In this study, high strain rate conditions were obtained using a compressive split-Hopkinson pressure bar test apparatus that adopted a new data acquisition and processing scheme utilizing a LabVIEW system. Quasi-static strain rate conditions were obtained using a universal testing machine. The material responses of three high-strength steels under high strain rate and quasi-static conditions were investigated. They were characterized using the Johnson-Cook constitutive model. Two other optional strain rate forms were substituted for the constitutive model to predict material flow stress, especially at high strain rates exceeding 10 4 s −1 . The considered optional strain rate forms were the modified Johnson-Cook and Huh-Kang models, which both showed a non-linear relation between flow stress and logarithm strain rate. The material parameters in the constitutive equations of the three high-strength steels were evaluated by fitting and comparing the data over a wide range of strain rates.

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology is one of most common technique used in 3D printing as of today for several reasons such as it is low cost and high speed printing capacity. However, common characteristic of FDM 3D printed materials are poor layer adhesion strength and rough surface finish which requires post-processing to improve it. Heat treatment and vapor-polishing are post-processing techniques used to address the poor layer adhesion and rough surface finish of 3D printed materials, respectively. This study will combine these two post-processing techniques and investigate its effect on the mechanical properties of 3D printed materials. The present study describes the effect of acetone vapor-polishing to facture behavior of ABS 3D printed material at higher operating temperatures. The study will compare the fracture behavior of ABS 3D-printed material when polished using acetone vapor bath and tested at high operating temperature to unpolished material. Five replications for each test condition were conducted. All experiment was carried out using ASTM Izod Type E tests with a 2.75J pendulum. The results showed that acetone vapor polishing strongly affects the fracture behavior of ABS 3D printed materials when operating at high temperature.

Stereolithography (SLA) is an Additive Manufacturing technology which converts liquid resins to solid parts layer-by-layer by selectively curing the liquid resin using a (laser) light source. The mechanical properties SLA 3D printed parts are not yet determined or estimated before printing. Thus, this study aims to identify the optimum 3D printing configuration based on the indentation hardness properties of SLA-printed polymer parts. Taguchi approach was used in identifying the optimum 3D printing configuration wherein different factors were considered to meet the requirements of the orthogonal arrays. Five pieces of 3D printed test blocks with 9 indentation points on the surface were prepared for each factor. The tests followed ASTM D785 – 03 using Rockwell Scale B. The result for the optimum 3D printing configuration of SLA 3D printed material were concluded as the values with the highest Rockwell Hardness Number.

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Additive Manufacturing has made significant progress for numerous applications, especially in the automotive industry. Various approaches have been developed to improve and expand its application throughout the manufacturing line and produce reliable and suitable components for automotive applications. A brief overview of different 3D printing methods and materials currently used in the automotive industry is covered in this review. The advantages and drawbacks it brings to the industry, and material developments for 3D printing application for automotive is presented. The future outlook is given, and challenges that are needed to be addressed are discussed.