Investigation of the effect of nozzle temperature on the properties of 3D printed pet (polyethylene terephthalate) filament from plastic bottle waste
摘要
The utilization of mineral water bottle waste as raw material in the 3D printing process using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) filament has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste and support the development of sustainable manufacturing technology. This study aims to determine the effect of nozzle temperature in 3D printing using PET filament made from mineral water bottle waste on the physical and mechanical properties of the products produced. This study was conducted by varying the nozzle temperature of 3D printing (250, 255, and 260). To evaluate the properties of the printed objects, tensile, hardness, compressive, and dimensional compliance tests were conducted. The results showed that the nozzle temperature significantly affected the physical and mechanical properties of the 3D printed products. Different nozzle temperatures cause variations in the structure between layers, with higher temperatures tending to produce products with better mechanical properties. Increasing nozzle temperature also has a positive impact on product dimensional accuracy, density, tensile strength, hardness, and compressive strength. However, the best temperature that produced the best balance between physical and mechanical properties was 255 °C. In addition, this research contributes to the development of sustainable manufacturing technology by utilizing plastic water bottle as an alternative raw material in the production process.