the structural integrity, production time, and material usage efficiency of the printed object. This research focuses on identifying the most suitable 3D printing infill pattern process parameters for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, specifically for applications in pipeline construction. The criteria considered for process parameter selection include printing time, ultimate tensile strength, ultimate flexural strength, and surface defect minimization. Various infill patterns, including hexagonal, line, solid, triangle (35°), triangle (55°), and line patterns, are evaluated as alternatives. Utilizing the multi-criteria decision-making technique known as analytical hierarchy process (AHP), a systematic approach is employed to determine the optimal printing pattern. The findings of this study reveal that the hexagonal infill pattern outperforms other selected patterns in terms of meeting the criteria set forth for pipeline construction using TPU material. This research contributes to enhancing the efficiency and quality of additive manufacturing processes in pipeline applications, emphasizing the importance of informed parameter selection for achieving desired performance outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d74da516f2294a218cab58270f25084e2025-02-03T12:01:38ZengWileyAdvances in Polymer Technology1098-23292024-01-01202410.1155/2024/5583559Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline ApplicationsBenjamin Lazarus S.0S. Raja1Shanmugam K.2Simon Yishak3Department of Mechanical EngineeringCenter for Sustainable Materials and Surface MetamorphosisDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringCollege of Engineering and Agro-Industrial TechnologyProcess parameter optimization and selection play a crucial role in additive manufacturing, particularly in determining the quality and characteristics of the final product. Among these parameters, the infill pattern holds significant importance as it directly influences the structural integrity, production time, and material usage efficiency of the printed object. This research focuses on identifying the most suitable 3D printing infill pattern process parameters for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, specifically for applications in pipeline construction. The criteria considered for process parameter selection include printing time, ultimate tensile strength, ultimate flexural strength, and surface defect minimization. Various infill patterns, including hexagonal, line, solid, triangle (35°), triangle (55°), and line patterns, are evaluated as alternatives. Utilizing the multi-criteria decision-making technique known as analytical hierarchy process (AHP), a systematic approach is employed to determine the optimal printing pattern. The findings of this study reveal that the hexagonal infill pattern outperforms other selected patterns in terms of meeting the criteria set forth for pipeline construction using TPU material. This research contributes to enhancing the efficiency and quality of additive manufacturing processes in pipeline applications, emphasizing the importance of informed parameter selection for achieving desired performance outcomes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5583559 |
| spellingShingle | Benjamin Lazarus S. S. Raja Shanmugam K. Simon Yishak Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications Advances in Polymer Technology |
| title | Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications |
| title_full | Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications |
| title_fullStr | Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications |
| title_short | Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications |
| title_sort | analysis and optimization of thermoplastic polyurethane infill patterns for additive manufacturing in pipeline applications |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5583559 |
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