3D Printing verses Conventional Machining

 

In 3D printing material is deposited only whatever is needed to make a part since it is an additive process, whereas in conventional machining material is removed, subtracted, thereby scrap is generated and part is made. To know more about 3D printing let us compare 3D Printing verses Conventional Machining please read my blog till the end.

Myself Ravindra Gavde, Next Gen 3D Guide, founder of Facebook group "Mission 3D for Generation Next" and my mission in coming 3 years is to prepare career seeking 10000 students for future opportunities in 3D Printing.

 

1 - Rapid prototyping

Prototyping can be done quickly from design. Once the 3D model is made on software as per requirement, it can be made quickly after defining actual manufacturing on 3D printer with help of slicing software and layering software. Once this is done, connect a pen drive where this program is ready to a 3Dprinter. 3D printer will start manufacturing part layer-by-layer in no time.

 

2 - Waste Prevention

In 3D printing, only material is deposited to make that part layer by layer, with no extra material, so there is no wastage at all as compared to conventional machining, where from solid block or rod material is removed to make part. Thus the material removed in conventional machining to make part produces wastage too, which goes into scrap

 

3 - Creating complex geometries

 

Compared to conventional machining, more complex geometries can be produced since it is an additive process. Those complex geometries are often lighter and stronger to compared to conventional machined part. With conventional methods, a highly complex part cost more to make than to make a very simple one, whereas in additive manufacturing the process is same for complex part, thus no additional cost.

 

4 - Freedom of design

By use of new optimisation software it gives freedom to design and produce organic shapes and light-weight structures. Conventional machining has to adhere strictly to the design of manufacturing. However 3D printing the additive manufacturing process eliminate this concern since any design is possible, as long as you have right support material.

 

5 - Adaption to production with 3D printer

3D printing is typically used for prototype parts, it can be quickly expanded to production, ready to use parts and finished products. In conventional machining to finalise the part, it is normally done on CNC machine till the part is ok which costs more than normal machining, whereas in 3D printing it costs the same for prototype as well as for production.

 

6 - 3D printing and the future of manufacturing business

3D printing are not only more productive but are also for environmentally friendly. Normally when you make any part with conventional method, it has scrap leftover. A 3D printer knows the mould and design and build only what is needed. Thus 3D printed parts are more economical and earth friendly. 3D printer also has the advantages of becoming a productive manufacturing tool. With commercial 3D printer, higher production volumes can be achieved and larger products can be designed.

Myself Ravindra Gavde, Next Gen 3D Guide, founder of Facebook group "Mission 3D for Generation Next" and my mission is to prepare career seeking 10000 students for future opportunities in 3D Printing.https://www.facebook.com/groups/591306978203135/

 

   

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