Experimental method for determining deformation in ABS and ABS-PC plastic when simulated by the method of layer-by-layer fusing and comparison thereof when altering printing conditions

Abstract

This article sets a task to develop methods for estimating plastic deformation when using it in 3D printing by the method of layer-by-layer fusing and by entering the deformation indices. Topicality of the given problem is determined by the fact that deformation could hardly be measured, and it is almost impossible to avoid it. Introduction of the deformation index makes it possible to estimate methods of controlling deformation and deformation state when printing with different types of plastic or plastics produced by different manufacturers. Using the deformation index makes it possible to carry out a detailed comparison of ABS and ABS-PC plastics from the point of view of their deformation and the influence upon them of the routine methods of controlling deformation when printing by the layer-by-layer fusing.This article sets a task to develop methods for estimating plastic deformation when using it in 3D printing by the method of layer-by-layer fusing and by entering the deformation indices. Topicality of the given problem is determined by the fact that deformation could hardly be measured, and it is almost impossible to avoid it. Introduction of the deformation index makes it possible to estimate methods of controlling deformation and deformation state when printing with different types of plastic or plastics produced by different manufacturers. Using the deformation index makes it possible to carry out a detailed comparison of ABS and ABS-PC plastics from the point of view of their deformation and the influence upon them of the routine methods of controlling deformation when printing by the layer-by-layer fusing.