Design and Simulation of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Metal Printer Based on Fibre Laser Technique

Authors

  • Siti Iriaty Sa Ismail Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Khairol Anuar Mohd Ariffin Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Idris Shah Ismail Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Zaimah Hasan Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.59.1.255264

Keywords:

3D metal printer, Fused deposition modelling, Fiber laser

Abstract

This study aims to design and analysed the structure of the frame of a 3D metal printer. First, this work calculates the static stress on a frame structure. Second, as vibration could affect the effectiveness and performance of a 3D metal printer, this study also concentrates on building a frame structure with minimum vibration. SolidWorks is the software used in this study to sketch and simulate designed 3D models. Finite element analysis (FEA) was used for the simulation part to assess the frame's static and vibration motion analyses. In the analysis using the aluminium 6061 alloy material on the frame design, the result analysed the value at a three-point location. Based on simulation results, the yield strength of the structure is 55.1 x 106 N/m2. The maximum value of von Mises stress does not exceed the yield strength at points 1, 2, and 3. Accordingly, point 2 (365 mm) was selected as the location for the fibre laser head since it had the least amount of vibration. The design is, therefore, capable of withstanding the applied load. In conclusion, a new 3D metal printer's frame design has been analysed to demonstrate its sturdy structure and minimal vibration

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Author Biographies

Siti Iriaty Sa Ismail, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

iriaty.ismail@gmail.com

Mohd Khairol Anuar Mohd Ariffin, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

khairol@upm.edu.my

Mohd Idris Shah Ismail, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

ms_idris@upm.edu.my

Zaimah Hasan, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

zaimah@uniten.edu.my

Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

lalegani.mr@gmail.com

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Published

2024-10-11

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