The rapid expansion of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies within the framework of Industry 4.0 raises important questions about their sustainability. Specifically, the widespread use of Material Extrusion (MEx) processes for polymeric materials necessitates a thorough evaluation of the possible balance between performance efficiency and sustainability, highlighting the need for further research into optimizing process parameters to ensure high product quality and reduced energy consumption. The present work focuses on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology, investigating the relationship between sustainability and print quality. A causal technology model is proposed to elucidate this relationship, underlining the impact of process parameters on defect generation and energy use. A real-time monitoring system for energy consumption measurements was employed to create an energy model that accounts for each component of the CreatBot F430 printer. An image analysis procedure was performed on a special configuration of the HIROX RH-2000 digital microscope to determine the void fraction of each sample. An experimental campaign was conducted, producing single-layer samples in polylactic acid (PLA) following a full factorial plan with four process parameters. A void fraction of up to 18 % was observed, with energy consumption per sample ranging between 638 J and 8843 J. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the impact of each process parameter and to determine operational ranges through the Response Surfaces Method. These results showed good agreement with the predicted conditions, demonstrating the model's effectiveness in supporting decision-making processes in technology selection.

Causal technological model for predicting void fraction and energy consumption in material extrusion process of polylactic acid / Devito, Fabrizia; Mazzarisi, Marco; Dassisti, Michele; Lavecchia, Fulvio. - In: JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. - ISSN 1526-6125. - 129:(2024), pp. 187-201. [10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.08.061]

Causal technological model for predicting void fraction and energy consumption in material extrusion process of polylactic acid

Devito, Fabrizia
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Mazzarisi, Marco
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Dassisti, Michele
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Lavecchia, Fulvio
Membro del Collaboration Group
2024-01-01

Abstract

The rapid expansion of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies within the framework of Industry 4.0 raises important questions about their sustainability. Specifically, the widespread use of Material Extrusion (MEx) processes for polymeric materials necessitates a thorough evaluation of the possible balance between performance efficiency and sustainability, highlighting the need for further research into optimizing process parameters to ensure high product quality and reduced energy consumption. The present work focuses on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology, investigating the relationship between sustainability and print quality. A causal technology model is proposed to elucidate this relationship, underlining the impact of process parameters on defect generation and energy use. A real-time monitoring system for energy consumption measurements was employed to create an energy model that accounts for each component of the CreatBot F430 printer. An image analysis procedure was performed on a special configuration of the HIROX RH-2000 digital microscope to determine the void fraction of each sample. An experimental campaign was conducted, producing single-layer samples in polylactic acid (PLA) following a full factorial plan with four process parameters. A void fraction of up to 18 % was observed, with energy consumption per sample ranging between 638 J and 8843 J. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the impact of each process parameter and to determine operational ranges through the Response Surfaces Method. These results showed good agreement with the predicted conditions, demonstrating the model's effectiveness in supporting decision-making processes in technology selection.
2024
Causal technological model for predicting void fraction and energy consumption in material extrusion process of polylactic acid / Devito, Fabrizia; Mazzarisi, Marco; Dassisti, Michele; Lavecchia, Fulvio. - In: JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. - ISSN 1526-6125. - 129:(2024), pp. 187-201. [10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.08.061]
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