SARDAR VALLABHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY, VASAD

PROJECT
PRESENTATION
PORTABLE 3D PRINTER

GROUP: UDP - 5

NAME ENROLLMENT
ANMOL KHARE 130410111039
NEETIKA AGARWAL 130410111055
HILOR OJHA 130410111059

FACULTY GUIDE: PROF. NILOFAR. A.SHEKH

 CONTENT:
 Introduction to 3D Printing
 Cost of available 3D Printers
 Motivation behind this project
 Literature survey
 Block Diagram
 Work Plan
 Prototype models
 Final Product
 Making business out from this project
 Applications
Wikipedia says :
“ A process for making a
physical object from a three-
dimensional digital model,
typically by laying down
many successive thin layers
of a material.”
 How does it works ?
• Basically it works on the
same principle as that of
CNC machine
a CNC (Computer
Numeric Control)
machine.
• Difference is, instead of
having a drilling/milling or
laser setup, it has a
'plastic filament
extraction setup' at the
output end.
Plastic extraction setup
How much it costs ??
 What was the idea behind
selecting this project ?

&

How will this project be different

from other 3D printers ?
(1) 3D printers can really hit hard on your pockets !
•Thus we'll make this one out of regularly used materials to be
cost effective

(2) They are quite bulky and delicate. Thus making it very difficult
to transport.
•The one made from DIY kits need to be assembeled again when
tranported.

(3) This project is specifically designed for small sized 3D printing.

•Like prosthetics, artificial teeth/dentures, small sized bones, for
making small industrial euipments like gauges, small pipe
breaks/connectors, craft/arts purpose, etc
 LITERATURE SURVEY
LINKS:
•http://www.brighthubengineering.com/manufacturing-technology/55787-what-
is-the-cnc-machine-how-cnc-machine-works/
•http://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/
•http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Mini-CNC-Plotter-Machine-from-dvd-
drives/

PAPERS:
•http://www.ermt.net/docs/papers/Volume_3/8_August2014/V3N8-101.pdf
•Mechanism research of 3D printing based on virtual running - IEEE Xplore
•Design and Implementation of CNC Machine - IEEE Xplore
 http://www.brighthubengineering.com/manufacturing-technology/55787-what-is-the-cnc-
machine-how-cnc-machine-works/

This site deals with the basic concepts of CNC

machines. A CNC machine is a computer
operated machine made from stepper motors
working over as 3 axis - X, Y and Z. Any one axis
has a output drive which defines the function of a
CNC machine.
•For example adding a miller to output end would
make it a CNC milling machine. Adding a laser
module would make it a laser cutting machine.
Adding a plastic extruder and heater would make
it a 3D Printer.

•All the stepper motors are responsible for

calculated movements of this machine. They are
regulated by Stepper motor driver IC, and are
controlled by a controller. All the movements are
decided by GCODE. This GCODE is fed into
stepper motor. This GCODE is nothing but the
coordinate conversion of an object or image.
 http://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/

This site explains about 3D printing. Its gives a brief introduction to 3D printing
technology and 3D printers. It further explains about how 3D printers works, what is
the extruder- filament- heater setup required for making a 3D printer.
 Mechanism research of 3D printing based on virtual
running - IEEE Xplore

This paper explains the making of a 3D Printer.

Basically a 3D printer needs a chair like body
made from either steel, fiber, acrylic or MDF
wood. It needs 4 stepper motor and 4 stepper
motor driver IC. It needs a power supply. All
these are used for making the CNC required for
3D Printer.

The 3D printing part needs a nozzle, ceramic

heater, extractor, PLA plastic fiber and a stepper
motor to move the extractor to remove the PLA.
Stepper motor are controlled by GCODE, they
move according to it. This GCODE it generator
by a compiler like software. This GCODE is
generated from the CAD file which is made by
various soft-wares like AUTOCAD, RHINO etc.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
 WORK PLAN till now
SEMESTER MONTH EXPECTED PROGRESS

Literature Survey: All IEEE Papers, Reasearch

AUG
papers, etc

VII SEPT Basic CNC machine

OCT Modifications

DEC Prototype 3D Printer with new model

JAN Making it PORTABLE

VIII
FEB Final body designing

MARCH FINAL PRODUCT READY

 CNC MACHINE made
PROTOTYPE -1 from old CD - ROMS
 Project details : HARDWARE

FOR THE CNC MACHINE

(1) Stepper motors from CD -
ROMS
(2) Stepper motor drivers A499
(3) Arduino Uno
(4) CPU power supply
FOR 3-D PRINTING ASSEMBLY

1)Plastic Extruder
2)Glue sticks
3)DC fan
4)Bearings
5)DC motor gear

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 PROTOTYPE - CNC MACHINE using
NEMA - 17 Stepper motor
2a
Shaft assembly form INKJET PRINTER

NEMA -17
Stepper Motor

A4988

CNC Shield
PROTOTYPE 2b

WOODEN BODY

USED FOR 2D
PLOTTING
 REQUIRED SOFTWARE

ARDUINO IDE

GRBL CONTROLLER

PROCESSING IDE
 NEW UPGRADATION
• Added H/W • Added S/W

• Addition of 3rd axis • MakerCam (GCODE

• Addition of hand made generator)
extruder setup • CNC Syntax editor( for editing
• New printer assembly the cnc codes; '.nc' files)
 Updated 3D printer
3rd AXIS PLASTIC
EXTRUDER
 3rd axis acts
as the Z-Axis

Addition of DC-Fan for

cooling will complete
the extruder setup

Plastic extruder
made from Glue
gun
MAKERCAM

CNC SYNTAX EDITOR

 What we wanted with our project ?

When this project will be completed :

(1) It will be a compact and easy to carry portable 3D printer

(2) It will be cost effective
(3) It could be widely used in prosthetic field and industries
making small sized parameters
(4) It will be easy to use for a layman
FINAL PRODUCT
3D PRINTER
 HIGHLIGHT: EXTRUDER
GEAR
GLUE GUN

DC Gear Motor
BEARING
FIRST OUTPUT:
 ADVANTAGE: COST EFFECTIVE
• As we have used GLUE GUN STICK as the 3D printing element, there are 2 basic
advantage:
 Cost of GLUE STICK is less when compared to the same amount of PLA/ABS
element

Proof:
In 1kg PLA (1.75mm) we get 300m (approx). Cost is Rs 2000, thus making it almost
7 Rs per meter.
Size of 1 Glue stick: 20cm
Cost of a stick: 3 Rs (bulk order)
Cost of 1 meter of stick: Rs 15
Now, lets compare diameter of both:
For PLA its 1.75mm, for stick the diameter is 5-6 mm.

Thus in 1 glue stick, we get 3.5 times more material then PLA or ABS
 ADVANTAGE: FLEXIBLE 3D PRINTING
• One of the interesting fact about GLUE GUN is that when the diameter of the output
end of the extruder is changed, the strength and flexibility of material changes.

• Smaller the diameter, less flexible will be the material

• Thus by using a standard 2mm output for extruder, we get a material which is flexible.

• This flexible 3D printing can be very useful.

• The biggest advantage will be making 3D printing parts which undergo 'wear and tear'
on regular basis, as flexibility can easily undergo stress.

• These rubber-like materials can be used to make things like phone covers, flexible
joints and wearable parts that need to flex with your body.
Techincal details
NAME OF COMPONENT/MATERIAL QUANTITY COST (Rupees)
FOR CNC MACHINE
NEMA 17 STEPPER MOTOR 2 700
CD DRIVE 1 40
CNC SHIELD 1 300
A4988 SM DRIVERS 3 450
ARDUNINO UNO 1 350
PRINTER ASSEMBLY 2 600
ACRYLIC SHEET 1 50
WOOD - 50
SCREWS & MSEAL - 50
CONNECTING WIRES - 50
FOR THE EXTRUDER
20W GLUEGUN (with 3 GLUE STICKS) 1 240
DC GEAR MOTOR 1 100
BEARINGS 3 10
PLASTIC GEARS 1 -
STEEL WIRE - 10
TTOTAL COST: 3000
INSIGHTS OF OUR PROJECT
• To whom our project is aiming at?
• Who are the supporting pillars of our
product?
• What are the features of our 3D printer?
• What ease our 3D printer is going to
provide to the customers using it?
• What are further developments we can do
for our product to survive in the market?
Our product the 3D PRINTER is basically
targeted on the small scale 3D printing, so
this 3D printer will focus:
• Pipe manufacturers
• Valve and gauge designers
• Toy manufacturers
• Crafts industries
• Construction sites
• Dentures
We will be needing intellectual and technical
support apart from stakeholders.
• Students
• Engineers
• Investors
• Suppliers
Noticeable features of our product:
• Cost effective
• Time saving
• Reduction in complexity
• Improved work performance of users
• Portability
• Increased accuracy
• Easy to use
• Suitable even for layman
Users will enjoy the following benefits by
using our 3D printer:
• They will be able to design on their own, as
per their requirement.
• No unnecessary waiting for the required
parts of machine to arrive.
• No wastage of money and material for
designing.
• Reduction in intermediate cost.
• Fast pace of work and efficient output.
• Maintaining accuracy and precision.
How our product is going to sustain in the
market!

• Flexible printing
• Keeping in check the needs of the
customer
• Feedback from our customers
• The most fascinating fact about our product
is that our 3D printer would be available in
less than $50(Rs 3000)
 ARTISTIC
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