Dual Nozzle 3D Printing of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composites

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Y Premraj,

  • S. Dhandapani,

  • Murugan,

  • Ramanan,

  1. Principal, Department of Mechanical Engineering College, T.J.S. Polytechnic College, Puduvoyal, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gojan School of Business and Technology, Redhills Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Jayaram institute of Engineering and Technology, Gummidipoondi Tiruvallur District, ,

Abstract

Additive manufacturing or 3Dprinting involves building a three-dimensional object by layering materials based on a computer-created design. Generally, 3D printing using single nozzle process where as strength, quality, wastage, and post reinforcement are drawback of this system. To eliminate and to enhance strength, precise control of fiber reinforcement, good bonding, no need of secondary reinforcement the dual nozzle 3D printing is an emerging additive manufacturing technique. In this process the thermoplastic resin matrix and basalt fibre reinforcement are enables in-situ fabrication of fiber-reinforced polymer composites by independently depositing reinforcement and matrix materials within a single build. This Layer-by-layer deposition promotes effective fiber–matrix bonding and controlled load transfer, and improved stiffness, thermal stability and eliminates the d raw back of single nozzle systems. The standard nozzle size for most 3D printers is 0.4 mm as it strikes a balance between printing speed, precision, and resolution. However, printing larger compounds at a faster rate can be challenging with a single nozzle, which extrudes the filament, is responsible for melting the material with the thermal energy supplied by the heating cartridge and block. Adding multiple nozzles can speed up the process, but it also increases the complexity of the coding. In this project the design of dual nozzle is carried out using the software integration and tensile, flexural, impact and microstructure are carried out and compared with single nozzle. The parameters are identified to improve the dual nozzle system. Using a double nozzle is an excellent option for printing medium to large-sized compounds. It offers a balance between printing speed, precision, and resolution while also allowing for dual-color or dual-material printing. This type of printers also suitable for printing several smaller compounds.

Keywords: Dual-nozzle 3D printing, Basalt fiber, Polymer resin, Additive manufacturing.

How to cite this article:
Y Premraj, S. Dhandapani, Murugan, Ramanan. Dual Nozzle 3D Printing of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composites. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-.
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Y Premraj, S. Dhandapani, Murugan, Ramanan. Dual Nozzle 3D Printing of Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composites. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=244458


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Volume 14
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Received 28/01/2026
Accepted 21/03/2026
Published 19/05/2026
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