Abstract

3D printing is one of the big top up-to-date technologies. Our aim is to show that up to a point 3D prints can successfully replace traditionally manufactured assemblies in the case of educational projects or lab experiments. We have considered a 3D printed simple-frame robotic arm upon which we have performed FEA analyses. They have shown promising results against its steel-based peer up to certain loads under the same working conditions in terms of safety factor and safety margin.

Details

Title
3D printing. An alternative for small projects?
Author
Mihalache, A M 1 ; Nagit, G 1 ; Ripanu, M I 1 ; Slatineanu, L 1 

 Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Department of Machine Manufacturing Technology, Bld. Dimitrie Mangeron 59A, Iasi, Romania 
Publication year
2021
Publication date
Feb 2021
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17578981
e-ISSN
1757899X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2513062230
Copyright
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