Optimization of additive manufacturing parameters to enhance strength and surface quality in hybrid ABS-Carbon fiber 3D printed components
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Author |
Sathish T.
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1819-6608 |
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299-316
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Volume No. |
21
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Issue No. |
5
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May 10, 2026
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DOI |
https://doi.org/10.59018/032639
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Keywords |
bi-layered printing, parameter optimization, lightweight, composite, local materials, sustainable.
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Abstract
Lightweight composite printing is highly demanded for precision and lightweight solutions. This work focuses on enhancing the strength and surface quality of FDM-3D printed hybrid composite parts. Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is one of the techniques for producing components with superior strength while keeping the required geometric accuracy. In this research work, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and composite materials, namely carbon fiber filaments, were chosen for fabricating 3D-printed parts. Unlike conventional approaches using homogeneous composite filaments, this research adopts a novel layer-by-layer strategy, alternating between pure ABS and carbon fiber material to create a hybrid structure. The primary objective of this work is to examine and maximize the compressive strength and minimize the surface roughness of these 3D-printed components. To attain this, the Taguchi Design of Experiments method was used with L16 type Orthogonal Array to statistically examine various parameter combinations. Four different key 3D printing process parameters were chosen for optimization, each with four levels of this work Parameters are namely, Nozzle Diameter (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm), Printing Speed (30, 40, 50, and 60 mm/sec), Layer Thickness (0.1, 0.15, 0.2, and 0.25 mm), and Nozzle Temperature (210°C, 220°C, 230°C, and 240°C). The results of this investigation discovered that the maximum compressive strength attained was 38 MPa, while the minimum surface roughness recorded was 2.839 microns. In both results, similar parameter levels and values were effects like as 0.8 mm of nozzle diameter, 50 mm/sec of printing speed, 0.15 mm of layer thickness, and nozzle temperature of 240°C.
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