Impact of 3D Printing Technique and TPE Material on the Endurance of Pneumatic Linear Peristaltic Actuators

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2022

Autores

Fateri, M (Autor) Outra; João Pedro Falcão Carneiro (Autor) FEUP; Schuler, C (Autor) Outra; Pinto, JB (Autor) Outra; Fernando Gomes Almeida (Autor) FEUP; Grabmeier, U (Autor) Outra; Walcher, T (Autor) Outra; Salinas, M (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Micromachines

Vol. 13

Página Final: 392

ISSN: 2072-666X

Editora: MDPI

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ID Authenticus: P-00W-7WC

DOI: 10.3390/mi13030392

Abstract (EN): In this paper, additive manufacturing was used in order to produce hose prototypes for peristaltic linear pneumatic actuators. In order to optimise the endurance of the actuator, we 3D printed different thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers with different shore hardness levels using ARBURG Plastic Freeforming technology. Furthermore, effects of the hose geometries on the lifetime of the actuator were investigated. Experimental evidence showed that the lifetime of the actuator was dependent on the combination of the hose design and on the material used to manufacture the hose. Moreover, experimental tests showed that the use of the Aurburg-Freeformer 3D printing technology led to a much higher hose endurance than the one reported by using the fused layer manufacturing technique.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 11