Additive manufacturing is the process of generating the 3D model as a layer by layer formation using modeling
software. Fused deposition modeling 3D printer uses an ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PLA (poly lactic acid)
material for printing. In this experiment, analysis of ISO standard nut & bolt is proposed. Nut and bolt can be assembled in
plates to create a double cover single bolted butt joint. ANSYS mechanical finite element software is used for simulation of
double cover single bolted butt joint and bolts to analyze the mechanical behavior such as equivalent stress, total deformation
and maximum principal stress. Comparative analysis of bolts designed with ABS and PLA material is carried out and the
respective properties are calculated.
