Effect of Shock-Variable Environmental Temperature and Humidity Conditions on 3D-Printed Polymers for Tensile Properties

Marcin Głowacki; Katarzyna Skórczewska; Krzysztof Lewandowski; Piotr Szewczykowski; Adam Mazurkiewicz

doi:10.3390/polym16010001

Effect of Shock-Variable Environmental Temperature and Humidity Conditions on 3D-Printed Polymers for Tensile Properties

Polymers (Basel). 2023 Dec 19;16(1):1. doi: 10.3390/polym16010001.

Authors

Marcin Głowacki¹, Katarzyna Skórczewska², Krzysztof Lewandowski², Piotr Szewczykowski¹, Adam Mazurkiewicz¹

Affiliations

¹ Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Kaliskiego 7 Street, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
² Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Seminaryjna 3 Street, 85-326 Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Abstract

The article presents the research results on the influence of variable shock conditions, such as temperature and water, thus reflecting shock atmospheric conditions during freezing and thawing, on the properties of samples produced using 3D printing technology from commonly used materials such as ABS, HIPS, PLA, and ASA. Understanding how different environmental conditions affect the quality, reliability, and durability of 3D prints can help to optimize the printing process and provide valuable information about their application possibilities. Tests related to the strength of the materials, such as static tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, and evaluation of structures, were carried out using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Changes in chemical properties were measured by performing tests such as FTIR and TGA. Variations in chemical properties were measured by performing tests such as FTIR and TGA. One shock cycle lasting 7 days was sufficient to alter the properties of 3D prints, with the extent of changes depending on the material, as summarized in the test results.

Keywords: 3D-printed polymer; environment conditions; shock test; tensile properties.

Grants and funding

The study was financially supported by the Scientific Activities of the Young competition, conducted by the University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz. This research was financially supported by the Ministry of Education and Science in Poland.