Virtual Modelling and Simulation of Functionally Graded Material Component using FDM Technique

Abstract Functionally graded materials (FGM) which are also called tailor made materials, are composites with continuously varying mechanical properties. The limitations on the component materials available for specific RP processes calls for the development of tailor made material properties in the available material options. This paper proposes a technique to develop and fabricate FGM using Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technique. An attempt is made to relate the FDM process parameters with the material properties for the given ABS material. These relations are used to assign tailor made properties to the component in various regions. By actual CAD modeling and analysis using ANSYS 14, it is established that the deformation due to given load is considerably reduced for the component made by assigning unique set of parameters in a customized fashion.

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