This work explores the application of additive manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing (AM) in the production of sports eyewearSports eyewear usingCharacterization thermoplastic polyurethane (TPUThermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)), a material known for its flexibility and resilience. 3D printing3D printing, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM), enables the creation of complex and customized geometries, ideal for eyewear designs that adapt to athletes’ needs. The study focused on characterizing TPUThermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) to ensure the functionality and durability of the eyewear under various conditions of use. High-temperature dimensional stability tests were conducted, crucial to ensure the material maintains its shape and fit even when exposed to heat. Furthermore, sweat resistance was evaluated, aiming for product durability in contact with perspiration, an important factor for sports eyewearSports eyewear. The obtained results contribute to the advancement of additive manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing (AM) in the field of sports equipment, offering innovative and high-performance solutions.

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Additive Manufacturing of TPU for Sports Eyewear Development and Characterization

  • Rogerio Rabello da Rocha Junior,
  • Victor Paes Dias Gonçalves,
  • Noam Tonini Simonassi,
  • Sérgio Neves,
  • Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira,
  • Felipe Lopes Perisse

摘要

This work explores the application of additive manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing (AM) in the production of sports eyewearSports eyewear usingCharacterization thermoplastic polyurethane (TPUThermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)), a material known for its flexibility and resilience. 3D printing3D printing, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM), enables the creation of complex and customized geometries, ideal for eyewear designs that adapt to athletes’ needs. The study focused on characterizing TPUThermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) to ensure the functionality and durability of the eyewear under various conditions of use. High-temperature dimensional stability tests were conducted, crucial to ensure the material maintains its shape and fit even when exposed to heat. Furthermore, sweat resistance was evaluated, aiming for product durability in contact with perspiration, an important factor for sports eyewearSports eyewear. The obtained results contribute to the advancement of additive manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing (AM) in the field of sports equipment, offering innovative and high-performance solutions.