The Design and Development of a Low-Cost Cartesian 3D Printer

Authors

  • Rowland Chinaegbonkpa Okezie Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology ,Mechanical Engineering
  • Chinonso.C.Nwaogu Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike
  • Ikechukwu Ijeoma Francisca Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike
  • Kadurumba Chukwuma Henry Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike
  • Eberechukwu Durumbah Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10340709

Keywords:

Additive Manufacturing (3D printing), Delta 3D Printer, Fuse Deposition Modelling, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic filament and polylactic acid (PLA),, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, Catia, Arduino 2560 software, Slicing Software (Repetier)

Abstract

The conventional subtractive method of manufacturing prototypes faces challenges like time and energy consumption, inaccuracy, material waste, and complexity in producing intricate parts. This research aims to address these issues by developing a low-cost, Cartesian rapid prototyping 3D printing machine using FDM technology. The machine, capable of printing with ABS and PLA plastic filaments, was designed and built using locally sourced materials like stainless steel bars, aluminum extrusion, stepper motors, and an Arduino microprocessor board. Controlled by Repetier (slic3r) software, it converts CAD models into G-code, which guides the printing process. The printer, powered by a DC source, successfully produced high-precision 3D models, demonstrating its potential for both hobbyist and professional applications.

Author Biographies

Chinonso.C.Nwaogu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike

Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department

Ikechukwu Ijeoma Francisca, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike

Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department

Kadurumba Chukwuma Henry, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike

Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department

Eberechukwu Durumbah, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University Umudike

Mechanical Engineering Department

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Published

2023-12-10

How to Cite

Okezie, R. C., Nwaogu, C., Ikechukwu, I. F., Kadurumba, C. H., & Durumbah, E. (2023). The Design and Development of a Low-Cost Cartesian 3D Printer . Advances in Engineering Design Technology, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10340709

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2023): August

Section

Articles