3D PRINTING

MAKING THE DIGITAL TO REAL

ByKrishna Teja Mutyala

06J41A0318

Contents
Introduction of 3d printing

Technology using in 3DP

Basic procedure of 3d printing

Applications, Advantages & Disadvantages

Future of 3DP

3Dimensions printing is a method of converting a virtual 3D model into a physical object.

3D printing is a category of rapid prototyping technology.

Rapid prototyping technology

It is a automatic construction of

physical objects using additive manufacturing technology.

The first techniques for rapid

prototyping became available in the late 1980s and were used to produce models and prototype parts.

Types of Rapid Prototyping

Stereo lithography
(1986- liquid photosensitive polymers that solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light Photopolymer)

Laminated Object Manufacturing

(layers of adhesive-coated sheet material are bonded together to form a prototypePaper and plastic)

Selective Laser Sintering

(1989-uses a laser beam to selectively fuse powdered materials - Thermoplastics, metals, sand)

Fused Deposition Modeling

(1990-laying down material in layers -Thermoplastics)

Electron Beam Melting(EBM)

(metal powder layer per layer with an electron beam in a high vacuum - Titanium alloys)

3D Printing

3D Printers
3D printing uses standard inkjet printing technology It implies close traditional to 2D printing. To create parts layer-by-layer by depositing a liquid binder

onto thin layers of powder.

Basic process of 3d printing

Although several rapid

prototyping techniques exist, all employ the same basic five-step process. 1.Create a CAD model of the design 2.Convert the CAD model to STL format or ( .PLY,.3DS,.ZPR)

3.Slice the file into thin cross-sectional layers it can be 0.01 to 0.7mm thick cross sectional area

4.Construct the model layer by layer

-Layer thickness about 0.1mm -a binder fluid(Photopolymers) is used to fuse the powder in desired areas - A UV flood lamp mounted in print head to cure each layer as it is deposited. -Unbounded powder remains to support the part.

5.Clean and finish the model

Removing the prototype from the machine and detaching

any supports.
Unbounded powder is blow off.

System overview

 3D printers that print with a

variety of materials, such as starch based powder ,ceramic powder & plastic.
It can built complex mechanism

in a single run. As show in fig the tiny gaps b/w gears can also be produced easily.
The major manufacturer of 3D

printing equipment is Z Corporation.

Cost & Time of a product

Avg. cost is $2-3 per cubic inch fig shows about 8.75 cubic inch

it cost about $22 to produce.

Architecture It size about -18*14*20 cm Printing time-9 hours

Applications
Most current 3D printers are

not used to create final consumer products . Rather, they are used for prototypes or to produce moulds .
Art & Entertainment Jewelry Prototypes

 Metal casting
Geospatial Medicine Education and Architecture

Future applications
Organ printing (also known as tissue printing) we can make our own design automobile parts and other parts

in home or near by shops .

Advantages
Create physical 3D models quickly and easily. High definition color models can be created Good tolerance Economical -compared to conventional model

making processes
Fastest Print Speed 5x-10x faster than all other technologies Less skilled workers.

Disadvantages
Rough surface finish
It may not be suitable for large sized objects. 3D printers are still expensive 3D printers have the potential of creating many jobs and

opportunities, they might also put certain jobs at risk

Future of 3D printers
Improved accuracy and surface finish Increased size capacity. Increase in speed .

Decrease of cost.

Conclusion
3D printing enable the manufacturer to improve there

designs and get the product to market more quickly than ever.
3D printing is developing relative to the developments of

CNC and 2D printers becoming faster, easier to operate and cheaper prices.
There is still lot of growth to be seen in this field in near

future.

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