Material Consuption Reduction and the Influence on the Mechanical Properties of the 3D Printed Parts for ABS Silver

Abstract

The main objective was to reduce the consumption of material when obtaining 3D printed parts (different empty shapes inside) and the secondary one was to maintain the mechanical properties closer to the full printed version. In order to achieve these objectives, two internal configurations were designed - a configuration with hexagonal gaps (material reduction was 30%) and a configuration with sinuous gaps (material reduction was 15%). The specimens thus obtained were tested for traction, three-point bending and shock (resilience). Hexagonal hollow configuration has a resistance values close to those of solid specimens but with the advantage of consuming with 30% less material.