Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Polyetheretherketone Composites using Tabletop 3D Printer

 

Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Polyetheretherketone Composites using Tabletop 3D Printer

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© 2023 by IJETT Journal
Volume-71 Issue-11
Year of Publication : 2023
Author : Taiwo Lolade Ladipo, Leonard Masu, Patrick Nziu
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I11P215

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Taiwo Lolade Ladipo, Leonard Masu, Patrick Nziu, "Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Polyetheretherketone Composites using Tabletop 3D Printer," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 71, no. 11, pp. 136-147, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I11P215

Abstract
This article investigates the mechanical and tribological properties of 3D-printed Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composites containing Molybdenum disulphide MoS2 and graphite fillers. 7 filament strands were created with varying weight percentages to print 35 dog bones and 7-disc samples for further analysis. The results showed a 61% increase in tensile strength of MoS2-filled PEEK (MoS2/PEEK) composite compared to plain PEEK. The filled PEEK had a reduced frictional response time and an average coefficient of friction of about 36% and 69 %, respectively. MoS2/PEEK showed superior wear resistance of about 50% compared to graphite-impregnated PEEK (Gr./PEEK).

Keywords
FFF printing, Graphite, MoS2, PEEK composites, Solid lubricants.

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