Surface plastic flow of 3D printed PLA in tribological study of surface patterned polymer

Abstract The potential of three-dimensional (3D) printing in polymer tribology is poorly explored. Material alignment and composition plays a vital role altering the friction wear characteristics 3D printed materials. In current study patterns using fused deposition modeling are used to print advanced tribo-composites. Two different surface (line circular) provided through white silver Poly Lactic Acid (PLA). deformation distribution PLA over samples observed after test. Results showed that coefficient not being influenced by changing pattern. However, rate increased for with line on contact surface, since plastic flow was more significant this case. Moreover, filling factor exhibited an influence increasing case