Fused deposition modeling process parameter optimization on the development of graphene enhanced polyethylene terephthalate glycol
S. Raja, M. Jayalakshmi, Maher Ali Rusho, Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj, Jeyanthi Subramanian, Simon Yishak, Tarun Kumar
Abstract
This study investigates the production of graphene-enhanced polyethylene terephthalate glycol (G-PETG) components using fused deposition modeling (FDM) and evaluates their mechanical properties, contributing to the advancement of additive manufacturing. Trials demonstrated notable improvements in mechanical performance, with optimal printing parameters identified using the Spice Logic Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The effectiveness of this methodology is further compared with the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) combined with the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). The study revealed significant enhancements, with the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) reaching 69.1 MPa, an average Young's modulus of 735.6 MPa, and an ultimate compressive strength (UCS) of 85.3 MPa. These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing techniques for improving the mechanical performance of G-PETG components, advancing material applications in various industries.