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Experimental Analysis of the Mechanical Behaviour of 3D Printed Elements: The Role of Fibre Orientation in the Material Structure

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The paper investigates the influence of fibre orientation on the mechanical characteristics of PETG plastic products manufactured by FDM printing (Fused Deposition Modelling). Three groups of experimental samples were made with different fibre orientation: along the load axis, perpendicular to it, and at an angle of 45 °. Experimental tensile and compression tests, including the stages of elastic deformation, structure strengthening, and local fracture, were performed to study the mechanical characteristics of the material. It is established that the orientation of the fibres is a determining factor of strength and deformation behaviour of products: samples with fibres along the load axis are characterized by increased plasticity and strength, while the transverse orientation reduces mechanical resistance due to interlayer destruction. Samples with fibre orientation at an angle of 45° demonstrated an optimal combination of strength and deformation capacity. The results of the study confirm the need to consider the fibre orientation when designing PETG plastic products to ensure optimal performance.

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Materials Science Forum (Volume 1168)

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13-23

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-lp0MWj

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November 2025

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Serhii Kutsyk*, Olena Mikulich, Yurii Feshchuk

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Additive Technologies, Compression, Deformation Diagram, Fibre Orientation, Mechanical Characteristics, Stretching

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