TABLE OF CONTENT

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1. Introduction: About 3D Printing 2

2. Overview/History 2

3. 3D PRINTING 3

4. 3D Printing Application Areas 3

5. 3D Printing Application in Education 4

6. Implementation 6

7. Proposed Cost of 3 D Printing Lab 7

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1. Introduction: About 3D Printing

Today’s classrooms should be places of practical application and hands-on discovery is nurtured. Due to its
versatile nature, 3D printers can be a facilitator of imparting real world application and knowledge in domains
of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Emotional Intelligence and Design (STEAMED).

Today it is possible to 3D print (Manufacture) a wide range of materials that include thermoplastics,
thermoplastic composites, pure metals, metal alloys and ceramics. It is because of 3D printing today we are able
to print and shape and size of any material with most complex design which was unimaginable before. 3D
printing as an end-user manufacturing technology and gaining grounds rapidly and in combination with
synthetic biology and nanotechnology, it is radically transforming many design, production and logistics
processes.
Education in a digital age should be multi-dimensional, giving equal importance to theoretical as well as a
hands-on, project base learning approach. Integrating 3D printing in education engages new age
learners and future creators to stay adept with tomorrow’s cutting-edge technology.
3D Printing is a process for making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by
laying down many successive thin layers of a material. It brings a digital object (its CAD representation) into its
physical form by adding layer by layer of materials. Even though 3D printers have been around for almost 30
years, the recent rise of low-cost printers has led some to proclaim the onset of a new industrial revolution.
Schools and libraries all over the world are bringing these powerful tools to students in classrooms. For
example, China is putting 3D printers in each of its 400,000 elementary schools. In the U.S. are adding 3D
printers into schools at a good rate, particularly into CAD programs, but also into traditional art and social
studies classrooms and even business programs. The result of bringing these tools into classrooms is a
rekindling of the powerful pedagogy of hands-on learning, which was prevalent in American schools mid-
twentieth century. As we will demonstrate, 3D printing leverages handson learning to deepen our educational
approach to traditional academic subjects.
2. Overview/History :
Although 3D printing is commonly thought of as a new ‘futuristic’ concept, it has actually been around for
more than 30 years. The earliest 3D printing technologies first became visible in the late 1980’s, at which time
they were called Rapid Prototyping (RP) technologies. This is because the processes were originally conceived
as a fast and more cost-effective method for creating prototypes for product development within industry. 3D
Systems’ first commercial RP system, the SLA-1, was introduced in 1987 and following rigorous testing the

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first of these system was sold in 1988. Throughout the 1990’s and early 2000’s a host of new technologies
continued to be introduced. In 2007, the market saw the first system under Rs.800000 from 3D Systems, but this
never quite hit the mark that it was supposed to. 2012 was the year that alternative 3D printing processes were
introduced at the entry level of the market. 3D printer sales have been growing ever since, and as additive
manufacturing patents continue to expire, more innovations can be expected in the years to come. 3D Printing
essentially describes a assortment of technologies that digitally formulate three dimensional objects on a
preservative layer‐by‐layer basis. Its official classification of “additive manufacturing” (AM) is defined as “a
process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to
subtractive manufacturing methodologies”. 3D Printing possesses a number of advantages relative to these
processes. However, as an emerging technology, it is still in development; it has yet to fully realize its full
performance and there are additional socioeconomic challenges to overcome based on the novelty of the
technology.
3. 3D PRINTING:
3D printers build objects using a process known as additive manufacturing. Material is put down in layers; each
layer adds to the previous layer and in turn becomes a base for the next layer. Most 3D printers in the consumer
market use thermoplastic inks in the printing process. These polymers become soft and pliable within a
temperature range and then re-solidify when allowed to cool. Typical manufacturing techniques are known as
‘Subtractive Manufacturing’ such as Milling and Cutting. This type of process creates a lot of waste since; the
material that is cut off generally cannot be used for anything else and is simply sent out as scrap. 3D Printing
eliminates such waste since the material is placed in the location that it is needed only, the rest will be left out as
empty space.
4. 3D Printing Application Areas:
3-D printing is extremely enlarging its application areas. The capabilities of this 3 dimensional technology are
growing rapidly with the market demands. Today, this technology has become a possible alternative to
conventional manufacturing processes in an increasing number of applications including engineering,
automotive, medical, education, fashion and many more. The advantages of 3-D printing over traditional
manufacturing methods have changed the way; many things are designed, developed, produced and tested. 3D
Printing is currently used in following areas:
 Engineering
 Medical Sector
 Fashion Industry
 Landscaping

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  Sculpturing Services Education, Research
 Development Automobile Engineering
 Aeronautical Engineering
 Robotics
 Construction Industry
 Environmental Conservation
 Specialty Materials
 3D Bioprinting
 Bio-Organ printing
 Health Sector
 Dental implants
 Skull and jaw implants
 Security and integration
5. 3D Printing Application in Education:
3D printing technology is a rising technology in universities, colleges and high schools. With this technology,
teaching and learning process has changed drastically. 3 dimensional printing is a revolutionary and innovative
technology that brings with itself, new methods of learning and understanding concepts that were very difficult
with the traditional methods. 3D Printing is widely used in Education Sector.
Chemistry: 3D Structures, Molecules, Organic Bonding, Elements construction
Mathematics: Create geometrical objects, shapes presentation.
Marketing: Sample Display Product, Chart, 3D Graphs
Sports Education: Blueprint of sports / games plan, Sample sports equipments.
Fashion Technology: Dress Material Design,
Pre-Schools: Training objects, Teaching Aids Networking: Network Topology Design, Network Components
Design Aeronautical: Aerodynamics design, Solid Objects
Music Training: Musical Instrument Design (Demo)
Architecture: Building Design, Blueprint
History: Historical Object Design, Fossil & Monuments Design,
Food Technology: Food Sample Design, Food Making
Graphic Design: Design on 3D Objects, Learning Tools
Geography: Models, Map Design

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Engineering: Drawing, Production Unit Sample Design
Biology: Cell Structure, Specimens
Advantages of 3D printers in Education, Research & Development:-
It gives the practical exposure to the participants. The blueprint of the object helps in understanding the real
object. Students of architecture, fine arts or biomedicine can benefit from this state-of-the-art printing
technology This 3D printing technology gives the students complete understanding of objects and structures
Prototype design helps students in understanding subject. Students can give their digital data a physical
appearance with this technology
Apart from these we can use 3D printing in classroom as follows:

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6. Implementation:

We can start our 3D Printing Lab from simple model called Anet A8 3D Printer with High Accuracy Self
Assembly DIY Kit.

Anatomy of the A8 3D Printer

The diagram above shows the key parts of a typical 3D printer, lets understand better what these things do.

1. LCD Display – This is where key information about you printer is shown, this included things like
Temperature settings for the Printer head and Bed, access to files stored on the SD card, fine tuning of settings
for the X, Y and Z axis motors etc.

2. Z axis lead rod – These are use to lead or drive a component such as the Z-Axis assembly on a printer.

3. X-Axis motor – This motor/belt controls the X-axis travel and the head movement from left to right.

4. Nozzle – This is where your filament appears once it has been heated upto the required temperature, most
printers are fittem with a 0.4mm nozzle as standard

5. Mainboard – This is the brains of the operation base on a Ardunio processor it also contains the electronics
for the motors, heater elements, USB port for connections to a computer etc. 6. Hotbed – This is where the
filament and your printer object is printed onto, typical operation temperatures are in the region of 40-60c

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6. Hotbed – This is where the filament and your printer object is printed onto, typical operation temperatures are
in the region of 40-60c

7. Turbo Fan – this provides a controlled airflow to the object being printed ensuring it cools down correctly
avoid you having a large pool of PLA or ABS sitting on the heatbed.

8. Power supply – All the electronics need power, so this is what this unit does, typical designs provide either
12 or 24V DC at around 20A

9. Y – Axis motor – this controls the hot bed movement during a print using a single motor and belt.

10. Z – Axis motor – This controls the up and down movement of the Head using two motors connected to the
Z-Axis linear rods which in turn are connected to the X-axis left and right drive assembly.

The Anet A8 3D Printer with High Accuracy Self Assembly DIY Kit. :

On Amazon online purchase the cost is: Rs.14999.00

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7. Proposed Cost of 3D Printing Lab:-

A) Software Requirement:

Sr.No. Software Description Price

1. Windows 10 pro 64-bit Campus License
2. Autodesk Fusion 360™ 3D CAD Software Free for Students &
Educators
3. Ultimaker Cura 4.01 Open Source
4. Repetier 3d Slicer Software for 3d Printers Open Source
Total Nil

B) Hardware and other Components Requirement:

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PC / Kit / Component Description Price
No.
1 Intel Core i3, 4 GB DDR3, 1 TB HDD, 19 “LED Monitor, 101 Kbd, Optical *22320.00
Mouse etc.
2 Anet A8 3D Printer with High Accuracy Self Assembly DIY Kit 14999.00
(Amazon India online purchase as per above screenshot)
3 Thick Fiber / Wooden Table - for Printer assembling work - 2000.00
4 Taparia Toolkit 805.00
5 PLA Sky Blue filament 1.7 mm 1 kg (Consumable) 1999.00
6 Techtest , soldering iron kit, soldering bits, soldering bits different shapes, 1230.00
soldering iron, 60 W Simple -Round Tip
7 Soldering Wire 0.5mm 30g(Consumable) 176.00
8 AR Semiconductor "Pure Copper" Breadboard Wire, 22 Gauge Wire, 190.00
Hookup Wire (2 Meters/Color, Total 10 Meters Pack) (Consumable)
9 Universal Digital Multimeter Test Lead Probe Wire for HTC 298.00
10 Ilarte Tools 6-Inch Wire Cutter Stripper and Stripping Tool 164.00
11 AANIJ(TM) Tooth Forceps 6 inches 1X2 Teet 200.00
12 Delivery Charges of Sr.No. 2 to 11 600.00
Total B 22661.00
Total A + Total B 22661.00

*Available with Computer Engineering Department, hence cost not considered in Total B

Please note : Anet A8 3D Printer with High Accuracy Self Assembly DIY Kit cost varies with material
used to fabricate the required object. In above mention Sr. No.5 PLA Sky Blue filament can be used to
fabricate Plastic 3D objects only. As per the object material requirement, cost may be varied.