3D PRINTING

A Technology towards revolution

By: M.Sushma

Contents
What is 3D printing?
Additive Process
3D Printing Technology
Why 3D Printing?
Applications
Conclusions

What is 3d printing?

3d printing is a process of making a 3dimensional solid

object of virtually any shape from a digital model.
3d printing is achieved using an additive process, where
successive layers of material are laid down in different
shapes.
It is also called RAPID PROTOTYPES

Additive Manufacturing:
The termadditive manufacturing
refers to technologies that create
objects through a sequential
layering process. Objects that
are manufactured additively
can be used anywhere
throughout the product life cycle,

3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY:

Stereolithography
Selective laser sintering (SLS)
Multi-jet modeling (MJM)
Inkjet 3d printing

Stereolithography

Stereo lithography is a process for creating threedimensional 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)

It is an additive manufacturing layer technology which

involves the use of a high powerlaser(for example,
acarbon dioxide laser) to fuse small particles of plastic,
ceramic, metal orglasspowders into a mass that has a
desired three-dimensional shape.
The laser selectively fuses powdered material by
scanning cross-sections generated from a 3-D digital
description of the part (for example from aCADfile or
scan data) on the surface of a powder bed.

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.
Multijet modeling is also known as thermo jet

Multi-jet

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.
This technology is the only one that allows for the printing of
full color prototypes.

Ink-Jet Printer

WHY 3D PRINTING?

APLLICATION OF 3D PRINTING :
Aerospace industry:
Like many industries, aerospace industry is increasingly adopting
3d printing technology to develop air crafts parts in the pursuit of
Trimming down manufacturing cost.

APLLICATION OF 3D PRINTING :
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.

APLLICATION OF 3D PRINTING :
Healthcare:
Rapidly produce 3D models to reduce operating time,
enhance patient and physician communications, and improve patient outcomes.

APPLICATION OF 3D PRINTING
Bussiness:
3d printing technologies have the potential to change
the way business model invention is done

Applications of 3d printing
Architecture:
3D printing architectural models provides the
opportunity to reduce the number of steps,
improving design time, while retaining fine details of
the final architecture plan

CONCLUSION:

Nothing communicates ideas faster than a threedimensional 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.