Detailed Introduction to 3D Printing Technology

3D Printing is an additive manufacturing process that creates a physical object from a digital design. Every 3D print starts as a digital 3D design file – like a blueprint – for a physical object. Trying to print without a design file is like trying to print a document on a sheet of paper without a text file. This design file is sliced into thin layers which is then sent to the 3D printer.

1. 3D PRINTING An excellent approach to the additive MANUFACTURING

2. INTRODUCTION 3D Printing is an additive manufacturing process that creates a physical object from a digital design.

3. HOW DOES 3D PRINTING WORK Every 3D print starts as a digital 3D design file – like a blueprint – for a physical object. Trying to print without a design file is like trying to print a document on a sheet of paper without a text file. This design file is sliced into thin layers which is then sent to the 3D printer.

4. PROS AND CONS OF 3D PRINTING PROS 3D printing lets designers create complex shapes and parts – many of which cannot be produced by conventional manufacturing methods. 3D printing allows for easy customization. Since 3D printing is a “single tool” process there is no need to change any aspect of the process and no additional costs or lead times are required between making an object complex or simple. 3D printing is an additive process; you create an object from the raw material layer by layer. CONS 3D printing is not yet competitive with conventional manufacturing processes when it comes to large production runs. Despite there being more than six-hundred 3D printing materials available today – most of which are plastics and metals – the choices are still limited compared to conventional product materials, colors and finishes. In some 3D printing technologies the part strength is not uniform due to the layer-by-layer fabrication process. For users who are creating objects with few tolerances and design details, 3D printing offers a great way for making products real.

5. APPLICATIONS CAR MANUFACTURING DOCTORS DENTISTS AND PROSTHETICS AEROSPACE COMPANIES DRONE ENTHUSIASTS PROP MAKERS PRODUCT DESIGNING ARCHITECTS STUDENTS ENGINEERS

6. TECHNOLOGY All 3D printing technologies create physical objects from digital designs layer by layer, but each using its own proprietary method. Fused Deposition Modeling Stereo Lithography and Digital Light Processing

7. MATERIALS USED FOR 3D PRINTING

8. IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT V/S

9. THE DARK SIDE OF 3D PRINTING 3D printers are energy hogs Unhealthy air emissions Reliance on plastics Gun control loopholes Bio-printing ethics and regulation Safety of items that come into contact with food

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