3D printer’s parameter optimization for potential patient specific implant fabrication

Abstract

This study attempted to investigate the effect of printing orientation and layer height on mechanical and topological properties of printed ABS specimens. 2 printing orientations (xy and yz) with 3 different layer heights (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3mm) were chosen and specimens were printed utilizing a 3D printer. Tensile, morphological and topological properties were evaluated utilizing Universal Testing Machine (Shimadzu AGX-2plus), FESEM and surface profilometer respectively. Statistical analysis of two-way Anova was carried out to investigate the relationship of layer height and printing orientation on the tensile strength and surface roughness of the specimens.