3D PRINTING

TECHNOLOGY

By

SHANKAR NAVEEN KUMAR

19UJ5A0389
 Introduction
 3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology where a

three dimensional object is created by laying down successive layers of material.

 It is also known as rapid prototyping.

 It Is a mechanized method whereby 3D objects are quickly made on a reasonably

sized machine connected to a computer containing blueprints for the object.

 This revolutionary method for creating 3D models with the use of inkjet technology

saves time and cost by eliminating the need to design; print and glue together

separate model parts.

3D Printing
 It is used in a variety of industries including jewelry, footwear, industrial design,

architecture, engineering and construction, automotive, aerospace , dental and

medical industries, education and consumer products.

 3D Printing is a phrase used to describe the process of creating three objects from

digital file using a materials printer, in a manner similar to printing images on

paper.
 History of 3d Printing
 The technology for printing physical 3D objects from digital data
was first developed by Charles Hull in 1984.

 He named the technique as Stereo lithography and obtained a

patent for the technique in 1986.

 While Stereo lithography systems had become popular by the end

of 1980s.

 The other similar technologies such as Fused Deposition Modeling

(FDM) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) were introduced.
 Steps involved in creating a physical 3D model
 Equipment for FDM
process
 Different Methods

Selective laser sintering (SLS)

Stereo lithography

Fused deposition modeling (FDM)

Laminated object manufacturing

 SLS Method
Selective laser sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing
techni-que.

That uses a high power laser (for example, a carbon dioxide laser)
to fuse small particles of plastic, metal (direct metal laser
sintering),ceramic or glass powders.

In this process the we can create a 3d model with thickness of

0.8mm

And the hole is 0.8mm-1.0mm

 Stereo Lithography

Stereo lithography is an additive manufacturing process using a vat

of liquid UV-curable photopolymer ”resin” and a UV laser to build
parts a layer at a time.

It can create 3d model with wall thickness of 0.6-0.8mm.

And hole size is 0.8-1.0mm.

 Stereo Lithography
 FDM
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
is an additive manufacturing

Technology commonly used for

modeling, prototyping, and
production applications.
 Laminated Object
Manufacturing

Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) is a rapid prototyping system

developed by Helices Inc. In it, layers of adhesive-coated paper,
plastic or metal laminates are successively glued together and cut to
shape with a knife or laser cutter.
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 Applications
 World’s First 3D Printed Plane

3D printed Jaw

 Success Stories
Auto parts: for example, parts of "Formula 1" car engines, are made by
direct laser sintering of metal;

Aircraft parts: F-18 (fight aircraft) tube for the control system environment;

Individual orthodontics: the company Align Technology uses the 3D

Printing to generate accurate individual dental braces for patients
by stereolithography from 3D-scans of the mouth;  polymer is used as a
material for the production of staples.

Individual hearing devices: manufactured by companies Siemens and Phonak,

based on 3D-scan of the ear canal, so that the device is ideally suited to the
user;
 Advantages
 Cost effective.

 Flexible Design.

 Saves time and reduce waste.

 Create strong and lightweight parts.

 Environmentally friendly.

 Fast design and production.

 Disadvantages

 Restricted build size.

 Inaccuracies.

 Post processing. (water jetting , chemical soaking , sand

cleaning, heat drying, air finishing)

 Decrease in manufacturing jobs.

 Conclusion
 It is generally accepted that 3D printing will be a revolutionary
force in manufacturing.

 Many companies are already using the technology to

repeatably
produce intricate components, for example in automotive
and
aerospace manufacturing.

 As 3D printers become more affordable, they will inevitably

be used for local, small scale manufacturing.

 Consumer units for home use will even become feasible,

allowing end users to simply download a design for the
product they require and print it out.
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