The popularity of 3D printing technology is rapidly increasing worldwide. It can be applied to metals, ceramics, composites, hybrids, and polymers. Three-dimensional printing has the potential to replace conventional manufacturing technologies because it is cost effective and environmentally friendly. This paper focuses on the influence of 3D printing conditions on the physical and mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA), poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and poly(ethylene terephthalate glycol-modified) (PETG) materials produced using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology. The impact of nozzle diameter, layer height, and printing temperature on the mechanical (i.e., bending stiffness and vibration damping) and physical (i.e., sound absorption and light transmission) properties of the studied polymer materials was investigated. It can be concluded that 3D printing conditions significantly influenced the structure and surface shape of the 3D-printed polymer samples and, consequently, their physical and mechanical properties. Therefore, it is essential to consider the type of filament used and the 3D printing conditions for specific 3D-printed material applications.

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department of Hydromechanics and Hydraulic Equipment VŠB Technical University of Ostrava 17 listopadu 2172 15 708 00 Ostrava Poruba Czech Republic

Faculty of Technology Tomas Bata University in Zlin Vavreckova 5669 760 01 Zlin Czech Republic

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