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Table 5 This chart displays the maximum peaks of each material combination of force in the y-direction during the bur sweep testing. Force/maximum peak is in Newtons

From: Material characterization and selection for 3D-printed spine models

Force in Y-Direction (Fy)
Material Combination Maximum Peak (N) vs. Vertebrae (N)
Non-UV 6 −2.1
UV 5.8 −2.3
10% Tough + 90% Clear 2.8 −5.3
100% Tough 7.1 −1
0.125% Kevlar + 100% Clear 9.5 1.4
10% Castable + 90% Clear 8.6 0.5
5% Gypsum + 100% Clear 8.5 0.4
15% Gypsum + 100% Clear 6.5 −1.6
30% Gypsum + 100% Clear 5.8 −2.3
10% Flexible + 90% Clear 10.4 2.3
5% Flexible + 5% Tough + 90% Clear 4.9 −3.2
100% Dental 17.1 9
PLA Unpolished 9.2 1.1
PLA Polished 8 −0.1
Nylon 15.5 7.4
Vertebrae 8.1 0