Linking surface appearance to MEX processing parameters
Roberto SPINA, Nicola GURRADO
Abstract. The work investigated the influence of Material Extrusion (MEX) process parameters on the surface quality and mechanical properties of 3D printed polymers using polylactic acid (PLA) as material. The printing parameters and their correlations with surface color variations and mechanical properties were analyzed. Apparent chromatic differences were detected between parameter sets. A set with a lower material deposition time produced darker surfaces, while lighter and more homogeneous surfaces were achieved with a set with a higher material deposition time.
Keywords
Polymers, Mechanical Properties, Material Extrusion
Published online 5/7/2025, 7 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Roberto SPINA, Nicola GURRADO, Linking surface appearance to MEX processing parameters, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 54, pp 2337-2343, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903599-252
The article was published as article 252 of the book Material Forming
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