Investigation of mechanical properties of natural material 3D printed specimens
Vinay Swamy, Gurupadayya, Naveen Kumar, Vishalagoud S. Patil, Gurushant B. Vaggar, Dodda Hanamesha
Abstract. 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has indeed revolutionized multiple industries by offering a more efficient, flexible, and precise way to create products. It is the process of building up material layer by layer based on a 3D CAD model, which allows for highly complex geometries that traditional manufacturing methods might not be able to produce. This competence is a key reason for aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors have embraced 3D printing technologies. The present study investigates the use of natural materials in 3D printing, aiming to provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional synthetic materials. The research focuses on identifying suitable natural materials, evaluating their mechanical properties by testing UTM and assessing their environmental impact. Key natural materials explored include ABS.
Keywords
3D Printing, Tension, Natural Fiber, Filament, PLA, ABS
Published online 6/1/2025, 8 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Vinay Swamy, Gurupadayya, Naveen Kumar, Vishalagoud S. Patil, Gurushant B. Vaggar, Dodda Hanamesha, Investigation of mechanical properties of natural material 3D printed specimens, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 55, pp 19-26, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903612-4
The article was published as article 4 of the book Materials Joining and Manufacturing Processes
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