Designing a Hybryd Equipment for Additive Manufacturing

2015 ◽  
Vol 808 ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
Eles Arnold ◽  
Calin Neamtu ◽  
Cornel Ciupan ◽  
Anton Popa
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Parallel Structure ◽  
Classical Solutions ◽  
Main Shaft ◽  
Milling Operations ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Stepper Motors ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
Traditional Manufacturing

In terms of the development of 3D printers we can say that in the first stage of evolution the huge majority of them were able to print 3D using 3 axis numerically controlled. Currently there are several types of printers that can print in 4 and 5-axis developed using classical solutions (portal or parallel structure). Another direction of development is the combination of 3D printers and traditional manufacturing equipment, with an already existing commercial solution (Hermle MPA 40) that combines milling and MPA technology (Metal Powder-Application). This paper presents a hybrid equipment that can be placed in the specific additive manufacturing category, combining milling operations (4 axis) and turning with 3D printing using FDM technology. The machine uses stepper motors for driving kinematic axes, a DC motor (16 000 rev / min) to drive the main shaft of the mill and a three-phase motor for turning. The software used for milling and turning is Mach3, while MatterControl is used for 3D printing.

Computational Study of Reinforcement Mechanisms of Cuttlefish Bone Inspired Structure for 3D Printing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon Bethers ◽  
Yang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Support Structures ◽  
Common Support ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques ◽  
Traditional Manufacturing

Abstract Cuttlebone, the internal shell structure of a cuttlefish, presents a unique labyrinthian wall-septa design that promotes high energy absorption, porosity, and damage tolerance. This structure offers us an inspiration for the design of lightweight and strong structures for potential applications in mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering. However, the complexity of the cuttlebones structural design makes its fabrication by traditional manufacturing techniques not feasible. The advances in additive manufacturing (3D printing) make highly complex structures like cuttlebone possible to manufacture. In this work, the authors sought to establish comparative data between cuttlebone structures and some common support structures used in additive manufacturing. The structures compared to cuttlebone in this work include the cubic, honeycomb and triangular support structures. This was accomplished by using CAD modeling and simulation software. This study found that the cuttlefish structures had higher average stress values than the others but similar average strain values. This leads to a higher modulus of elasticity for the cuttlebone structures. The data suggests that further research into cuttlebone structures could produce future designs that improve upon the current well-established additive manufacturing support structures. Further study will be performed for the 3D printing of cuttlebone inspired structures by using various types of materials, such as soft and rigid polymers, functional ceramics, composites, and metals.

Global Diffusion of Innovation during the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Case of Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 2050005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harm-Jan Steenhuis ◽  
Xin Fang ◽  
Tolga Ulusemre
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
3D Printers

Additive manufacturing can be considered an innovative and high-technology and one of its characteristics is that it has limited dependency on the location. The purpose of this study is to examine this aspect by investigation how additive manufacturing is spreading globally. The focus is on established manufacturers of industrial additive manufacturing machines. It was found that the early-stage diffusion of this technology is primarily in advanced economies. Furthermore, many of the currently established companies that manufacture industrial 3D printers come from already existing companies that expanded into AM or that led to spin-off companies. The complexity of AM which requires expert knowledge across a range of fields may be the key reason for this finding. Recommendations for further research are provided.

Design for Fiber-Reinforced Additive Manufacturing

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hauke Prüß ◽  
Thomas Vietor
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforcing Fibers ◽  
Rapid Production ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
Composite Production ◽  
Faster Development ◽  
Am Processes

The continuously decreasing life cycle of modern products leads to new challenges for product development. Additive manufacturing (AM) processes are able to support faster development by rapid production of samples and prototypes. However, the material properties of components produced by common (plastic-) 3D-printers are often insufficient for functional prototyping. A well-established way to improve the properties of plastics is the embedding of reinforcing fibers. Thus, this paper shows a method for fiber-reinforced 3D-printing. Through this combination, several restrictions of conventional composite production can be eased and additional freedoms of design are gained. To support the design of such parts, an adapted design methodology for fiber-reinforced 3D-printing is developed.

scholarly journals 3D printers in dentistry: a review of additive manufacturing techniques and materials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Portilha Gomes da Costa ◽  
Stephanie Isabel Díaz Zamalloa ◽  
Fernando Amorim Mendonça Alves ◽  
Renan Spigolon ◽  
Leandro Yukio Mano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Digital Light Processing ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques ◽  
Printed Materials

3D printers manufacture objects used in various dental specialties. Objective: This literature review aims to explore different techniques of current 3D printers and their applications in printed materials for dental purposes. Methods: The online PubMed databases were searched aiming to find applications of different 3D printers in the dental area. The keywords searched were 3D printer, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, 3D prototyping, dental materials and dentistry. Results: From the search results, we describe Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Material Jetting (MJ), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Binder Jetting (BJ) and Dust-based printing techniques. Conclusion: 3D printing enables different additive manufacturing techniques to be used in dentistry, providing better workflows and more satisfying clinical results.

scholarly journals Study of Additive Manufacturing for the Aircraft Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-187
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Aircraft Industry ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
Traditional Manufacturing ◽  
Step Over

This is a review paper on 3D printing, its significance, and future scope in the aircraft industry.In this article, additive manufacturing is compared with traditional manufacturing in the context of the aircraft industry that gives more accurate knowledge about how additive manufacturing is more effective in terms of cost-cutting, waste prevention, customization, and large-scale production. We will go into the need for 3D printing technology, how it has taken in step over other manufacturing process and are being used for a host of different applications. The paper gives sufficient information about various types of material used in additive manufacturing with the applications, examples, requirements, and process moreover some overview of limitations as well. How Rapid tooling is used with a different process to reduce time and get more productive and efficient parts for the aircraft industries. The use of 3D printing technology in the aircraft industry plays a major role and gained immense applications. It has greatly affected the production line due to its flexibility and ease of production. It is capable of producing intricate parts, a more resilient and lightweight structure that achievesa weight reduction of 40-60%, subsequently result in a leaner cost structure, material saving, and lower fuel consumption.The last section deals with the future scope of additive manufacturing in the aircraft industry with various parameters design aircraft wings, complex design parts, additive manufacturing in space. More companies and the aerospace industry continue to see the value of 3D printing and begin developing on-site 3D printing operations and investing in the technology

What Is Next?

2017 ◽  
pp. 78-92
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Chemical Reactions ◽  
Digital Control ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
Design Construction

Fourth Industrial Revolution gave birth to few different technologies, not known until now. One of them is 3D printing. If subtracting manufacturing is part of Industrial Revolution 3, Additive manufacturing is for sure part of Industrial Revolution 4.0. 3D printing has the potential to transform science and technology by creating bespoke, low-cost appliances that previously required dedicated facilities to make. 3D printers are used to initiate chemical reactions by printing the reagents directly into a 3D reactionware matrix, and so put reactionware design, construction and operation under digital control. Some models of 3D Printers can print uniquely shaped sugar confections in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, mint, cherry, sour apple and watermelon. They can also print custom cake toppers–presumably in the likeness of the guest of honor.

The Trends and Challenges of 3D Printing

2019 ◽  
pp. 415-423
Author(s):  
Edna Ho Chu Fang ◽  
Sameer Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Industrial Design ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
3D Object ◽  
Additive Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Human Organs ◽  
Traditional Manufacturing

3D printing is a type of additive manufacturing technology where a 3D object is created by laying down subsequent layers of material at the mm scale. It is also known as rapid prototyping. 3D printing is now applied in various industries such as footwear, jewelry, architecture, engineering and construction, aerospace, dental and medical industries, education, consumer products, automotive, and industrial design. Some claim that 3D printing will put an end to traditional manufacturing, primarily since 3D printing imposes a tool-less process. Though 3D printing technology is used in weapon manufacturing, it is also being used to improve the lives of mankind. In the future, 3D printing will most probably be used to print human organs. The chapter discusses the trends and challenges faced by this exciting technology.

scholarly journals A multipurpose modular drone with adjustable arms produced via the FDM additive manufacturing process

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Brischetto ◽  
Alessandro Ciano ◽  
Carlo Giovanni Ferro
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Circular Ring ◽  
Variable Number ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Main Structure ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
3D Printers

AbstractThe present paper shows an innovative multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) which is able to easily and quickly change its configuration. In order to satisfy this feature, the principal structure is made of an universal plate, combined with a circular ring, to create a rail guide able to host the arms, in a variable number from 3 to 8, and the legs. The arms are adjustable and contain all the avionic and motor drivers to connect the main structure with each electric motor. The unique arm design, defined as all-in-one, allows classical single rotor configurations, double rotor configurations and amphibious configurations including inflatable elements positioned at the bottom of the arms. The proposed multi-rotor system is inexpensive because of the few universal pieces needed to compose the platform which allows the creation of a kit. This modular kit allows to have a modular drone with different configurations. Such configurations are distinguished among them for the number of arms, number of legs, number of rotors and motors, and landing capability. Another innovation feature is the introduction of the 3D printing technology to produce all the structural elements. In this manner, all the pieces are designed to be produced via the Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology using desktop 3D printers. Therefore, an universal, dynamic and economic multi-rotor UAV has been developed.

scholarly journals Special Issue: The Science and Technology of 3D Printing

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 6261
Author(s):  
Tuhin Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Popular Method ◽  
Traditional Manufacturing ◽  
Dimensional Printing

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as three-dimensional printing (3D printing), is becoming an increasingly popular method for making components that are difficult to fabricate using traditional manufacturing processes [...]

Simulation Applications for Industrial and Medical Products Additive Manufacturing

2020 ◽  
pp. 210-234
Author(s):  
Seung Hwan Joo ◽  
Sung Mo Lee ◽  
Jin Ho Yoo ◽  
Hyeon Jin Son ◽  
Seung Ho Lee
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Process Simulation ◽  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Software Simulation ◽  
Medical Products ◽  
3D Printing Technology ◽  
3D Printers

For 3D printing technology to be used at the manufacturing site, excellent 3D printers, materials, and software are essential. Moreover, in the additive manufacturing (AM) process, software simulation is becoming more important as materials are diversified, and output shapes are more complicated and larger. The goal of the AM process simulation is to prevent build-up failures by predicting the macroscopic distortion and stress of the part. In the AM process simulation, structural deflection or thermal deformation easily occurs in the case where the shape of the additive manufacturing products is large and complex. So, it is necessary to provide more optimized parameters for the build-up process and more precise production of supporters. This chapter is an example of applying AM process simulation to industrial and medical parts to produce excellent products.

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