Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D-printing, is already well established for its use in rapid prototyping. Increasingly, however, AM technology is being used for end use manufacturing. The ability to create multi-material and blended material components in a single process allows for unique properties and complex structures that are difficult or impossible to produce using traditional manufacturing techniques. In order to properly utilize these materials, it is necessary to quantify and understand the mechanical properties. In this study, a Stratasys PolyJet (J750) material jetting printer was used to fabricate transparent laminates with blends of a rigid, transparent polymer (VeroClear) and a rubber-like polymer (Agilus30). The rate of deformation as well as the thickness and numbers of layers in the material influence the material’s strength and stiffness, with failure largely occurring at interfaces between the two materials. The experimental setup and results are discussed.
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The research reported in this document was performed in connection with contract/instrument W911QX-16-D-0014 with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of SURVICE Engineering and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Citation of manufacturer’s or trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use thereof. The U.S. Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for Government purposes notwithstanding any copyright notation hereon.
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Harr, M., Moy, P., Yu, J. (2020). Mechanical Properties of Transparent Laminates Fabricated Using Multi-Material Photopolymer Jetting. In: Lamberson, L. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30021-0_8
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