Abstract
This paper presents of Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) as feedstock used in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) machine. This study discussed on the development of a new PMC material by the injection molding machine. The material consist of copper powder filled in an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), binder and surfactant material. The effect of metal filled in ABS and binder content was investigated experimentally by the Melt Flow Index (MFI) machine. Based on the result obtained, an increment of copper filled in ABS by volume percentage (vol. %) effected on melt flow index results. With highly filled copper in PMC composites increase the melt flow index results. It was concluded that, the propensity of the melt flow allow an internal force in PMC material through the injection molding and FDM machine.
Highlights
The fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one the most significantly used in rapid prototyping technology for an assortment of engineering applications
The basic theory of operation of the FDM process offers grand approaching for a range of other materials including metals, ceramics, and composites as long as the new material can be created in feedstock filament form of required size, strength, and properties [6]
The intention of this study is to investigate the melt flow rate and density of the Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) material by Melt Flow Index (MFI) machine
Summary
The fused deposition modelling (FDM) is one the most significantly used in rapid prototyping technology for an assortment of engineering applications. The FDM rapid prototyping systems by Stratasys Inc., can construct parts in a range of materials such as elastomers, acrylonitrilebutadiene-styrene (ABS) and Polyactic Acid (PLA) with layer by layer deposition of extruded material through a nozzle using feedstock filaments from a spool. The basic theory of operation of the FDM process offers grand approaching for a range of other materials including metals, ceramics, and composites as long as the new material can be created in feedstock filament form of required size, strength, and properties [6]. A higher MFI indicates a lower material viscosity This means that, the material easier to flow in the nozzle area during experimental process. Melt flow index information from different materials and material grades may be used for a rough comparison of flow characteristics for different materials.
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