Open AccessOptimization of FDM 3D printing process parameters using Taguchi technique
Author(s) -
Kuldeep Sharma,
KAPIL KUMAR,
Kumar Rishi Singh,
Manish Rawat
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1168/1/012022
Subject(s) - taguchi methods , orthogonal array , fused deposition modeling , raster graphics , nozzle , 3d printing , process (computing) , flexibility (engineering) , design of experiments , mechanical engineering , engineering drawing , layer (electronics) , deposition (geology) , process engineering , computer science , materials science , engineering , composite material , mathematics , computer graphics (images) , statistics , paleontology , sediment , biology , operating system
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a fast growing and low-cost 3D printing technology in order to comply most prominent demands of today’s industries in terms of capability to fabricate complex parts along with high flexibility in design. The dimensional accuracy, is an urgent need of final parts printed by FDM process, that is primarily influenced by the process parameters. Optimizing the process parameters which significantly influence the dimensional accuracy is the primary goal of this study in order to achieve the ultimate final part quality. This experimental study investigates the effect of different process parameters viz. layer height, raster angle, nozzle temperature and surrounding pressure on thickness of the final part for Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) filament. Experiments, based on Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array, were performed and subsequently experimental data have been analysed by ANOVA. It has been observed that the layer height is the most significant factor in order to achieve the dimensional accuracy.