4gm15me088 Sunil B T Intership Reporet Final

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka
An Internship Report
On
“PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF 3D PRINTER AND PICK AND
PLACE ROBOT”
Submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of degree of Bachelor of
Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Submitted by:
Name: SUNIL B T
USN: 4GM15ME088
Internship carried out at
ROVE LABS PVT LTD, BENGALURU
Internal Guide External Guide
Mr. Harsha H M
Mr. Shreyas S Vernekar
Assistant Professor
Director
Department of Mech. Engineering
Engineering Department
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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INTERNSHIP COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
DATE 21st JUNE 2021

USN 4GM15ME088
CERTIFICATE ID RLME504
ISSUED BY Sumanth H
This is to certify that, SUNIL B T student of Department of Mechanical Engineering from G M

Institute of Technology, Davangere has completed the internship program in Rove Labs Pvt
Ltd, Bengaluru, from 08/04/2021 to 07/05/2021 under the mentorship of Shreyas Vernekar.
During the above tenure, he was trained and assigned product development of 3D printer
and Pick and Place Robotic Arm. For which he has submitted the report and it is evaluated.
His work was graded as good by the mentor.
We have found him to be dedicated and hardworking individual, we wish him best of luck for
the future endeavours.
ROVE LABS PVT LTD, BENGALURU
SHREYAS S VERNEKAR
Director, Engineering Dept.
STUDENT DECLARATION
I, SUNIL B T, hereby declare that the presented report of internship titled “Product
Development of 3D printer and Pick and Place Robot” of ROVE LABS PVT LTD,
Bengaluru is uniquely prepared by me after the completion of one month’s work at ROVE
LABS PVT LTD, Bengaluru.
I also confirm that the report is only prepared for my academic requirement, not for any
other purpose.
…………………………….
SUNIL B T
USN:4GM15ME088
Department of Mech. Engg.,
GM Institute of Technology
First and the foremost, I take this opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude to the
guide Mr. Harsha H M , Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, GMIT,
Davanagere, for his kind support, guidance and encouragement throughout the course of
this Internship. I take this opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude to the
External guide Mr. Shreyas S Vernekar, Director, Engineering Dept, ROVE Labs PVT
LTD, for his kind support, guidance and encouragement throughout the course of this
Internship.
I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to the coordinator
Mr. DileepKumar S G, Assistant. Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, GMIT,
Davanagere, for kind support, guidance and encouragement throughout the course of this
Internship.
I am highly grateful to Dr. Srinivasa C V, Professor and Head, Dept. of Mechanical
Engineering, GMIT, Davanagere, for his unflagging support and continuous encouragement
throughout the course of this Internship.
I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Y Vijaya Kumar,
Principal GMIT for providing me an opportunity to fulfil most cherished desire of reaching
towards my goal.
I would also like to thank all the Teaching and Non-Teaching staff members of Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering for their kind Co-operation during the course of the Internship. The
support provided by the College and Departmental library is gratefully acknowledged.
Finally, I’m thankful to our parents and friends, who helped us in one way or the other
throughout this Internship.
SUNIL B T
USN:4GM15ME088
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The engineering course offered by Visvesvaraya technological university has its own
unique syllabus which requires its students to undertake an Internship with any of the leading
business houses for a period of one month. For the purpose of acquiring practical and technical
knowledge of the working and functioning of the company, this internship training shows us
how the different departments in an organization works and the technical knowledge required
by students to work in an industry.
This report is on my internship at ROVE LABS PVT LTD, Bengaluru, Karnataka,
which I have undergone from 08/04/2021 to 07/05/2021.
Rove was born out of an idea of two young engineers with a vision to “Reduce skill
gap between industry and Academics” by upskilling Engineering aspirants with practical
skill development programs in latest technologies. Since then, the team is working hard on a
mission mode to help thousands of individuals in excelling in their learning path and career.
CONTENTS: Page no:
1. CHAPTER 1:
1.1. ABOUT THE COMPANY 1
1.2. COMPANY ORGANIZATION 3
1.3. COMPANY’S INCUBATION AND RESEARCH FACILITY 5
2. CHAPTER 2:
2.1. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT 7
2.2. HOW ROVE LAB WORKS 8
2.3. SEVRAL PROJECT ACCOMPLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPING 3D PRINTERS 10
3. CHAPTER 3: TASK PERFORMED

3.1. DESIGN SKETCHING AND MODELING 12
3.2. COMPUTER AIDED ASSEMBLY SIMULATION 16
3.3. ASSEMBLING THE 3-D PRINTER 18
3.4. 3-D PRINTING OF PART 20
3.5. ASSEMBLING OF PICK AND PLACE ROBOTIC ARM 21
3.6. WORKING OF PICK AND PLACE ROBOTIC ARM 22
4. CHAPTER 4: REFLECTION NOTES 25
5. CONCLUSION 40
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF 3D PRINTER AND PICK AND PLACE ROBOTIC ARM
Chapter 1.0
About the Company

Rove labs Pvt Ltd
Rove was born out of an idea of two young engineers with a vision to “Reduce skill gap between
industry and Academics” by upskilling Engineering aspirants with practical skill development
programs in latest technologies. Since then, the team is working hard on a mission mode to help
thousands of individuals in excelling in their learning path and career.
Technology and how we work today is changing so rapidly that it is difficult to find employees
with experience in emerging technologies and work practices. This skill gap is threatening the
sustainability of the enterprises around the world. There is a strong need to revamp the education
to employment and employment to talent creation through carefully designed curriculum, crafted
to suite the future of technology.
Our mission is to
• Promote academic conversations or dialogue that foster creativity and Integrate critical
thinking skills within and across all the content areas.
• Our aim is to provide students with repeated opportunities to practice higher order thinking.
• Establish safe, Intellectually risk-free learning environments and resources.
• We consistently cultivate problem solving and logical thinking capabilities in students and
develop communications and collaboration within by sharing ideas and working together.
It started with only two people working from an incubation centre in 2017 to currently a team of
14+ full-time professional working and has upskilled more than 10000+ students both online and
offline. Rove Labs has conducted skills development programs in more than 50+ institutions across
8 states in India. Rove Labs is also recognised as a startup by Govt. of India startup scheme.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, GMIT, Davangere
Rove labs has a total of 3 major departments. i.e.,
Rove Leaning, Rove Research and Rove IT.
Rove Learning is the E-Learning and Upskilling department of the company which concentrate
on the technology training in Institutions, Universities and Corporates. with its own powerful
Digital Learning management system, anyone can learn from anywhere and anytime. Till now
Rove Learning has delivered more than 150+ technology upskill programs, implant trainings and
in various colleges across India.
Some of our Academic partners include:
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Rove Research is an exciting wing of the company where research on Robotics, Rapid
prototyping, Machine Learning and AI is being done. Rove research is extensively working on the
areas like Underwater Robotics, Electric Vehicles, AgriTech. We also set up research facilities and
Micro-Labs at Universities and Institutions. Currently, we are assisting in research activities worth
30 Lakhs.
Rove IT is the IT wing which develops cloud-based application specifically to digitize the Indian
Education Management and bring all the necessary services under one roof. It’s working to solve
day to day communication, operational, learning and management issues through very much
organised and effective solutions by providing many of the important features which brings a lot
of convenience and efficiency.
COMPANY ORGANIZATION
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COMPANY ADVISORS
CORPORATE OFFICE
Rove Labs had its corporate office in prime startup hub area of Bangalore 21st Main road, HSR
Layout Sector 1 in Bangalore. Office had a floor of 2600Sq. Ft with a research facility for Electric
vehicles. Rove Labs has hosted numerous technology meetups, skilling sessions, hackathons at its
Bangalore office.
After the pandemic and lockdown Rove Labs was quick enough to adapt to work from home
culture and moved all these resources and employees to work from home. Currently all the Rove
Labs Employees Work Remotely but still add a lot of value to the company’s progress and success.
The HSR facility is temporarily closed, and Companies management is seriously looking to
continue with remote working method and investing time and resources in this direction and the
company has moved its research facility to Davanagere, Karnataka.
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COMPANY’S INCUBATION AND RESEARCH FACILITY
Rove Labs conducts its research activities and product development now from its facility in
Davanagere, Karnataka. This facility is equipped with tools and resources required to prototype
and conduct detailed research activities under Industry 4.0.
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Currently the facility has four 3D printers, one Desktop PCB milling Station, Workstations, AI
Enabled computers, Array of both Mechanical and Electrical tools, Sophisticated Solder rework
station. 100’s of different prototyping development boards, sensors and peripherals.
Rove labs is now working on underwater autonomous robots, precision agricultural robots, IOT
enabled smart sensors as the lab activities.
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Chapter 2
About the Department
COMPANY ORGANIZATION
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COMPANY ADVISORS
HOW Rove Labs works?
• Personalized Learning
Our instructional approach is optimized for the needs of each and every learner. Learning
objectives and content, its sequencing varies based on learner needs.
• Develop Skills
We help you to develop skills through global training standards, benchmarking systems, enhancing
industry engagement and develop a passion for skills and pursuing excellence
• Project-based Learning
Our curriculum is designed to give students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills
through engaging projects set around challenges and problems they may face in the real world.
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Company’s Mission:
To Promote academic conversations or dialogue that foster creativity and Integrate

critical thinking skills within and across all content areas. Our aim is to provide
students with repeated opportunities to practice higher order thinking and establish
safe, Intellectually risk- free learning environments and resources. Rove Labs
consistently cultivate problem solving and logical thinking capabilities in students
and develop communication & collaboration within by sharing ideas and working
together.
COMPANY’S INCUBATION AND RESEARCH FACILITY
Rove Labs conducts its research activities and product development now from its facility in
Davanagere, Karnataka. This facility is equipped with tools and resources required to prototype
and conduct detailed research activities under Industry 4.0.
Figure: Company’s incubation and research facility
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Currently the facility has four 3D printers, one Desktop PCB milling Station, Workstations, AI
Enabled computers, Array of both Mechanical and Electrical tools, Sophisticated Solder rework
station. 100’s of different prototyping development boards, sensors and peripherals.
Rove labs is now working on underwater autonomous robots, precision agricultural robots, IOT
enabled smart sensors as the lab activities.
Several Projects accomplished by the Department of developing 3D Printers:
Figure 2.1: A 3D Printer developed by the department
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Figure 2.2: PRUSA- a 3 D Printer designed and developed by ROVE Labs.
Figure 2.3: An ongoing project of developing a 3 D Printer.
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Chapter 3.0
Tasks Performed
1. Inauguration of Internship
Figure 3.1: Inauguration of Internship Program at Mechanical Seminar Hall
Welcoming Resource person, Principal and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty and Intern Students to the Internship Program
Technical activities of the day 1 are as follows:
Conceptualization of a 3D Printer
➢ Understanding 3 D Printing and need of 3D Printers.
➢ Additive Manufacturing
➢ Concept of Rapid Prototyping and Agile Tooling
➢ Comparison of 3D Printing Process with Hydro-forming, Stamping, Injection moulding
and other manufacturing Processes
➢ History of 3D Printers
➢ General Principles of 3 D Printing
➢ Process and Application of 3D Printers
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Figure 3.2: Mr. Shreyas Vernekar(Trainer of the Internship Program) explaining concept of 3D
Printing Technology.
Before Building an actual 3D Printer, key Terms and Concepts like Additive Manufacturing, Rapid
Prototyping and Agile Tooling were taught on day 1.
2. White Board designing

➢ Obtaining specifications of different parts used in a 3D Printer
➢ Preparing a Bill of Materials (BOM) used in 3D Printer
➢ Preparing cost estimation of various parts involved.
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Figure 3.3: Different parts of 3D Printer are kept to obtain size measurement to start developing
sketches and 3 Dimensional models
Figure 3.4: Tools and other spares used in Developing a 3D Printer.
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Figure 3.5: Bill of Materials Prepared for the 3D Printer
3. Sketching and Modelling

➢ Developing 2-Dimensional sketches of different parts of a 3D Printer.
➢ Developing 3-Dimensional parts of a 3D Printer on a Modelling software.
Figure 3.6: 2 Dimensional sketches of different parts.
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Figure 3.7: 2-Dimensional sketch of Stepper motor for Horizontal and Vertical motions
4. Computer Aided Assembling and Simulation

➢ Sub-Assembly of different parts of a 3D Printer on a modelling software
Figure 3.8: Explaining Assembling of 3D Printer
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5. Assembling of Sub-assemblies and connecting to a circuit board
Figure 3.9: connection of motor Driving circuits for 3D Printers:
Figure 3.10: Final Assembly of 3D Printer
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6. Finalizing Assembly of 3D Printer
Figure 3.11: The 3D Printer is assembled and is checked for operating conditions
Figure 3.12: All arrangements to the Assembly is ready and is ready to print
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7. Preparing for Printing and solving issues
➢ Developing a 3D model using modelling Software for 3D Printing.

➢ Analysing failures while beginning to Print.
➢ Height adjustment and bed levelling in 3D Printer.
Figure 3.13: Printing first model from the 3D Printer and solving Bed heating issues.
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8. 3D Printing a part model

➢ 3D Printed a prepared part model
➢ 3D Printing a complex shape model
Figure 3.14: Display of a 3D Printer showing the progress and other details of a model which is
ready to be printed.
Figure 3.15: 3D Printing in Progress
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9. Pick place Robotic arm
Developing a model of Pick and place Robotic arm

➢ Understanding Forward and inverse Kinematics.
➢ Sketching a 2D model of Pick and place Robotic arm.
➢ Developing a 3D Model.
➢ Assembling of all parts using Computer modelling and simulation software.
Figure 3.16: Assembly of Frame Structure for placing Pick and place Robotic arm
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10. Assembling of different parts of a Robotic arm and controlling

➢ Assembling of Various parts of a Pick and place Robotic arm
➢ Connecting various parts with servo motor.
➢ Connecting Controlling circuit and driving circuit.
➢ Programming the Controlling circuit and uploading codes and instructions.
➢ Controlling Pick and place Robotic arm
Figure 3.17: Assembling of Pick and place Robotic Arm
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Figure 3.18: Programming of Pick and place Robotic arm
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VALEDICTION
Figure 3.19: Valediction of Internship Program
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Chapter 4
Reflection Notes
I did many activities as per the schedule made during the first day of the Internship Program.
As a fresh person who has no practical knowledge of 3D Printing before, I would never forget
how excited I was on my first day.
I learned from the very basic, reading product description of different parts of a 3D printer and
involving with everyone to get familiar with the work.
To become friend with my teammates and let them teach me how to install the equipment or
make conversion of them, I tried hard to show my goodwill.
I not only learnt how to use different CAD software’s like Solid Works to design my project,
but also, I got the idea of how to they were carried out.
Show your respect to the work habits, bold to express your own ideas. The best thing is I can
immerse myself in industry environment for a month.
My Notes:
I made a brief note of what I learnt during the Internship program.
1. INTRODUCTION
3D printing called as desktop fabrication. It is a rapid prototyping process whereby a real object
can be created from a 3D design. A 3D printer machine uses a CAD model for rapid prototyping
process.
3D printing is called as desktop fabrication which is a process of prototyping whereby a

structure is synthesized from its 3d model. The 3d design is stored in as a STL format and after
that forwarded to the 3D printer. It can use a wide range of materials such as ABS, PLA, and
composites as well.3D printing is one kind of rapidly developing and cost optimized form
which is used for rapid prototyping. The 3D printer prints the CAD design layer by layer
forming areal object. 3D printing process is derived from inkjet desktop printers in which
multiple deposit jets and the printing material, layer by layer derived from the CAD 3D data.
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3D printing is diversifying and accelerating our life, letting various qualities of products to be
synthesized easier and faster. Three-dimensional (3D) printing can impact the transmission of
information in ways like the influence of such earlier technologies as photocopying. This
identifies sources of information on 3D printing, its technology, required software and
applications. Along 3D printing, companies can extract and innovate new ideologies and
various design replications with no time or tool expense. 3D printing possibly challenges mass
production processes in future. 3D printing influences many industries, such as automotive,
architecture, education, medical, business and consumer industries.
2. OBJECTIVE
1. To study different methods of 3d printing and their applications.
2. To study the working procedure of each component of a 3d printer and the evolution of
3d printer.
3. To design and fabricate a 3d printer using tool kit.
3. APPLICATION OF 3D PRINTER
3-D printing was originally developed for rapid prototyping purposes, making less complicated
physical samples. It allowed designers to identify and rectify design flaws quickly and cheaply,
thereby speeding up the product development process and minimizing commercial risks. Here
are some applications of a 3D printer described below:
1. Aerospace and Automotive sector

With the help of 3-D-printed components which are used for aircrafts and parts are 70%
less weighing but identically tough as conventional parts, indicating cost reduction and
carbon reduction and emissions of unwanted particle. It uses less raw constituents and
manufactures parts which are less weight, complicated but possess more strength.
2. Medicine
Medical sector is one of the most promising areas of usage. It is being applied to face
many medical situations, and develop medical research, also combining the field of
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“regenerative medicine”. In 2012, using a 3-D printer, engineers and doctors at Hasselt
successfully experimented the very first patient-specific instrument of prosthetic jaw
transplant [4].
3. Rapid manufacturing:
Advancements in Rapid Prototyping have presented materials those are necessary for
final manufacturing, leading to the possibility of manufactured finished components
and parts.
4. PROCESS OF 3D PRINTING
3D printing process can be described and defined in the following steps:

a. CAD Model Creation: Initially, the item to be 3D printed is designed utilizing a
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. Solid modelers, for example, CATIA,
and SOLID WORKS tend to represent 3-D objects more precisely than wire-frame
modelers, for example, AutoCAD. This procedure is comparative for most of the
Rapid Prototyping building methods.
b. Conversion to STL Format: The different CAD models use different methods to
present solid parts. To have consistency, the stereo lithography format has been
followed as the standard of the 3D printing industry.
c. Slice the STL File: A pre-processing computer program is done which readies the
STL format going to be built. Numerous programs are there, which permit the user
to tweak the model. The pre-processing program cuts the Stereo lithography model
into numerous layers from 0.01 mm to 0.7 mm thickness, in view of the building
method. The program likewise makes an auxiliary structure to help the model
amidst of building. Sophisticated structures are bound to use auxiliary support.
d. Layer by Layer Construction: The fourth step is the actual construction of the
part. Using one of various techniques RP machines build one layer at a time from
polymers, or powdered metal.
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5. HISTORY OF 3-D PRINTING:

3D printing technologies first became visible in the 1980’s; at that time, they were called
Rapid Prototyping (RP) technologies. The very first patent application for RP technology
was filed by a Dr Kodama in 1985. Hull became the co-founder of the 3D corporations
which is one of the largest and most major companies in the field of 3D printing and rapid
prototyping.
The primary business Rapid prototyping framework, the SLA-1, was presented in 1987 The
patent regarding the FDM innovation was at initially issued to Stratasys in 1992. After a
wasting with the stereo lithography process, EOS' R&D centre was chiefly on the laser
sintering (LS) process, which got reinforced step by step. Today, the EOS frameworks are
all around perceived the world over for their gainful and subjective yield for mechanical
prototyping and enthusiastic applications in the 3D printing part. The organization's metal
laser sintering (MLS) procedure came about because of an undertaking with a bureau of
Electrolux Finland, which was later obtained by the organization EOS in the year 1993.
6. PRINTING METHODS
a. FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLING:

In this process the thermoplastics, which constitute ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene),
wax and nylon were utilized. The introductory venture of the FDM procedure were to
warmth up the thermoplastic constituent until it is at an intertwined state .Then, the 3D
printer uses advanced demonstrating information from a CAD record to create the 3D item
layer by layer, The printers join a much weaker bolster composite. The bolster material
goes about as framework to the test item. This is valuable amid the building procedure
when parts have overhangs that could not bolster it. The thermoplastic for the most part has
a filamentous structure which benefits warmth exchange and serves to move with a print
head that navigates in the x and y bearings. After every layer is printed, a cylinder navigates
the stage beneath (z-hub) the separation of thickness of printed layer. There are numerous
benefits of FDM innovation; it is anything but difficult to control, use, and fix. The expense
of the machine and material are generally low.
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Figure4.1: Fused Deposition Modelling
b. GRANULAR MATERIAL BINDING (USING HEAT/ ENERGY):

The joining of granular materials involves specifically fusing powder, layer by layer. The
elemental constitution of the powder and binding process relies on the machine.
Figure 4.2: Granular Material Binding

c. SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING (SLS):
One of the sorts of binding processes is Selective Laser Sintering, or SLS. It utilizes a high-
powered laser to sinter the powder. Once the first layer is made, the whole granular plate,
in which the powder (and the "print") is found, is cut down. As seen in Figure 6, this
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procedure is supplemented by the vertical development of a cylinder. Moreover, cylinders

are additionally utilized as a part of a few printers to send the coupling powder up so that
the moving instrument would continue working adequately and the sintering can proceed.
A mirror is integrated to control the laser bar into the foreordained "cut" of the CAD model.
When the greater part of the layers is appropriately sintered, the item is removed from the
build chamber.
Figure 4.3: selective Laser Sintering.
d. SELECTIVE LASER MELTING (SLM):

SLM is almost as same as SLS. A more powerful laser is generally used. It required more
energy for the metal to be melted.
Figure 4.4: selective Laser Melting
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e. STEREO LITHOGRAPHY:
A stereo lithographic printer is regularly known as an SLA. A perforated platform was put
just beneath the surface of a carriage of fluid polymer. The UV-treatable fluid solidifies
quick, shaping the essential layer of the 3D-printed item. Next, the stage was brought down,
uncovering another surface layer of the fluid substance. This procedure is rehashed more
till the whole question is framed and is completely submerged in the tank. Regularly, the
utilization of the UV stove issued for the ensuing cure of the photograph polymer.
Figure 4.5: Stereo lithography
f. Material Jetting:
Material Jetting is much the same as the FDM process, yet it works absolutely in an
alternate manner than the basic plastic extrusion system. Layers were made by emanating
fluid photopolymer into a specific example. These sorts of printers utilize a bolster material
alongside the model material. When every layer is shaped, an UV laser is utilized for the
solidification of the photopolymer. The platform is then moved down, and the model is
printed layer by layer.
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Figure 4.6: Material jetting.
7. ELECTRONICS
The electronics board known as microcontroller controls the entire printing process.
Several electronics options do available for 3D printers which are all open sources.
Presently the most popular are:
a. RAMPS BOARD
RAMPS, a DIY shield board for Arduino MEGA.A DIY board with microprocessor on
board Functions of a 3d printer electronics board:
1. Processes G-code instructions.

2. Controls and regulates the four stepper motor controllers where both Z-axis motors
are essentially connected to the same stepper motor controller.
3. Monitors the end-stops.
4. Controls the temperature of the heated bed
5. The electronics board is connected to the PC using a USB-to-serial converter.
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Figure 4.7: RAMPS board.
b. STEPPER MOTOR:
There are five stepper motors used in the 3D printer are One to control the Y-axis, One
to control the X-axis, Two to control the Z-axis, One to control the extruder.
The stepper motor is an electromagnetic device that converts digital pulses into
mechanical shaft rotation. Many advantages are achieved using this kind of motors,
such as higher Simplicity, since no brushes or contacts are present, low cost, high
reliability, high torque at low speeds, and high accuracy of motion.
The project involves the usage of at least five motors specifically five stepper motors
.one motor to control the Y-axis, the other to control the X-axis, two to control Z-axis
and one to control the extruder. The configuration of all the five motors is same and the
driver is used to drive the motor. The two types of stepper motors that are the bipolar
motor and unipolar motor. The bipolar and unipolar motors are similar, except that the
Unipolar has a centre tap on each winding.
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c. STEPPER MOTOR CONTROLLER:
Figure 4.8: stepper motor
Controlling a bipolar stepper motor is truly muddled, particularly in the matter of

smaller scale venturing mode. Unipolar stepper motors are much simpler to control
however they give lesser torque given the motor size is same. Exceptionally outlined
stepper motor controllers are being utilized to assume control over the troubles of
directing a stepper motor. With the assistance of such controller stand out small scale
step can be made. Consequently, controlling of a stepper motor has been rearranged.
The driver features adjustable current limiting, over current protection, and five
different micro step resolutions. It operates from 8 – 35 V and can deliver up to 2 A per
coil. Five drivers are used for running 5 motors. Heat bed is pasted on the ramp so that
IC should not be burned out.
Things to remember:
1. To place the driver on Ramp 1.4 in a way that the pins of the driver should
not bent.
2. To look whether the Ramp IC is burning.
3. Heat bed to be attached on each driver.
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Figure 4.9 : stepper motor controller
d. END STOPS
While printing an object, all three axes need to be altered the initial position to their
starting one. This is known as the zero position of any Cartesian robot. The axes can’t
move any further than zero.
To acquire this, three end stops are to be installed one for each axis. An end stop needs
to be mounted at such a position where the axis should not go beyond:
For the X-axis, this ought to be the position where the nozzle achieves the left-hand
side of the print plate, For the Y-axis this ought to be on the posterior of the pivot such
that the print plate is permitted to move to the back sufficiently far so that the nozzle
winds up on the forward of the print plate, For the Z-axis position ought to be the place
the nozzle scarcely touches the print plate.
8. PRINTER PARTS
In a 3d printer 2 SMPS ,1 voltage converter,1 micro cotroller,5 stepper motors and 2 belt
drives are considered as important components. After all the connection is made, AC power
supply is given to the SMPS. Later this voltage is supplied to the voltage converter which
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is basically a step-down transformer which reduces the voltage up to a noticeable level.

This reduced voltage is just high enough to propel a 3d printer and this voltage is supplied
to the micro controller. All the motors are connected to the micro controller which sends
appropriate signal to each component for it to work.
Some of the parameters those need to be valued before printing a product using 3d printer
are:
1. Bed Temperature
2. Extruder Temperature
3. Feed Rate
4. Flow Rate
Bed Temperature should not exceed the melting temperature of the filaments used. Several
fans are required for the cooling purpose of the bed and for all the metallic parts of the
printer.
9. SPECIFICATION OF DIFFERENT COMPONENTS:
1. ELECTRONICS:
a. 1 x Ramps board (RAMPS +Mega 2560+ A4988 Polulu stepper Driver Qty 4
nos.)
b. 3 x End stops including connecting cables.
c. 1 x Heat Bed
d. 5 x NEMA 17 Stepper motor (5.5 Kg-cm)
e. 1 X Power Supply (220 Volt, assured 12 Volt; 29 Ampere supply)
2. HARDWARE:
a. Smooth and threaded rods
b. Linear bearing, ball bearing, coupling, belt, GT pulley, GT 2 belt
c. Screw Nut, washers
d. Metal Frame.
3. PLASTIC PARTS: Printed Plastic parts to build 3DPrinter.
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4. HOT END:
a. Magma Hot end kit (Thermistor& resistor included)
b. 40 mm Fan & its Holder.
5. SOFTWARE:
a. Slicer (open source)
b. V-rep (Open source)
6. PRINTING MATERIALS
Plastics are one of the most important materials that are required because it is the
material of which the product is made. This project uses two types of plastics.
a. ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE (ABS) PLASTICS

It is a common thermoplastic polymer and is amorphous in nature. The most
important prospect of this material is its resistance power subjective to force and
toughness.
b. POLYLACTIC ACID OR POLYACTIDE (PLA) PLASTICS

It is a biodegradable plastic material which is made from renewable resources such
as cornstarch and sugarcane. The main difference between the two plastics is that
the ABS plastic type is known for its toughness whereas the other is known for its
soft type of material. Thus, for different purpose different plastic materials are used.
7. CAD MODEL PICTURES
Prusa Design, Ender 3Pro all will be attached with below link.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cl7pU8jmtpelHhJWnrVQK30rnGQATtak
?usp=sharing
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Figure 4.10: Simple Model developed using 3 D Printer
Figure 4.11: A Complex model developed using 3D printer.
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8. BILL OF MATERIALS
Activity has been done during the session.
Figure 4.12: A bill of material prepared during the internship.
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CONCLUSION
Industrial training being an integral part of curriculum provides not only

easier understanding but also helps acquaint an individual with technologies. It exposes an
individual to practical aspect of all things which differ considerably from theoretical models.
During my training, I gained a lot of practical knowledge which otherwise would have been
exclusive to me. The practical exposure required here will pay rich dividends to me when I
will set my foot as an Engineer. The training at ROVE LABS was altogether an exotic
experience, since work, culture and mutual cooperation was excellent here.
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Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Srishyla Educational Trust (R), Bheemasamudra.

INTERNSHIP COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

DATE 21st JUNE 2021

This is to certify that, SUNIL B T student of Department of Mechanical Engineering from G M

ROVE LABS PVT LTD, BENGALURU

3. CHAPTER 3: TASK PERFORMED

4. CHAPTER 4: REFLECTION NOTES 25

About the Company

• Establish safe, Intellectually risk-free learning environments and resources.

Rove labs has a total of 3 major departments. i.e.,

Rove Leaning, Rove Research and Rove IT.

Some of our Academic partners include:

COMPANY’S INCUBATION AND RESEARCH FACILITY

About the Department

HOW Rove Labs works?

To Promote academic conversations or dialogue that foster creativity and Integrate

COMPANY’S INCUBATION AND RESEARCH FACILITY

Figure: Company’s incubation and research facility

Several Projects accomplished by the Department of developing 3D Printers:

Figure 2.1: A 3D Printer developed by the department

Figure 2.2: PRUSA- a 3 D Printer designed and developed by ROVE Labs.

Figure 2.3: An ongoing project of developing a 3 D Printer.

Figure 3.1: Inauguration of Internship Program at Mechanical Seminar Hall

2. White Board designing

Figure 3.4: Tools and other spares used in Developing a 3D Printer.

Figure 3.5: Bill of Materials Prepared for the 3D Printer

3. Sketching and Modelling

Figure 3.6: 2 Dimensional sketches of different parts.

4. Computer Aided Assembling and Simulation

Figure 3.8: Explaining Assembling of 3D Printer

5. Assembling of Sub-assemblies and connecting to a circuit board

Figure 3.9: connection of motor Driving circuits for 3D Printers:

Figure 3.10: Final Assembly of 3D Printer

6. Finalizing Assembly of 3D Printer

7. Preparing for Printing and solving issues

➢ Developing a 3D model using modelling Software for 3D Printing.

8. 3D Printing a part model

Figure 3.15: 3D Printing in Progress

9. Pick place Robotic arm

Developing a model of Pick and place Robotic arm

10. Assembling of different parts of a Robotic arm and controlling

Figure 3.17: Assembling of Pick and place Robotic Arm

Figure 3.18: Programming of Pick and place Robotic arm

Figure 3.19: Valediction of Internship Program

I made a brief note of what I learnt during the Internship program.

3D printing is called as desktop fabrication which is a process of prototyping whereby a

1. To study different methods of 3d printing and their applications.

3. To design and fabricate a 3d printer using tool kit.

1. Aerospace and Automotive sector

3D printing process can be described and defined in the following steps:

5. HISTORY OF 3-D PRINTING:

a. FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLING:

Figure4.1: Fused Deposition Modelling

b. GRANULAR MATERIAL BINDING (USING HEAT/ ENERGY):

Figure 4.2: Granular Material Binding

procedure is supplemented by the vertical development of a cylinder. Moreover, cylinders

Figure 4.3: selective Laser Sintering.

d. SELECTIVE LASER MELTING (SLM):

Figure 4.4: selective Laser Melting

Figure 4.5: Stereo lithography

Figure 4.6: Material jetting.