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Prediction of the tensile strength of FDM specimens based on Tsai Hill criteria

2025-05-22

https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/5416

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of 3D-printed polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) polymer specimens subjected to tensile and shear testing, with a particular focus on the influence of raster orientation and shell contour. Specimens were fabricated using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) at three raster angles (0°, 45°, and 90°) and tested using both a mechanical extensometer and a Digital Image Correlation (DIC) system. The results indicate a significant influence of raster orientation on tensile and shear properties. 0° specimens exhibited the highest tensile strength, as the filament alignment was parallel to the loading direction. In contrast, 45° specimens demonstrated more ductile behavior. While the shell contour had minimal effect on 0° and 45° specimens, it enhanced stiffness and ductility in 90° specimens. Furthermore, the Tsai-Hill criterion was applied to predict the tensile strength at a 45° orientation. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the anisotropic behavior of 3D-printed materials and highlight the importance of raster orientation in optimizing mechanical performance.

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