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• Published Subscription Original Research 24 Jul 2026

  Tailoring the Compressive Behavior of Tetra-Chiral Auxetic Structures through FDM Process Parameters

  By Supriya R. Tambe, Ravindra R. Navthar

  Abstract: This research evaluates how fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabrication process parameters affect the compressive behavior of tetra-chiral auxetic structures created from Polylactic Acid (PLA). Auxetic materials have a number of useful properties, including reversible deformation and high-energy absorbing capabilities, which are beneficial to creating ultra-lightweight structural, protective, and shock-resistance designs. Among the available auxetic topologies, the tetra-chiral configuration is particularly attractive for engineering use, because its rotation-dominated node–ligament deformation gives …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article →