Structural integrity of adhesively bonded 3D-printed joints

Fabrication of polymeric components with complex geometry has been increased in the recent years. As additive manufacturing (AM) showed its unique capabilities, it widely used production geometrically-complex parts. Although various types bonding have developed, utilizing adhesive joints is common different structures. In current study, influence 3D printing parameters and thickness on performance adhesively bonded studied. To this aim, we fused deposition modeling (FDM) process polylactic acid (PLA) material to fabricate single-lap joints. The specimens are fabricated under conditions determine mechanical behavior Moreover, three thicknesses was investigate effect structural integrity 3D-printed Additionally, a series finite element analysis performed agreement between experimental observation numerical results documented. FDM garnered significant attention, outcomes study can be for further development. • Structural PLA single lap (SLAJs) were Effects failure modes SLAJs investigated. dominant mode observed. supported backed FE model. model provides information about stress distributions area.