Optimization of a 3D-Printed Court Heel Utilizing Robust Experimental Design
摘要
Heel models are part of footwear products used to raise height and improve aesthetics, too. When developing new prototypes, one requirement is the weight that these prototypes should resist. Users engage in various activities, and the heel should resist repeated impact loads. In this work, new heel prototypes are presented as fantasy shapes or modified from standard heel shapes. These models are created with 3D modeling software and prepared for additive manufacturing. The 3D printing based on FDM technology and PLA material is used to produce the physical models of the heels. Parameters used for 3D printing are changed and optimized to evaluate the best model that maintains the stability of 3D heel models. Compression tests are conducted to simulate the deformation or stability of the manufactured models.