Acta Marisiensis.
Seria Technologica

Author(s):
Gabriela STRNAD, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ”G.E. Palade” of Târgu Mureș, Romania

Abstract:
Present paper presents the results on four cases of optimization of FDM 3D printing of medical models used for training on specific medical issues (2 cases) and of personalized patient-specific models used for complex Trauma and Orthopedic surgical procedures planning (2 cases). Depending on optimization criteria (proper combination of model splitting – minimum need of supports/or no supports – minimization of printing time and material consumption, facile support removal and good surface quality), the modification of the Cura slicer recommended settings related to layer thickness and support pattern, support Z distance, support X/Y distance, support overhang angle, and minimum support area, allowed the reduction of 3D printing time with 24% and 33%, very easy support removal, and an assessment of surface accuracy and quality as very good for the purpose, made by end users.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62838/amset-2024-0001

Pages: 1-7

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