3D printing and post-curing optimization of photopolymerized structures: Basic concepts and effective tools for improved thermomechanical properties
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Date
2022-02-04
Authors
Štaffová, Martina
Ondreáš, František
Svatík, Juraj
Jančář, Josef
Lepcio, Petr
0000-0002-3586-9764Advisor
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Mark
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Elsevier
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The final thermo-mechanical properties of structural parts fabricated by masked stereolithography (MSLA) are highly determined not only by the processing parameters, but also by the post-processing methods. Improper implementation of post-treatment often leads to underperforming printouts. A novel tool for complex characterization of 3D printed bodies was developed and systematically demonstrated on a commercial free-radical photopolymerization (FRP) resin. The method relies on superimposed static and oscillatory mechanical test combining the heat deflection temperature (HDT) measurement together with the dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) in a single test for fast and reliable characterization of parameters determining the curing behaviour of the photopolymer. The influence of post-curing time was addressed with a special focus on network density. Furthermore, the print orientation, having a high impact on mechanical properties, is discussed with a particular regard on the residual stress mitigation in future applications, such as 3D-printed cellular bodies.
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POLYMER TESTING. 2022, vol. 108, issue 1, p. 1-11.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941822000277
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941822000277
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en