Zhang, H. F.; Tian, K.; Zhang, R. H.; Yuan, W. J. Stress evolution and forming mechanism of viscoelastic polymer materials in direct ink writing 3D printing. Polym. Bull. (in Chinese), 2026, 39(6), 910–919.
Zhang, H. F.; Tian, K.; Zhang, R. H.; Yuan, W. J. Stress evolution and forming mechanism of viscoelastic polymer materials in direct ink writing 3D printing. Polym. Bull. (in Chinese), 2026, 39(6), 910–919.DOI: 10.14028/j.cnki.1003-3726.2026.26.134.
Stress Evolution and Forming Mechanism of Viscoelastic Polymer Materials in Direct Ink Writing 3D Printing
characterized by their unique combination of viscous and elastic rheological properties
are considered ideal for direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing. However
systematic analysis of polymer materials with complex rheological behavior remains insufficient. This study systematically investigates the influence mechanisms of elasticity and printing speed on the DIW 3D printing process of viscoelastic polymer materials
with a focus on elucidating the intrinsic relationship between high elasticity
localized stress concentration
excessive molecular chain deformation
and eventual filament fracture. Furthermore
it provides an in-depth analysis of how increasing printing speed elevates residual stress near the wall region and how the growth rate of the maximum residual stress within the cross-section gradually decreases with enhanced material elasticity and stretching effects. The findings offer critical insights into the stress evolution and structural transformation during the extrusion and deposition of viscoelastic polymer materials
providing clear guidance for optimizing printing parameters and mitigating forming defects.
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