Optimization of the Surface of Drone Propeller Manufactured in 3D Printer

The usage of 3D printers in the production of parts is becoming widespread. Parts used in many different fields are produced with these printers. One of these fields is the aviation industry. It is desirable that the drones be as light as possible. 3D printers can respond to this demand. In this study, surface roughness optimization of the drone propeller produced on a 3D printer was performed. Layer height, infill rate, and printing speed are set as parameters. Compared to other parameters, it was seen that layer height was more effective at 90%. Optimum parameter levels are 0.1 mm layer height, 25% infill rate, and 50 mm/min printing speed.