Optimization of 3D Printed Rapid Prototype Deep Drawing Tools for Automotive and Railway Sheet Material Testing

The main objective of this research is to identify optimal printing strategies and PLA (polylactic acid) filament materials produce rapid prototype deep drawing tools. Additive 3D technologies have been applied for a long time tools, but the unique in that it uses conventional various reinforced with FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers. advantage method easy print recycle does not require expensive or special printers, also gives article its novelty. A further aim was tools using commercially available low-end DX53D 0.8 mm thick body steel AlMg3 2.5 sheet were be molded tests. test tool an Erichsen punch. Tool wear tested GOM ATOS measuring system, optical coordinate machine based on DIC (Digital Image Correlation) principle, which popular automotive industry. study aims determine material parameters can safely minimum batch 100 parts.