3D Printing Technology Comparison of Mechanical Properties Of Rigid Flanged Coupling Made From Pla And Abs Filaments

Abstract

3D printing is a technology that is growing quickly. This technology is used to make products that are strong and lightweight using fused deposition modeling (FDM). Plastic metal (PLA and ABS), metal nylon, and more than a hundred other materials are used in the layer-by-layer printing process. Manufacturing, industrial design, footwear engineering, and many other fields can benefit from 3D printing technology. Using a variety of process parameters and PLA and ABS filament, we will create a rigid flanged coupling that can be 3D printed in this project. For the purpose of connecting a motor with 0.5 horsepower and 1200 rpm to the pump, the dimension of the flanged coupling will need to be manually calculated. CAD software will be utilized to create the flanged coupling model. A coupling is a device that transfers operational power between two shafts rotating at a specific RPM. The coupling, which is used to connect two distinct shafts at their ends and can slip or fail depending on the torque limit, is used in this application. It is a crucial component of any power transmission and, if designed and maintained properly, may last a very long time. The purpose of this study is to select a suitable 3D printed material for rigid flange coupling in order to reduce the maximum shear stress. Auto CAD is used to model the rigid-flange coupling, and PRUSA 2.4.2 Software is used to generate slicing and G-Codes for this purpose. The TEVO-Trantula I3 Aluminum Extrusion 3D printer will be used for printing once the slicing process is finished.