Visvesvaraya Technological University

Seminar topic on:

Additive Manufacturing
Presented By :
Mohammed Tanveer (1SG14ME410)

Under the guidance of :

Dr. Girish K B
Professor

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SAPTHAGIRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
 Contents
Introduction
Difference between additive and Subtractive
manufacturing
General Principle
Substances used
Types of processes
Extrusion
Granular
Light Polymerized
Pros and Cons
Applications
Conclusion
 Introduction

Additive Manufacturing refers to

processes used to create a three-
dimensional object in which
successive layers of material are
formed under computer control to
create an object.
 How Additive Manufacturing differs
from Subtractive Manufacturing ?

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General Principles
MODELLING
3D printable models may be
created with a computer-
aided design (CAD) package,
allowing verification in the
design of the object before it
is printed.
This is called as STL file
(STereoLithography).
PRINTING
Once completed, the STL file
is processed and the model is
converted into a series of thin
layers and produces a G-code
file containing instructions to
instruct the printer during the
3D printing process.
FINISHING
Printer-produced resolution is
sufficient for many
applications.
More complex objects can be
cheaper for Additive
Manufacturing production
than less complex objects.
What substance do Additive Manufacturing use?
Plastic
Polymer
Glass
Polyamide (Nylon)
Steel
Wax
Photopolymers
Types of Additive Manufacturing Processes
There are three main families of additive manufacturing
processes, organized by the method they use to print:

1. Extrusion
2. Granular
3. Light Polymerized
Extrusion (using liquid):

Fused deposition modelling(FDM) is an extrusion

process involves using a computer-controlled nozzle
to emit a molten thermoplastic that quickly hardens.

The ability for FDM printers to use a variety of

different materials (i.e. food, cement,etc.) has made
them the most versatile of 3D machines.

Additive Manufacturing using extrusion process

AM Machine Tool Head

Additive Manufacturing Machine

Granular (using powder):

The process ofselective laser sinteringstarts out with a

bed of powdered material (i.e. wax, steel powder, ceramics,
various metal alloys).

Then, as the name suggests, a laser is used to selectively

melt together granules of the powder until the object is
created.

Additive Manufacturing using granular process

Light Polymerized (using Ultraviolet):

Stereo lithographyis the original method for 3D

printing that uses an ultraviolet beam to selectively
harden layers of a liquid photopolymer.
This works with PhotoPolymerization.
Photopolymerization is when two or more molecules
combine to form larger molecules.

Additive Manufacturing light polymerized process

The Pros & Cons of Additive
Manufacturing
Applications
 Conclusion
Additive manufacturing is advantageous in producing complex parts,
as well as difficult-to-find parts for example, parts for classic cars.

Additive manufacturing technologies have been welcomed because of

the possibility to change or revise versions of a product.

Therefore Additive Manufacturing is preferred over conventional

machining for producing complex and intricate parts, with little waste.
 References
Additive manufacturing technologies: state of the art and trends
by Julien Gardan (Pages 318-332)

International Journal of Additive and Subtractive Materials

Manufacturing by Prof. Narendra B. Dahotre
Pages 257-293
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