3D Printing Process Using Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is an Additive Manufacturing Technology for printing 3D objects layer by layer. The main purpose of the research is to develop a low cost 3D Printer using easily available materials and conventional methods for fabrication which can be used to print objects confined within 300 x 250 x 300 (in mm) Printing Area. Many Industries uses traditional methods for developing prototype for analysis rather than using technologies like 3D printing because it is expensive. After thorough market survey, we came to a conclusion that 3D Printers available in the Indian market are priced around Rs. 50,000 to 60,000 due to type of supporting material used. Initially we designed our 3D Printer completely in 3D Modelling Software SOLIDWORKS and analysed each part and selected readily available material appropriately so as to develop a cost effective printer. Main objective of research is to develop a printer which is cost effective and to encourage manufacturers to adopt the method of 3D Printing.