A Critical Review on Hazardous Chemical Emissions and Particle from Fused Decomposition Modelling (FDM) Machine

S. L. Mak, W. F. Tang, C. H. Li, W. H. Chiu, H. K. Lau

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Abstract

Due to patent expiry of 3D Printing technology, the cost of 3D printer becomes affordable to the domestic, primary and secondary schools. The Fused Decomposition Modelling (FDM) is one of the most popular 3D printing technologies and different polymeric materials are available in the market. The Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Polylactic Acid/Polylactide (PLA) are the most commonly used materials due to lower cost. The FDM consists of printing head with a heater and nozzle. The plastic filament was melt due to high temperature. During the melting process, chemicals are evaporated from the filaments. The exact amount and compositions of hazardous chemical emission is not yet defined. Although the industrial standard, ANSI/CAN/UL 2904, was published on January 31, 2019, it only covers the technical requirements on a single 3D printer. In the paper, we will study the potential compositions of hazardous chemical emission from 3D printer and suggest a list of parameters to be measured in a school laboratories in order to protect students.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019
Pages1160-1163
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728138046
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2019
Event2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019 - Macao, Macao
Duration: 15 Dec 201918 Dec 2019

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2019
Country/TerritoryMacao
CityMacao
Period15/12/1918/12/19

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • FDM
  • Hazardous Chemical IAQ

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