Charpy Impact Test Result Comparison on Reinforcing Materials used in Continuous Filament 3D Printing
Received: 14 August 2024 | Revised: 12 September 2024 | Accepted: 20 November 2024 | Online: 2 February 2025
Corresponding author: Balazs Molnar
Abstract
With the growing industrial demand for materials that can withstand dynamic loads, composite 3D printing, particularly utilizing continuous fiber reinforcements, presents a promising solution. This study investigates the toughness of three fiber-reinforced materials, namely carbon fiber, Kelvar, and fiberglass, by conducting Charpy impact tests. The results reveal that fiber-reinforced 3D materials significantly outperform standard 3D printed components, with fiberglass showing the highest toughness. These findings demonstrate that fiber-reinforced 3D printed materials offer a viable alternative for applications requiring high toughness and dynamic resistance.
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3D printing, Charpy impact test, continuous fiber-reinforced materialsDownloads
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