RAJAMAHENDRI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND

TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Design and Fabrication of Portable 3D Printer

PROJECT TEAM
1. Y.V.Manikanta - 17MD5A0327
2. T.Hareesh - 17MD5A0322
3. Ch.Hima Vamsy - 17MD5A0303
4. D.Rama Krishna - 17MD5A0304
5. R.Santosh Kumar - 16MD1A0317

UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF

P.Atcha Rao
CONTENTS
 Introduction of 3D Printing.
 History of 3D Printing.
 General Principles.
 Methods of 3D Printing.
 3D Printing Materials.
 Applications.
 Future Scope.
 Advantages.
 Conclusion.
 References.
 INTRODUCTION OF 3D PRINTING
 “3D printing” or “Additive Manufacturing” takes digital input in the form of
Computer Aided Design (CAD) model and creates solid, three dimensional parts
through an additive, layer by layer process.

 It can also be called as rapid prototyping.

 It is a mechanized method where 3D objects are quickly made as per the required
size connected to a computer containing blueprints of any object.

 The additive method may differ with the subtractive process, where the material
is removed from a block by sculpting or drilling.
HISTORY
Types of Manufacturing

 Additive Manufacturing
 Subtractive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing could

reduce energy use by 50% and
reduces material costs by up to
96% compared to traditional
manufacturing.
1.Modelling:It takes virtual blueprints from modelling software and
“slices” them into digital cross-sections for the machine to
successively use as a guideline for printing.
2.Printing:To perform a print, the machine reads the design from an
.stl file and lays down successive layers of liquid, powder, paper or
sheet material to build the model from a series of cross section.
3. Finishing.
 How Does It Work ?

The printer forms the

A person creates a The CAD item by depositing the
material in layers—
3D image of an item information starting from the bottom
using a CAD is sent to layer—onto a platform. In
some cases light or
software program. the printer. lasers are used to
harden the material.
Methods of 3D Printing
1.Selective Laser Sintering(SLS).
2.Stereolithography.
3.Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).

Stereolithography

FDM
Selective Laser Sintering
It is an additive manufacturing technique that uses a high power laser (for eg.
CO2 laser) to fuse small particles of plastic, metal, ceramic or glass powders
into a mass that has a desired 3D shape.
Stereolithography
It is an additive manufacturing process thatworks by focusing an
ultraviolet (UV) laser on to a vat of photopolymer resin.
Fused deposition modeling
It build parts layer-by-layer from the bottom up by heating and extruding
thermoplastic filament. Used for modelling, prototyping and production
applications.
 3D PRINTING MATERIALS
1.Plastic Filament

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Polylactic acid (PLA)

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Nylon

2.Metals

BRASS , BRONZE ALUMINIUM

TITANIUM STEEL
 APPLICATIONS
1. Concept Modeling :This lets small design
and engineering firms extend their reach by
testing out more ideas .
2. Functional Prototyping: It helps in
creating amazingly realistic prototypes
with the look and feel of a real product.

Example:
Lamborghini, while developing its new
flagship model Aventador has made
extensive use of 3D printing technology to
build a functional prototype of the car.
3.Manufacturing Tools: Quick, low-
volume tooling and custom fixtures give
manufacturers the flexibility
to embrace more opportunities.
4.Consumer Goods.
5.Aerospace.
6.Medical Devices.
7.Automative.
FUTURE SCOPE

1.Complex Engine parts.

2.On demand parts in Space.
3.Aircraft Wings.
 4.Print your home

5. 3D Printed Automobiles 6.Design your own clothes

ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
Advantages:
 Complex shapes can be easily made.
 Rapid production of prototypes.
 Low cost of production.
 Wastage of material is less.
 No storage cost.
 Ability to customize products.
 Faster Production.
 Better Quality.
 Cost-effectiveness.
 Creative Designs and Customization Freedom.
Disadvantages:
 High Energy Consumption.
 3D Printing Technology is Expensive.
 Limited Materials.
 3D Printers Aren't that User-friendly.
 Harmful Emissions.
 Too Much Reliance on Plastic.
 Time consumption of 3D Printing is high.
CONCLUSION
3D Printing is an expanding technology which may soon start an
industry in which everyone has the possibility of being a manufacturer.

3D Printing has a lot of possible benefits to society, although the

products created must be regulated.
REFERENCES

www.http://on3dprinting.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/0 8/20120806-
Infographic-How-3D-Printing-Works- Preview.jpg
http://www.oshup.com/advantages-and-disadvantages- of-3d-printing-
technology/
 http://thefutureofthings.com/4664-the-future-of-3d-
printing/
http://dupress.com/articles/additive-manufacturing-3d- opportunity-in-
aerospace/
 http://3dprintingindustry.com/3dp-applications/