Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

Prof. Dr. Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
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Academic Career Length

31Years (1996-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 December 2012 in Composite Structures
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Paulo Nobre Balbis dos ReisPaulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
FJosé Ferreira
José Ferreira
PSP. Santos
P. Santos
MRM.O.W. Richardson
M.O.W. Richardson
Jaime Batista dos SantosJaime Batista dos Santos
Jaime Batista dos Santos

24 June 2022 in Polymers
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Sara Valvez
Abilio P. SilvaAbilio P. Silva
Abilio P. Silva
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Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is the most popular additive manufacturing method, which allows the production of highly complex three-dimensional parts with minimal material waste. On the other hand, polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) has been used to replace traditional polymers for 3D printing due to its chemical resistance and mechanical performance, among other benefits. However, when fibres are added, these PETG-based composites can be suitable for many different applications. Nevertheless, to guarantee their good performance in-service in these applications, and even extend to new ones, it is necessary for their mechanical properties to be maximized. Therefore, this study intends to optimize the printing parameters (nozzle temperature, printing speed, layer height and filling) in order to maximize the mechanical properties of printed PETG, PETG+CF (carbon fibre-reinforced PETG composites) and PETG+KF (aramid fibre-reinforced PETG composites). The Taguchi method was used for the experimental procedure design, and the specimens were produced according to the L16 orthogonal array. Finally, an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed, with a 95% confidence interval, to analyse the effect of the printing parameters on the bending properties. It was possible to conclude that the best bending properties for PETG, PETG+CF and PETG+KF were obtained for extrusion temperatures of 265 °C, 195 °C and 265 °C, printing speeds of 20, 60 and 20 mm/s, layer heights of 0.4, 0.53 and 0.35 mm and an infill density of 100% for the three materials, respectively.

1 June 2007 in Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
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Paulo Nobre Balbis dos ReisPaulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
FJosé Ferreira
José Ferreira
F.V. AntunesF.V. Antunes
F.V. Antunes
JCJOSE COSTA
JOSE COSTA

1 April 2013 in Polymer Degradation and Stability
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Ana Martins AmaroAna Martins Amaro
Ana Martins Amaro
Paulo Nobre Balbis dos ReisPaulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Maria Augusta NetoMaria Augusta Neto
Maria Augusta Neto
Cristina Santos LouroCristina Santos Louro
Cristina Santos Louro

1 June 2011 in International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives
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Paulo Nobre Balbis dos ReisPaulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
FJosé Ferreira
José Ferreira
F.V. AntunesF.V. Antunes
F.V. Antunes

1 March 2013 in Composites Part B: Engineering
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Paulo Nobre Balbis dos ReisPaulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
JFJ.A.M. Ferreira
J.A.M. Ferreira
ZZZhongyi Zhang
Zhongyi Zhang
TBT. Benameur
T. Benameur
MRM.O.W. Richardson
M.O.W. Richardson