Presentation

3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

CL1000– ICT
BCS-1A
Group #20
Faraz Ul Khaf – 22F-3356
Obaid Ur Rehman – 22F-3073
 Presentation Outline:

1. Overview on 3D Printing
2. What is additive manufacturing?
3. Additive Manufacturing VS Subtractive Manufacturing
4. The 3D Printing Process
5. Different Methods for 3D Printing
6. Industrial examples of 3D Printing
7. Conclusion
 OVERVIEW:
- What is 3D printing?

• 3D printing is the making of three dimensional solid object from a digital model.

• The first ever commercial 3D printing technology and a 3D printer was invented by Chuck
Hull in 1984.

• 3D Printing Process is also called as “additive” manufacturing.

 Additive Manufacturing:
“Additive Manufacturing is the process of building an object layer by layer, by building one
layer at a time.”

• This is just another name for 3D printing.

• This method is opposite of the traditional manufacturing method, subtractive

manufacturing.

• In subtractive manufacturing, material is gradually removed from a solid block to fabricate

a 3D object. While, in additive manufacturing, material is added layer by layer to build the
design 3D shape.
ADDITIVE VS SUBTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING:
 ADDITIVE VS SUBTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING:

No. ADDITIVE SUBTRACTIVE

1 Complex Shapes can be easily fabricated. Difficult to Fabricate complex shapes.

Only suitable for materials having low Can be applied to all solids irrespective of
2
melting point, for example: plastic, etc. their melting points.

Minimal material wastage occurs during this Material wastage occurs in the form of chips,
3
process. scraps, vapors, etc.
 ADDITIVE VS SUBTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING:

No. ADDITIVE SUBTRACTIVE

4 Can be a slow process depending on the job. It Is usually a fast process.

Parts that require a lot of detail can be built This process is not ideal for parts that require
5
in layers with 3D printers. high attention to detail.

Only applicable to a narrow range of objects

Can be used with any materials. Suits large
6 and materials. Usually small plastic objects
objects better.
are best build with 3D printing.
The 3D Printing Process:
The 3D Printing Process:
 Different Methods for 3D Printing:
1. Stereolithography (SLA):
First method, invented by Chuck Hull, uses UV light to form bonds between the layers.
Unused materials are used for the next job with minimal wastage.

2. Stratasys Fused Disposition Modelling (FDM):

Invented in 80’s by Scott Crump. This method involves extruding a stream of melted plastics
which harden almost instantly when extruded. Usually two materials are used, one for models
and one for support.

3. Selected Laser Sintering (SLS):

Uses laser as a heat source to sinter powdered materials like nylon. Sintering means forming a
solid mass by heating without melting the materials.
Industry Example of 3D Printing:
3D printing has scope in wide range of industries, such as
Medical
automotive industry, medical industry, aerospace
industry, etc. Fashion
Food
& Retail

3D
Printing Games &
Defense
Medical Industry: & Space
Entertai
nment

3D printing has extreme benefits when it comes to

Pop-
medical industry. Culture
Do It
Yourself

Some examples are given below:

Medical Industry:
Bionic Ear:
Scientists have created a 3D-printed bionic ear that can
"hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal
human capability.

This a great achievement of 3D printing in the medical

field.
Medical Industry:
Using CT scans to create replica parts such as: spinal vertebrae.
Entertainment Industry:
3D printers are being used to create
animated characters. Sony was the first
one to use 3D printers for this
Purpose.

3D Printed characters for movie:

Pirate – Band of misfits.
Aerospace Industry:
• In 2014, Made In Space, with NASA,
changed the world by manufacturing the
first object in space using 3D printers in
the absence of gravity. This was a huge
achievement for the 3D printing
technology.

• In 2020, NASA has sent Perseverance Rover

to Mars with eleven 3D printed parts.
 Conclusion:
• 3D printing is a disruptive technology which has bought significant changes in the several
industries, especially the medical industry. In future, 3D printing could make prosthetics
cheaper for everyone, and replica of human structures will be readily available.

• Using 3D Printers, more complex and intricate ideas can easily be bought to life. We just
need to create their 3D models on computer and print them from the 3D printers.

• However, the range of materials used in 3D printing can be limited. It is typically not
suitable for building large and strong objects. But with the massive rise in demand of 3D
printing objects, it is expected that 3D printing will become bigger, faster, and cheaper.
Any questions?