Advanced Structures & Composites Center

Published: 2023

Publication Name: ASME Journal of Open Engineering

Publication URL: https://watermark.silverchair.com/aoje_2_021024.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAABHgwggR0BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggRlMIIEYQIBADCCBFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMNreUURjkt1SSL120AgEQgIIEK_2IftxK2-Zc-TvESjbmO_HWq2MyrfOtX3Z7rVaWnNHSiMTdQwmj-mFkMwPmXWcC8F3sW-qoEvUskspmcwI-fN8cXejQJIxUOkIpkWvjDQMVCGvb83WeRgwkkOJNpuOgZLzVQF7X7HKJuC2ABkhuNexGBEV88YkXNKMxDlFqrYTMK5iOTobux7iesPWDH3N0D5jt2py_K42b2uD6EK1VcI5twiRQQFtoYgC_t3OBn-Yb_mbzAr2ZI_wj4c20ROcBCNsyEkz40HcI78wSJNqv-18Bd9LdLDkDt2MAc7UplBehGCxv-S7_ucwbB5nI2JRNxGW5jOn8AZhMhRcd_Ecg-drZpaP58BRxrNSRoX5u-Rh95gnSDStjytE-ZfdMpgkUmHHeg3pKzO7TrgOEWzLdM_6VRRpfacoxaeRD7-2KMOdC6f2GmWd3miYxhrC3dPaJtjsGeUziE0bh7eau_gXJTbCDLfbH4zSC8X0c0y3zZjciAZKe4wUppzNbVAB1wf14zU_PYYL3Xdl1nHoP7nelVQDo7qj262AIkywDb9jWCfY2dFPBDnFFODTmU5-_eEwKE2XHJuoRjpK2MjdhVkMTLecJWakCYRgWyDmf6QwSsD9K4n6FhA7pMxqK-6OJ2jtJV-cj4U1Jl2aSaCqaqxvtV9WSz_bkbjAFO0HwpLmDWafOq3dqqQx_H-THFsThSEzeoVe2V-jvwS9PnvaTZNinBWXztrQP89K7rCGr8m2PqC9OJeAGspSEb4nyM8dJaEbo2YC0ADPYlF1TT2REJ6W3tbI971Oa4kx-5kN7cpUb8djrdfGrmH0eYUhmRfmsx3uH3ojwO_LOwdSl48HhujaoI_hbtO_CYSMUKrecPZGI1YpnThNwOAOMqUHNP1nPKOlKHCzSNeyehJp8Y3WTsWMvIYSiG_GJJHtXmqfUpUDezF3XWwnjEhAkPp7EyvvtnQJm5cNbcvb07Y-xXfkkO2I25MfvWcwwkq63B0Di8GSSkms7oms-PhKXGRYkGbE8dRYN2ZSC5A_3zuJOWKOLq-CrlFqg553yq3qHv1ab8fm0RR5lwQczHbcKpj9xpkQklZrqJf0tdc8J8ucUFN3x9n0ItKfO-xCCwHsIwCqaFNUzVJkIW-VTBu5A_-FVWeTpBVYAGogB7koFQdCE76sdxFje9-mQOs5chxIz26ptM3hh2o99fnouu2P-41AUrItoZtkUvld2Ml4oFWFqSsnL_zz6m_6I3-4G3cvGBdWbk7Ho2Vh0VT94pTqBwFxE0TWna3HCw346e3Y1tI6wVexA9he0wkB9tlyWfm7LkoQXEVr4hrZRKQfnmArFqXO9gtA__Dry4Z5BL4oWOLN3hxwti2xrbWDprOiGsFlMolCN3O16pzRDmpMVq-KKfheKUtr8SyN5k-33c7QkhwrBqB-k

Abstract:

Additive manufacturing or 3D printing on fabric (3DPF) involves
the creation of objects directly on fabrics. This is done to adhere
3D-printed parts and fabric together at an interfacial layer and
create objects with flexibility. The 3DPF process can reduce the
need for post-processing work in comparison to assembly-based
processes. Additionally, 3DPF can facilitate the manufacturing of
larger objects with smaller parts demonstrating localized controlled
mechanical properties to combat anisotropy and add multifunctionality [1,2]. Specific applications of additive manufacturing
on fabrics could be used to make wearable products and even wearable electronics [3–6]. A better understanding of 3DPF processes
can impact state-of-the-art research and development in the field
of smart fabrics, self-powered skins, biological sensors, etc.
To ensure the desired functionality of 3DPF objects, the interface
between the additively manufactured part and fabric must be strong.
Various literature have studied the adhesion strength of the interface
of samples created by 3DPF. The creation of objects by 3DPF
would help in controlling the anisotropy of additively manufactured
parts as well where parts could be tailored for desired mechanical
properties [7–9]. Previous testing determined that adhesion strength
when using thicker and rougher fabrics was preferred to thin
polymer fabrics. Warp and weft counts were also found to increase
adhesion at the interface [1,10]. Polylactic acid (PLA) filament was
preferred among the common 3D printer materials. For more
uncommon materials, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) and
co-polyester showed potential [11–13].