Residual stresses in additive manufacturing of polymers and polymer matrix composites

Abstract

This chapter briefly introduces three commonly used 3D printing methodologies of polymers including FDM, SLA, and SLS, their applications, suitable materials for each method, and their benefits and drawbacks. Then, it is focused on the residual stresses that arise during the FDM technique. FDM-3D printing of various polymer composites reinforced by nanoparticles, short fibers, and continuous fibers is described. The available studies on residual stresses that arise during the additive manufacturing of polymer composites are reviewed, and future trends are proposed. © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.