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The purpose of this project is to determine mechanical properties of polymer components printed with the open source [http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page RepRap Mendel 3-D printer]. Standard test methods are to be used to gather accurate and acceptable test data. The results of the mechanical testing will be used for engineering analysis of parts designed to be created with the RepRap. | The purpose of this project is to determine mechanical properties of polymer components printed with the open source [http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page RepRap Mendel 3-D printer]. Standard test methods are to be used to gather accurate and acceptable test data. The results of the mechanical testing will be used for engineering analysis of parts designed to be created with the RepRap. | ||
= Testing Standards = | = Testing Standards = | ||
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== Printer settings to test == | == Printer settings to test == | ||
All g-code will be generated using Slic3r software from [http://slic3r.org/ http://slic3r.org/] | |||
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! Slic3r Setting | |||
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| Layer Height | |||
| 0.4mm, 0.3mm, 0.2mm | |||
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| Fill Density | |||
| 1.0 | |||
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| Fill Angle | |||
| 0, 45 | |||
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| Fill Pattern | |||
| Rectilinear | |||
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| Solid Fill Pattern | |||
| Rectilinear | |||
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= Test Equipment = | = Test Equipment = | ||
*MTS Test System in M&M 413 | |||
*MTS Testworks Software on test machine computer | |||
= See Also= | = See Also= | ||
Revision as of 05:41, 24 April 2012
Overview
The purpose of this project is to determine mechanical properties of polymer components printed with the open source RepRap Mendel 3-D printer. Standard test methods are to be used to gather accurate and acceptable test data. The results of the mechanical testing will be used for engineering analysis of parts designed to be created with the RepRap.
Testing Standards
ASTM D638-10 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
Test Specimen
ASTM Type I specimen - STL file
Printer settings to test
All g-code will be generated using Slic3r software from http://slic3r.org/
| Slic3r Setting | |
|---|---|
| Layer Height | 0.4mm, 0.3mm, 0.2mm |
| Fill Density | 1.0 |
| Fill Angle | 0, 45 |
| Fill Pattern | Rectilinear |
| Solid Fill Pattern | Rectilinear |
Test Equipment
- MTS Test System in M&M 413
- MTS Testworks Software on test machine computer
See Also
- For electrical testing and for thermal conductivity :disc 2.5 inches in diameter that is 3.2 mm thick. 5X