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3D Printing: Techniques and Applications

The document provides an overview of 3D printing, including its definition, history, and terminology. It highlights various applications, such as HAL and Wipro's use of 3D printing for aircraft components, GE's production of jet engine parts, and Mahindra's vehicle prototypes. Additionally, it notes Tata Motors' significant cost reductions through selective laser sintering for spare parts production.

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3D Printing: Techniques and Applications

The document provides an overview of 3D printing, including its definition, history, and terminology. It highlights various applications, such as HAL and Wipro's use of 3D printing for aircraft components, GE's production of jet engine parts, and Mahindra's vehicle prototypes. Additionally, it notes Tata Motors' significant cost reductions through selective laser sintering for spare parts production.

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INTRODUCTION

DEFINITION
HISTORY
TERMINOLOGY
PRINTING
3 D PRINTING WORKING
3D Model Design - The process begins with creating a 3D model of the

materials like plastic filament, resin, metal powder etc. based on the printing

wire, or powder and fuses them with the existing structure using adhesives or
cleaning, smoothening, baking, and polishing. Support structures are

require re-printing.

plastics like ABS, PLA, nylon, photopolymers, metals including


APPLICATIONS

HAL and Wipro 3D printed an air blower component for the TEJAS
aircraft using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS). It achieved a 50% weight reduction
compared to conventional manufacturing.
GE's first 3D-printed jet engine fuel nozzle component manufactured in India
improved durability and thermal efficiency.

Mahindra produces around 200 3D-printed polymer parts annually for vehicle
prototypes. This has accelerated design verification and development.
Tata Motors uses selective laser sintering to batch-produce plastic and rubber spare
parts. It has reduced costs by 80-90% compared to conventional techniques.

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