Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed Onyx
Additive Manufacturing has become a vital component of the global economy, revolutionizing manufacturing processes, enhancing mechanical components, and addressing current industry challenges such as increasing production rates. This study explores the tensile strength and stiffness of 3D-printed On...
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| author | Manuel Coca-Gonzalez Sergio G. Torres-Cedillo Mariel Alfaro-Ponce Jacinto Cortés Pérez Paulina Díaz-Montiel Moises Jimenez-Martinez |
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| description | Additive Manufacturing has become a vital component of the global economy, revolutionizing manufacturing processes, enhancing mechanical components, and addressing current industry challenges such as increasing production rates. This study explores the tensile strength and stiffness of 3D-printed Onyx, focusing on the effects of printed perimeter layers. Results show that increasing perimeter layers enhances tensile strength by thickening external walls and improving stress distribution. Experiments demonstrate improvements between 2 and 15 layers do not exceed 20%, and perimeter layers show no impact on toughness. Also, internal infill patterns and density play a more significant role in overall strength once sufficient perimeter layers are in place. Two layers are typically sufficient to ensure cohesion, minimize deformation, and prevent micro-crack propagation. Onyx’s nylon matrix and carbon fibers further improve durability by mitigating stress concentrations in the transition zone between the perimeter and inner layers. However, beyond a certain point, additional layers yield diminishing returns, primarily increasing material consumption without significant strength gains. These findings support future research into additional properties like shear strength and impact resistance while balancing performance, material use, and sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ba65a63cd41849b59bc35d3ef7a4e60a2025-01-23T06:56:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering2297-30792025-01-011110.3389/fmech.2025.15285161528516Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed OnyxManuel Coca-Gonzalez0Sergio G. Torres-Cedillo1Mariel Alfaro-Ponce2Jacinto Cortés Pérez3Paulina Díaz-Montiel4Moises Jimenez-Martinez5Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Puebla, MexicoCentro Tecnológico FES Aragón, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoTecnologico de Monterrey, Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey, MexicoCentro Tecnológico FES Aragón, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, United StatesTecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Puebla, MexicoAdditive Manufacturing has become a vital component of the global economy, revolutionizing manufacturing processes, enhancing mechanical components, and addressing current industry challenges such as increasing production rates. This study explores the tensile strength and stiffness of 3D-printed Onyx, focusing on the effects of printed perimeter layers. Results show that increasing perimeter layers enhances tensile strength by thickening external walls and improving stress distribution. Experiments demonstrate improvements between 2 and 15 layers do not exceed 20%, and perimeter layers show no impact on toughness. Also, internal infill patterns and density play a more significant role in overall strength once sufficient perimeter layers are in place. Two layers are typically sufficient to ensure cohesion, minimize deformation, and prevent micro-crack propagation. Onyx’s nylon matrix and carbon fibers further improve durability by mitigating stress concentrations in the transition zone between the perimeter and inner layers. However, beyond a certain point, additional layers yield diminishing returns, primarily increasing material consumption without significant strength gains. These findings support future research into additional properties like shear strength and impact resistance while balancing performance, material use, and sustainability.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2025.1528516/fulladditive manufacturingperimeter layersfiber orientationstacking sequenceonyx |
| spellingShingle | Manuel Coca-Gonzalez Sergio G. Torres-Cedillo Mariel Alfaro-Ponce Jacinto Cortés Pérez Paulina Díaz-Montiel Moises Jimenez-Martinez Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed Onyx Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering additive manufacturing perimeter layers fiber orientation stacking sequence onyx |
| title | Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed Onyx |
| title_full | Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed Onyx |
| title_fullStr | Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed Onyx |
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| title_short | Influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3D printed Onyx |
| title_sort | influence of perimeter layers on tension mechanical properties of 3d printed onyx |
| topic | additive manufacturing perimeter layers fiber orientation stacking sequence onyx |
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