Study of Mechanical behavior of 3D printed PLA Material manufactured by Fused Deposition Model Technique

Study of Mechanical behavior of 3D printed PLA Material manufactured by Fused Deposition Model Technique

Dr. Sharanraj.V*1, Venkatesha Reddy2, Dr. C M Ramesha3, Dr. T Anil Kumar4,

Dr. Vasanth Kumar5

*1 Senior Grade Lecturer, Dept of Mechanical Engg. (W&SM), S.J. (Govt.) Polytechnic, Bangalore-01.

2 Associate Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engg, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore-56.

3&4 Associate Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engg, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54

5 Associate Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bearys Institute of Technology, VTU, Mangalore - 574153

ABSTRACT

Additive Manufacturing has emerged as a groundbreaking technology. This research investigates the strength-to-weight ratio of PLA material in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printing. Utilizing ASTM standards for specimen preparation, both tensile and compression tests were conducted to determine optimal infill patterns and densities. The study aims to provide insights into maximizing structural integrity while minimizing material usage, offering valuable implications for additive manufacturing applications.