Reinforced Composite as a Feeder for 3D Printing Application

Kenaf fibre has a low environmental impact because it is recyclable, light density and strong to be used as product. Natural fibres, especially kenaf fibre, are undertilised understudied in 3D printing technology. technology gaining traction replace traditional methods saves cost production time. This study focuses on producing composite materials that can feeder for printing. different compositions (20,25,30) % mixed with polypropylene set at 190 ˚C temperature, 45 rpm speed, 25 minutes. The material was left cool form clot go through the rheology process, injection analysis performed using Autodesk Moldflow Insight 2014. showed mixing temperature of suitable forming high shear mechanism. treated an alkaline solution NaOH 3 hours prevent damage surface filler composites. 6% reaches higher value mechanical strength roughness, resulting better interlocking between fibres matrix. In addition, from 2014 reveals 200 pretend, rate creating smoother melt flow characteristics.