Evaluation of adjustable functionality and mechanical properties of a transradial mechanical prosthesis for 3D printing
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https://doi.org/10.20983/culcyt.2024.3.2.11Keywords:
mechanical prosthesis, transradial amputee, mechanical properties, 3D printingAbstract
This work aimed to evaluate the adjustable functionality of a proposed design for a transradial mechanical prosthesis for 3D printing and to compare the mechanical properties of 3 material: PLA, ABS, and PETG. Anthropometric measurements were obtained from EBSCOhost and entered the design to evaluate its adjustable functionality. In addition, simulations were performed to compare the mechanical properties of the materials at different positions and forces to identify the material with the best performance. Subsequently, a prototype of the selected material was created for performance testing with a Mark-10 machine to compare with the simulations. The adjustable evaluation data showed minor variations that didn’t pose an obstacle to its mechanical functionality while evaluations of von Mises stress, displacements, deformation, heat transfer, compression, acquisition, and accessibility established PLA as the most suitable. Finally, the prototype showed that, both in simulation and in the laboratory, the parts suffered greater displacement in the supination position. Despite minimal damage to the hand-arm joint, this design offers an accessible alternative, adjustable and cost-effective, and significantly reduced the fabrication time compared to traditional devices.
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