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Additive Manufacturing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and ABS Thermoplastics

additive manufacturing,3d printing,carbon fiber reinforce polymer

The mechanical properties of 3D printed plastic materials, CFRP, ABS, and ABS plus have been studied. Using tensile test, the stress strain curves of the materials have been measured. The Young’s modulus, ultimate strength, and fracture toughness of the materials are calculated from the stress strain curve. The results show that CFRP has the highest stiffness or Young’s modulus. ABS plus has strongest mechanical properties, with highest ultimate strength and fracture toughness.