Positioning system applied to the 3D printing technique: modeling by fused deposition
Abstract
This paper presents the design and construction of a mechanical positioning system, which is part of a mechatronic prototype that integrates the areas of electronics, mechanics, control and computing, forming a synergy leading to create an automated machine that meets the technical requirements and requirements for a 3D printer, using a rapid prototyping technology (Fused Deposition Modeling: FDM), to produce a part designed on a CAD software, through the positioning and the action of a plastic extruder tool in three dimensions.
The proposed methodology provides, step by step, the design and construction of the mechanical system of three-dimensional Cartesian positioning, which takes into account the variables and processes necessary for optimal response of the machine, with regard to surface finishing, printing time, emergency stops, and so forth.
Keywords
motion control, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, mechanical system.
Author Biography
Edgar Absalón Torres Barahona
Ingeniero electromecánico. Msc. Ingeniería mecánica. Profesor asistente, UPTC
Jersson Xavier León Medina
Estudiante de ingeniería electromecánica.
Edwin Torres Díaz
Estudiante de ingeniería electromecánica.
123 Grupo en Energía y Nuevas Tecnologías “GENTE”. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia Facultad Seccional Duitama. Carrera 18 Calle 22, Duitama, Boyacá, Colombia.References
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