The Investigation of Interlaminar Failures Caused by Production Parameters in Case of Additive Manufactured Polymers

Abstract

The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies is an ever-growing solution. The product realized in many cases is applicable not only for visual aid, or model, but for tool, or operating element, or as an implant for medical use. For correct calculation, a proper model that is based on the theory of elasticity is necessary. The basis of this kind of model is the knowledge of the exact material properties. The PLA filament has been used to perform this study for matrix material. Our presumption is that the different layers do not fuse completely, and they do not fill up the space available. The failures between the layers and the deposited filaments and the layer arrangement could be the reason for the direction-dependent material properties of the 3D printed objects. Based on our investigation, we can conclude that the increase of the layer thickness and printing speed adversely affect the mechanical properties of the product.