Shape-Morphing Behaviour of 4D Printed PLA Structures
Publication - January 2024
This study is investigating the impact of printing and working parameters on shape transformation. It aims to provide an in-depth characterization of the intelligent behaviour exhibited by structures fabricated using fused deposition modelling (FDM) printing technology. The primary objective is to understand the variability in the shape-morphing behaviour of additively manufactured PLA structures.
Impact of Printing and Working Parameters
A comprehensive analysis is conducted to shed light on the impact of various factors on shape transformation, encompassing both working and printing parameters. The study explores how these parameters influence the shape-morphing behaviour of PLA structures.
Experimental Approach
To establish the relationship between the printing and working parameters with the shape morphing characteristics, the experimental procedure employs Taguchi's method design of experiments.
Insights Into Optimization of 4D Printed Structures
Notably, the study quantitatively reveals the extent of these parameters' impact on the shape-morphing characteristics, providing valuable insights into the optimization of 4D printed structures.
Authors
- Stelios Georgantzinos
- Grigorios Kostopoulos
- Konstantinos Stamoulis
Aviation Engineering research group
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