journal article·2025-11-01Open access

Comprehending the effect of printing orientation on the mechanical performance of polyamide-reinforced carbon fibre composites

Nabilah Afiqah Mohd Radzuan, Farhana Mohd Foudzi, Abu Bakar Sulong, M Furjan

Abstract

Numerous studies have investigated polymeric composites fabricated using fused deposition modelling. However, the mechanical performance of these composites, which is influenced by various factors, including materials and printing parameters, remains unknown. Further understanding these factors helps improve the accuracy of mechanical performance predictions. Therefore, this study fabricates in-house polyamide reinforced with carbon fibre at a composition of 20 wt.% and controls its printing parameters, including layer height and printing orientations. Results indicated that controlling the orientation at a 0° angle are the most crucial factor compared to layer height, which leads to a maximum flexural strength of ∼21 MPa due to improvements in load-bearing capacity and adhesion bonding between the fibre and matrix.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Manufacturing Process and Optimization · Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials

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Affiliations

Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia

Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia

State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, P.R. China

Funding

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme · Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

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