Effects of build orientation on the mechanical and surface properties of polyetheretherketone fabricated with fused deposition modeling

Key Points

• Mechanical properties of PEEK are highly dependent on build orientation during fabrication, which emphasizes alignment significance.
• The 90° build orientation demonstrates improved surface quality and mechanical characteristics compared to other orientations.
• Analysis focused on fused deposition modeling techniques to assess the properties of polyetheretherketone under various orientations.
• Understanding optimal build orientation aids in advancing FDM technology for enhanced polymer applications.