3D PRINTING

TECHNOLOGY

BY: M . VADIRAJ
CSE-B
ROLL NO: 13671A0584
CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Additive Process
General Principles
3D Printing Technology
Work Flow
Why 3D Printing?
Applications
Conclusions

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INTRODUCTION

The technology used for printing physical 3d objects from digital

out is called 3d printing.
I t was first developed by Charls Haul in 1984.
It is also called RAPID PROTOTYPES.
In 1993, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) patented
another technology, named "3 Dimensional Printing techniques"
which is similar to the inkjet technology used in 2D Printers.
Additive Manufacturing:
The termadditive manufacturingrefers to
technologies that create objects through a
sequential layering process. Objects that are
manufactured additively can be used anywhere
throughout the product life cycle,
General Principles

Modeling
Printing
Finishing
General Principles

Modeling:
Additive manufacturing takes virtual
blueprints fromcomputer aided design(CAD)
oranimationmodeling softwareand "slices" them
into digital cross-sections for the machine to
successively use as a guideline for printing.
General Principles

Printing:
To perform a print, the machine
reads the design and lays down successive
layers of liquid, powder, or sheet material to
build the model from a series of cross
sections. These layers, which correspond to
the virtual cross sections from the CAD
model, are joined together or automatically
fused to create the final shape. The primary
advantage of this technique is its ability to
create almost any shape or geometric
feature.
General Principles:

Finishing :
Though the printer-produced
resolution is sufficient for many applications,
printing a slightly oversized version of the
desired object in standard resolution, and then
removing material with a higher-resolution
subtractive process can achieve a higher-
resolution
3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY:

Stereolithography

Selective laser sintering (SLS)

Multi-jet modeling (MJM)

Inkjet 3D printing
Stereolithography

Stereolithography is a process for creating three-

dimensional objects using a computer-controlled laser to
build the required structure, layer by layer. It does this
by using a resin known as liquid photopolymer that
hardens when in contact with the air.
Selective laser sintering (SLS)

This builds objects by using a laser to selectively fuse

together successive layers of a cocktail of powdered
wax, ceramic, metal, nylon or one of a range of other
materials.
Multi-jet modeling (MJM)

This again builds up objects from successive layers of

powder, with an inkjet-like print head used to spray on a
binder solution that glues only the required granules
together. The V-Flash printer, manufactured by Canon,
is low-cost 3D printer. Its known to build layers with a
light-curable film. Unlike other printers, the VFlash
builds its parts from the top down.
Inkjet 3D printing

It creates the model one layer at a time by spreading a layer of

powder (plaster, orresins) and inkjet printing binder in the cross-
section of the part. It is the most widely used 3-D Printing technology
these days and the reasons beyond that are stated below.
This technology is the only one that
Allows for the printing of full color prototypes.
Unlikestereo lithography, inkjet 3D printing is optimized for speed,
low cost, and ease-of-use.
No toxic chemicals like those used in stereo lithography are required.
Minimal post printing finish work is needed; one needs only to use the
printer itself to blow off surrounding powder after the printing process.
Allows overhangs and excess powder can be easily removed with an
air blower.
Inkjet 3D printing
WORK FLOW :
CAD Preparation (Pre-Process):
3D Printing:
Cleaning 3D Printouts (Post-
Process):
Powder Removal:
Heating
Finishing Touches
WHY 3D PRINTING?

Increase Innovation
Improve Communication
Speed Time to Market

Reduce Development Costs

Win Business
 APLLICATION OF 3D PRINTING :
Design Prototypes:
3-Dimensional Printing concept model, functional prototypes and
presentation models for evaluating and refining design,
including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results and packaging.

Size: 3.5 x 2 x 0.7 inches

(9 x 5 x 2 cm)
Printing Time: 0.5 hours
 Education:
Engage students by bringing digital concepts into the real world,
turning their ideas into real-life 3D color models that they can actually
hold in their hands.

Size: 8 x 5 x 2.5 inches

(20 x 13 x 6 cm)
Printing Time: 3 hours
Healthcare:
Rapidly produce 3D models to reduce operating time,
enhance patient and physician communications, and improve patient outcomes.

Size: 9.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches

25 x 20 x 10 cm)
Printing Time: 5.5 hours
Reduce material wastage
More local manufacturing
Increased customisation
Digital storage & transportation
Open design
&
MANYMORE
CONCLUSION:

Nothing communicates ideas faster than a three-

dimensional part or model. With a 3D printer you
can bring CAD files and design ideas to life right
from your desktop. Test form, fit and function
and as many design variations as you like with
functional parts.
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