Laser assisted rapid 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced plastics: Simulation, characterization, and properties

被引:11
作者
Tu, Yiwen [1 ]
Tan, Yuegang [1 ]
Zhang, Fan [1 ,2 ]
Zhang, Jun [1 ]
机构
[1] Wuhan Univ Technol, Sch Mech & Elect Engn, Wuhan, Peoples R China
[2] Wuhan Univ Technol, Sch Mech & Electron Engn, 205 Luoshi St, Wuhan 430070, Peoples R China
关键词
carbon fiber; laser heating; mechanical properties; rapid 3D printing; COMPOSITES; BEHAVIOR;
D O I
10.1002/pc.27303
中图分类号
TB33 [复合材料];
学科分类号
摘要
3D printing of continuous fiber reinforce plastics (CCFRP) with fused deposition modeling is a burgeoning manufacturing method because of its exceptional mechanical properties. Nevertheless, it cannot manufacture parts at high speeds. Using laser heating instead of the traditional resistive heating in 3D printing of CCFRP has the potential to improve printing speed owing to its high heating efficiency. In this article, a process of laser-assisted rapid 3D printing of CCFRP is proposed. The heating process of CCFRP by laser is analyzed and verified. The linear relation between printing speed and laser power is established. The experiments demonstrate that the printing speed is increased to 30 mm/s with the laser. The mechanical properties of printed parts, though enhanced as the printing speed and laser power increase, are better than those obtained by traditional methods. Scanning electron microscope images and experiments reveal that proper laser power is conducive to the melting of plastics, strengthening interlayer bonding, and reducing voids under roller pressure. Nonetheless, excessive laser power ablates the plastic, resulting in increased voids.
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页码:3084 / 3094
页数:11
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