What is it about?

The Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a type of additive manufacturing (AM) that has received significant interest from researchers and industries due to its flexibility in design, efficient use of materials, and affordable costs compared to other manufactiring methods.

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Why is it important?

In this paper, the main objective is to investigate the influences of FDM process parameters on the flexural properties as well as the accuracy of the final part made from polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) material, which is widely used for 3D printing due to its strength and ease of use. A response surface methodology (RSM) approach based on a Box–Behnken design was employed, with three key process parameters: infill line distance, wall line count, and build plate temperature. The analysis of the data indicated that all three parameters affected the inherent characteristics of the printed parts, including mechanical and dimensional characteristics of the printed parts.

Perspectives

Writing this article was a truly rewarding experience, especially because it involved collaboration with co-authors I have worked with for many years. The strong professional relationships we’ve built over time greatly enriched the quality and depth of the research. Moreover, the publication of this work opened new doors in my academic journey. It attracted interest from several groups specializing in additive manufacturing, which led to valuable discussions and new opportunities. As a result, I became more actively engaged in additive manufacturing research, expanding both my expertise and professional network in this rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Adil Shbeeb jaber
University of Technology

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This page is a summary of: Optimization of fused deposition modeling parameters for polyethylene terephthalate glycol flexural strength and dimensional accuracy, Advances in Science and Technology – Research Journal, April 2025, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Gabriel Borowski (WNGB),
DOI: 10.12913/22998624/200088.
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