Effects of build orientation on the mechanical and surface properties of polyetheretherketone fabricated with fused deposition modeling | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
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.
Abstract
Build orientation affects the mechanical and surface properties of the FDM-fabricated PEEK. Overall, the 90° PP demonstrated the most reasonable build orientation.