Design and Fabrication of 3D Printer

Abstract
This project aims to develop and optimize a cost-effective and efficient Fused Deposition Model-
ing (FDM)-based 3D printer for producing high-quality prototypes and functional parts. The fo-
cus is on designing a robust printer architecture with improved printing accuracy and reduced
printing time. The anticipated outcome is a fully functional FDM 3D printer offering superior
print quality, versatility, and efficiency, advancing additive manufacturing technologies.

Objectives

Study of theoretical aspects of a 3-D Printer.

Develop a fast and cost effective prototype of a FDM based 3-D Printer.
Ability to print custom parts and small scale prototypes for testing.

Project Design

Dimensions
Bed : 214x 214 mm
Printing area : 200x200 mm
Bed maximum heatup : 80°c
Nozzle can heatupto : 250°c
Height of Z axis 220mm
V rail cross section 20x 20 mm
Nozzle 0.4 mm
Coupling 5x8mm

Flow Chart

Figure 1: Flowchart for the functioning of the 3D printer

Applications
Relevant SDGs

Rapid Prototyping
Small-Scale Production
Educational Institutions
Customized Product
Manufacturing

Results
We Created FDM 3D printer structure for small prototypes and tools.
The nozzles is being sufficiently heated.
The stepper motors are creating precise and accurate movements for the nozzle to print the models.
The hotbed is sufficiently warm for the model to gel together and create a strong base for the build.
The untested beta-phase motherboard and its buggy code are causing hindrances. The solution is to
downgrade to a stable and functional model for smoother operation, currently in progress.

Conclusions
This project's objective is to create an affordable and efficient FDM 3D printer for high-quality
prototypes and functional parts. It aims to enhance print quality, versatility, and efficiency, benefiting
various sectors like rapid prototyping, small-scale production, education, and automotive industries.
The only setback is the beta-phase motherboard and buggy codes, necessitating a downgrade to a
stable and functional model for smooth operation.

Student Names: Issam Asghar, Muhammad Mugheera, Saba Masood

Student Roll No.: 19-EE-005, 19-EE-170,19-EE-173
Supervisor’s Name: Dr. Mamoona Khalid
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA