PSI - Issue 48

J. Antić et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 48 (2023) 274 – 279 Antić et al / Structural Integrity Procedia 00 (2019) 000 – 000

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recommended bed temperature is usually around 80-100°C. Furthermore, ventilation is necessary when working with this thermoplastic because the fumes could be unpleasant. PLA is recyclable material, made from organic materials such as corn starch or sugar cane. Therefore, fumes from this material smell like candy. Typically requires a lower printing temperature than ABS, between 180-220°C. PLA had good adhesion properties and usually has no need for a heated bed. Various color options of this materials are available. In general, a printer can only print one color at a time, although there are models with multiple nozzles which each nozzle can print with a different colour filament. 3. 3D printer temperature Temperature is crucial while using a 3D printer, mostly because of the filaments. The 3D printing might not succeed if the 3D printer cannot achieve the necessary temperature since the filament won't be able to melt. Therefore, temperatures must be carefully analyzed before choosing or utilizing a 3D printer. The temperature at which the 3D printer operate is one of the factors that should be considered while analyzing the risk. Components which can lead to burns are hot end and print bed. 3.1. Hot End The hot end is a critical component of a 3D printer that is responsible for melting and extruding the filament material. It is located at the top of the printer's extruder assembly. Its ’ temperature depends on the melting point of the filament. At the bottom of the hot end the small metal tip is located and its’ purpos e is to control the size and shape of the extruded filament called nozzle. The nozzle diameter can range from 0.2mm to 1.2mm or larger, depending on the printer and the desired print quality. The temperature of the hot end usually equals 180-250 o C. 3.2. Print bed This is the surface on which the printer creates the 3D object. It can be made of glass, aluminum, or other materials, and may or may not be heated depending on the printer and filament. For example, ABS requires heated bed in order to improve adhesion. That temperature of the print bed is usually around 80-100°C, which can cause burns. 4. Fumes during 3D printing The FDM method is based on melting thermoplastic string, called filament. The melting process takes place in extruder. Through nozzle melted filament is applied layer by layer on printing bed forming a 3D print. High temperature cause evaporation of chemicals from filament. Some released particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are dangerous for human health, but exact amount and structure is not yet defined. Emission depends on the color of filament, added additives and type of filament material. Researches have shown that temperature is important factor on emissions. Increasing the printing temperature raises the emission level. That is why it is recommended to use the lowest possible print temperature. 5. Analysis of potential hazards and harms

Table 1. Analysis of potential hazards and harms

Hazards Yes/No

Hazard group

Code

Hazard subgroup

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Insufficient safety due to rotating or moving parts

No No No No No

Free movement of parts or materials that can cause harm to employees Internal transport and movement of working machines or vehicles The use of dangerous work equipment that can cause explosions and fires

1) Mechanical hazards that arise from using work equipment, such as:

(5) The inability or limited ability to timely remove oneself from the workplace, exposure to closure, mechanical impact, etc.

(6)

Other factors that may appear as mechanical sources of danger

Yes

(7) Hazardous surfaces (floors and all types of walking surfaces, surfaces that employees come into contact with that have sharp edges, spikes, groups of surfaces, etc.) Yes (8) Working at height or in depth, in terms of occupational health and safety regulations No (9) Working in a cramped, limited, or dangerous space (between two or more fixed parts, between moving parts or vehicles, etc.) No

2) Hazards that arise in relation to the characteristics of the workplace, such as: