Application of Taguchi method to optimize the parameter of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) using oil palm fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites

Ahmad, Mohd Nazri and Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan and Mustapha, Faizal and Mohammad Taha, Mastura and Lukista, Debby Dyne and Ghazali, Ihwan and Leman, Zulkiflle and Irianto (2022) Application of Taguchi method to optimize the parameter of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) using oil palm fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. Polymers, 14 (11). 01-15. ISSN 2073-4360

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Abstract

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is capable of producing complicated geometries and a variety of thermoplastic or composite products. Thus, it is critical to carry out the relationship between the process parameters, the finished part’s quality, and the part’s mechanical performance. In this study, the optimum printing parameters of FDM using oil palm fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites were investigated. The layer thickness, orientation, infill density, and printing speed were selected as optimization parameters. The mechanical properties of printed specimens were examined using tensile and flexural tests. The experiments were designed using a Taguchi experimental design using a L9 orthogonal array with four factors, and three levels. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the significant parameter or factor that influences the responses, including tensile strength, Young’s modulus, and flexural strength. The fractured surface of printed parts was investigate using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show the tensile strength of the printed specimens ranged from 0.95 to 35.38 MPa, the Young’s modulus from 0.11 to 1.88 GPa, and the flexural strength from 2.50 to 31.98 MPa. In addition, build orientation had the largest influence on tensile strength, Young’s modulus, and flexural strength. The optimum printing parameter for FDM using oil palm fiber composite was 0.4 mm layer thickness, flat (0 degree) of orientation, 50% infill density, and 10 mm/s printing speed. The results of SEM images demonstrate that the number of voids seems to be much bigger when the layer thickness is increased, and the flat orientation has a considerable influence on the bead structure becoming tougher. In a nutshell, these findings will be a valuable 3D printing dataset for other researchers who utilize this material.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	FDM, Taguchi, DOE, Oil palm fiber composites, ABS
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	mr eiisaa ahyead
Date Deposited:	24 Mar 2023 11:37
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2023 11:37
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/26684
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