Influence of layer height on the dielectric and tensile properties of 3D printed polypropylene-based copolymer
Influence of layer height on the dielectric and tensile properties of 3D printed polypropylene-based copolymer
This study examines the effect of layer height on the dielectric and mechanical properties of 3D printed polypropylenebased polymer using fused deposition modelling (FDM). Samples with 0.1 mm and 0.15 mm layer heights were evaluated for real permittivity, loss tangent, DC conductivity, and tensile properties. The 0.1 mm layer height resulted in higher permittivity, lower dielectric losses, and better mechanical performance due to reduced porosity. While its DC conductivity was slightly higher, both samples remained highly insulating. Tensile tests confirmed greater strength and elongation for the 0.1 mm layer. These findings highlight the importance of layer height in 3D printed insulation components to ensure reliable dielectric and mechanical performance.
3D printing, polypropylene (PP), Tensile test, Conductivity, Dielectic Spectroscopy
Axiotis, Dimitris
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Vryonis, Orestis
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Saeedi, Istebreq
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Andritsch, Thomas
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17 September 2025
Axiotis, Dimitris
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Vryonis, Orestis
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Saeedi, Istebreq
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Andritsch, Thomas
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Axiotis, Dimitris, Vryonis, Orestis, Saeedi, Istebreq and Andritsch, Thomas
(2025)
Influence of layer height on the dielectric and tensile properties of 3D printed polypropylene-based copolymer.
2025 IEEE DEIS Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Conference Centre at the University of Manchester, Nancy Rothwell Building, Manchester, United Kingdom.
14 - 17 Sep 2025.
(doi:10.1109/CEIDP61707.2025.11218280).
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Abstract
This study examines the effect of layer height on the dielectric and mechanical properties of 3D printed polypropylenebased polymer using fused deposition modelling (FDM). Samples with 0.1 mm and 0.15 mm layer heights were evaluated for real permittivity, loss tangent, DC conductivity, and tensile properties. The 0.1 mm layer height resulted in higher permittivity, lower dielectric losses, and better mechanical performance due to reduced porosity. While its DC conductivity was slightly higher, both samples remained highly insulating. Tensile tests confirmed greater strength and elongation for the 0.1 mm layer. These findings highlight the importance of layer height in 3D printed insulation components to ensure reliable dielectric and mechanical performance.
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Published date: 17 September 2025
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2025 IEEE DEIS Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Conference Centre at the University of Manchester, Nancy Rothwell Building, Manchester, United Kingdom, 2025-09-14 - 2025-09-17
Keywords:
3D printing, polypropylene (PP), Tensile test, Conductivity, Dielectic Spectroscopy
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Local EPrints ID: 505969
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/505969
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Date deposited: 24 Oct 2025 16:43
Last modified: 13 Nov 2025 03:11
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Dimitris Axiotis
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Orestis Vryonis
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Istebreq Saeedi
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Thomas Andritsch
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