CCS331 3D PRINTING AND DESIGN
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To discuss on basics of 3D printing
To explain the principles of 3D printing technique
To explain and illustrate inkjet technology
To explain and illustrate laser technology
To discuss the applications of 3D printing
Unit I INTRODUCTION (6)
Introduction; Design considerations – Material, Size, Resolution, Process; Modelling and
viewing -3D; Scanning; Model preparation – Digital; Slicing; Software; File formats.
UNIT II PRINCIPLE (6)
Processes – Extrusion, Wire, Granular, Lamination, Photopolymerisation; Materials - Paper,
Plastics, Metals, Ceramics, Glass, Wood, Fiber, Sand, Biological Tissues, Hydrogels, Graphene;
Material Selection - Processes, applications, limitations;
UNIT III INKJET TECHNOLOGY (6)
Printer - Working Principle, Positioning System, Print head, Print bed, Frames, Motion control;
Print head Considerations – Continuous Inkjet, Thermal Inkjet, Piezoelectric Drop-On-Demand;
Material Formulation for jetting; Liquid based fabrication – Continous jet, Mulitjet; Powder
based fabrication – Colourjet.
UNIT IV LASER TECHNOLOGY (6)
Light Sources – Types, Characteristics; Optics – Deflection, Modulation; Material feeding and
flow – Liquid, powder; Printing machines – Types, Working Principle, Build Platform, Print bed
Movement, Support structures;
UNIT V INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS (6)
Product Models, manufacturing – Printed electronics, Biopolymers, Packaging, Healthcare,
Food, Medical, Biotechnology, Displays; Future trends;
TEXT BOOKS
1. Christopher Barnatt, 3D Printing: The Next Industrial Revolution, CreateSpace Independent
Publishing Platform, 2013.
2. Ian M. Hutchings, Graham D. Martin, Inkjet Technology for Digital Fabrication, John Wiley
& Sons, 2013.
REFERENCES:
1. Chua, C.K., Leong K.F. and Lim C.S., Rapid prototyping: Principles and applications, second
edition, World Scientific Publishers, 2010
2. Ibrahim Zeid, Mastering CAD CAM Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 2007
3. Joan Horvath, Mastering 3D Printing, APress, 2014
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1: Outline and examine the basic concepts of 3D printing technology
CO2: Outline 3D printing workflow`
CO3 Explain and categorise the concepts and working principles of 3D printing using inkjet
technique
CO4: Explain and categorise the working principles of 3D printing using laser technique
CO5: Explain various method for designing and modeling for industrial applications
PRACTICAL EXERCISES:
1. Study the interface and basic tools in the CAD software.
2. Study 3D printer(s) including print heads, build envelope, materials used and related support
removal system(s).
3. Review of geometry terms of a 3D mesh.
4. Commands for moving from 2D to 3D.
5. Advanced CAD commands to navigate models in 3D space
6. Design any four everyday objects
Refer to web sites like Thingiverse, Shapeways and GitFab to design four everyday objects that
utilize the advantages of 3D printing
. Choose four models from a sharing site like Thingiverse, Shapeways or Gitfab.
a. Improve upon a file and make it your own. Some ideas include:
• Redesign it with a specific user in mind
• Redesign it for a slightly different purpose
• Improve the look of the product
7. Use the CAM software to prepare files for 3D printing.
8. Manipulate machine movement and material layering.
9. Repair a 3D mesh using
a) Freeware utilities: Autodesk MeshMixer (http://goo.gl/x5nhYc), MeshLab
(http://goo.gl/fgztLl) or Netfabb Basic or Cloud Service (http://goo.gl/Q1P47a)
b) Freeware tool tutorials: Netfabb Basic or Cloud Service (http://goo.gl/Q1P47a), Netfabb and
MeshLab (http://goo.gl/WPOVec)
c) Professional tools: Magics or Netfabb
