ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSE AND EFFECTS OF PART DEFECTS IN ABS SAMPLES MADE USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Arshad Mohammed1*, Boppana V. Chowdary2
1,2Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad
1Email: arshad.mohammed2@my.uwi.edu *(Corresponding author)
2Email: boppana.chowdary@sta.uwi.edu
Abstract:
This study highlights the cause and effects of part defects in ABS-Based samples using an additive manufacturing process. The parameters that were investigated include build orientation, infill pattern, number of contours, airgap, road width and annealing as a post-processing parameter. Samples were made, and their compressive strength was tested. Additionally, the tested samples were investigated using optical microscopy and the classification of their defects was done. This study is unique in investigating the effect of stress relief annealing along with build process parameters. Furthermore, the various defects associated with compressive failure in additively manufactured artefacts were categorized and a cause and effect diagram was derived which would enable designers to predict the areas of failure of a part.
Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, ABS Material, Compressive Strength, 3D Printing Defects
https://doi.org/10.47412/WELE6549
