- International Journal of 3D Printing Technologies and Digital Industry
- Vol: 5 Issue: 2
- STRENGTHENING EFFECT OF FLOODING IN 3D PRINTED POROUS SOFT ROBOTICS SCAFFOLDS
STRENGTHENING EFFECT OF FLOODING IN 3D PRINTED POROUS SOFT ROBOTICS SCAFFOLDS
Authors : Özgün SELVİ, Onat Halis TOTUK, Selçuk MISTIKOĞLU, Ozan ARSLAN
Pages : 293-301
Doi:10.46519/ij3dptdi.949479
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Publication Date : 2021-08-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :This study aims to design and 3D print porous elements for soft robotic applications and test the stiffness changes when the cavities are filled with liquids. When an elastic element has porous scaffolds, the stiffness can be controlled by filling the cavities with a liquid. A gyroid structure is selected for the design and evaluation of the characteristics of elements. The stiffness of the element in both non-filled and liquid-filled modes is analyzed using FEM simulation Software in two modes where simple support with central loading and compressive uniform loading. A porous test structure is created and tested in these modes for observation of the stiffness change. Employing an FDM printer in this project enabled us to make our thoughts to reality. The results show that liquid-filling can be used as a stiffening method for porous scaffolds in soft robotic applications.Keywords : Soft Robotic, flexible filament, Porous, Stiffness, 3dprinting