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ArticlePolymers2026

Thermo-Mechanical and Fatigue Behavior of 3D-Printed PA12 CF15 for Engineering Application.

Justas Ciganas, Tomas Kalinauskis, Urte Cigane

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Article in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Justas CiganasSiauliai State Higher Education Institution, Ausros al. 40, LT 76241 Siauliai, Lithuania.
Tomas KalinauskisSiauliai State Higher Education Institution, Ausros al. 40, LT 76241 Siauliai, Lithuania.
Urte CiganeSiauliai State Higher Education Institution, Ausros al. 40, LT 76241 Siauliai, Lithuania.ORCID 0009-0002-7888-5307

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study presents a detailed experimental investigation of the mechanical, fatigue, and dynamic properties of a 3D-printed PA12 CF15 composite at different temperatures. The mechanical properties determined in the temperature range from 23 °C to 120 °C were later implemented in numerical simulations to evaluate the suitability of the material for thermo-mechanical loading conditions. Quasi-static tensile test results revealed a decrease in elastic modulus, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength with increasing temperature. Fatigue testing demonstrated that increasing load levels lead to reduced durability and a lower maximum number of cycles to failure. Furthermore, elevated testing temperatures caused the composite to exhibit more pronounced plastic behavior, resulting in temperature-dependent fatigue performance. SEM analysis indicated that higher temperatures increase the plasticity of the composite, thereby reducing the reinforcing effect of carbon fibers. The mechanical characteristics obtained experimentally were incorporated into a finite element model, allowing a preliminary assessment of the feasibility of manufacturing an intake manifold from PA12 CF15 using additive manufacturing technology. The results of this study provide valuable data for the design and analysis of dynamically and thermally loaded engineering components produced from PA12 CF15 composites.

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3D printingdynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)engineering applicationfatiguefinite element analysisPA12 CF15quasi-static tensile

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PMID41829260
PMCPMC12986956

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