Optimization and predictive modelling of mechanical characteristics of 3D printed olefin block copolymer polyethylene: RSM and machine learning methods

Ashok Kumaresan Gladys, John Solomon Israel, Balaji Elangovan, Balaji Kuppusamy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Panimalar Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R , D Institute of Science and Technology

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on April 21, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
The mechanical behavior of FDM-printed Olefin Block Copolymer (OBC) polyethylene is examined and optimized in this work, using an integrated experimental, statistical, and machine learning framework. The effects of infill density (20–80%), nozzle ...