FDM 3D Printing Parameters for Wood-PLA Composite Tensile Strength

9 experimental configurations from a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array study optimize Fused Deposition Modelling parameters for Wood-PLA composites. The dataset details the effects of layer thickness, infill density, nozzle temperature, and infill pattern on tensile strength, with a reported maximum of 46.41 MPa. Authored by Biplab Bhattacharjee, this research provides a validated framework for sustainable additive manufacturing.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between layer thickness, infill density, and nozzle temperature on tensile strength using the Taguchi L9 experimental design.
• Model the impact of infill patterns (Triangular, Cubic, Zig-zag) on the mechanical performance of Wood-PLA composites.
• Validate the reported 28% improvement in tensile strength by comparing optimized parameter sets against non-optimized configurations.
• Apply Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to the experimental results to identify statistically significant printing parameters.

Strengths

• Dataset is based on a systematic Taguchi L9 orthogonal array experimental design.
• Reports a specific maximum tensile strength result of 46.41 MPa from optimized parameters.
• Explicitly defines a 28% improvement in tensile strength relative to non-optimized configurations.
• Includes microstructural insights from Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 5.5 KB, containing only 9 experimental runs from the L9 array.
• Limited to a specific material composition (80% PLA, 20% wood fibers) and may not generalize to other composites.
• No raw sample data or column structure is provided, limiting direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Biplab Bhattacharjee.

Collection Method

Data generated from controlled laboratory experiments using ISO 527 tensile testing and SEM analysis.

Freshness

Last updated March 24, 2026.