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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Build your own FDM 3D printer for Rapid Prototyping

Build your own FDM 3D printer for Rapid Prototyping

Paramasivam, Sivaprakash
K, Sekar
M, Purushoth

Paperback

Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 6209625673
ISBN13: 9786209625671
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Mar 24 2026
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The project focuses on the design and fabrication of a cost-effective Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer for rapid prototyping applications. The printer is developed using a Cartesian mechanism, integrating mechanical components, electronics, and control systems to achieve precise layer-by-layer material deposition. Key elements include the frame structure, motion system, extruder assembly, heated bed, and microcontroller-based control unit.The system is designed to convert digital 3D models into physical objects using thermoplastic materials such as PLA. Slicing software is used to generate G-code, which controls the printer's movements and extrusion process. Special emphasis is given to improving print quality, temperature stability, and bed adhesion, including the potential integration of a PEI-coated build surface.This project demonstrates an affordable and efficient solution for rapid prototyping, enabling quick design validation and product development in engineering applications.

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