3D printing is a process of making 3D objects from digital files. It works by extruding molten plastic through a nozzle onto the build platform, layer by layer, until an object is complete. While entry-level 3D printers can be purchased for around 15,000 INR, costs vary significantly depending on features and quality. 3D printing has a wide variety of applications across industries like jewelry, gifts, automotive, construction, medical, aerospace, education, and more. Common materials used include plastics like PLA and ABS, but metals and other advanced materials are also options.

2. 3D PRINT
Process of making 3 Dimensional
solid objects from a digital file

3. EVOLUTION OF 3D PRINTING

4. 3D PRINT – FUTURE SCOPE
 A.T. Kearney estimates that 3D printing will create 2-3
million jobs by 2027
 It is an American Global Management
Consulting Firm focuses on strategic issues facing businesses

5. HOW 3D PRINTER WORKS
 Works by extruding molten plastic through a
tiny nozzle under computer control
 It prints one layer, waits for it to dry, and then
prints the next layer on top

6. 3D PRINTING - WORKFLOW

7. 3D PRINTER - COST
 The size, capability, features and the price of a machine change for
each category
 Entry level 3D Printer can start as low as 15000 INR
 Commercial single print cost is 1000 – 2000 INR
 3D Printing available at Metro cities

8. BEST 3D PRINTERS FOR BEGINNERS
 BQ Witbox 2
 FlashForge Creator Pro
 Formlabs Form 2
 LulzBot Mini Desktop
 M3D Micro
 MakerBot Replicator
 XYZ Printing
 CubePro
 Ultimaker

9. 3D PRINTER – MANUFACTURER’S

10. 3D PRINT PROCESS TYPES
 Stereolithography (SLA)
 Digital Light Processing (DLP)
 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
 Selective Laser Sintering / Melting (SLS / SLM)
 Electronic Beam Melting (EBM)
 Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
 Binder Jetting (BJ)

11. 3D PRINTER TYPES

12. BEST 3D PRINTING SOFTWARES
 TinkerCAD
 SolidWorks
 FreeCAD
 SketchUP
 123D Catch
 Rhino3D
 Ultimaker Cura
 Slicer
 3D Slash
 Sculptris

13. 3D PRINTING - MATERIALS
 Nylon (Polyamide - PLA)
 ABS (Home Printers)
 Stainless Steel
 Gold
 Titanium
 Silver
 Wax
 Epoxy Resins
 Photopolymers
 Polycarbonate
 Ceramic
 Gypsum

14. 3D PRINTING - MATERIALS

15. 3D PRINTING - MATERIALS

16. 3D PRINTING - MATERIALS

17. 3D PRINTING – MATERIAL COST
 Average cost is approximately 3500 INR / Litre
 Cheapest material – PLA (Polylactic acid) / ABS
 Bio Plastic (Eco Friendly)

18. 3D PRINTING
APPLICATIONS

19. JEWELRY INDUSTRY
 Manufacture molds for making jewels

20. GIFTS INDUSTRY
 Customizable Gifts (Arts & Dolls)

21. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
 Urbee – First 3D Printed car (Body and Windows)

22. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
 Produce scale models within Arch / Construction

23. FIREARMS
 Working plastic gun that could be downloaded and
reproduced by anybody with a 3D printer

24. SPACE
 Zero G Printer – First 3D Printer (Operate in Zero Gravity)

25. 3D SELFIES
 3D Photo Booth – From 2D pictures of Customers

26. MEDICAL DEVICES
 e-NABLE – Distributed 1000s of plastic hands to children

27. BIO PRINTING
 Predicting that fully functional printed organs might take 10 to
20 years to develop

28. AGILE TOOLING
 Cost effective high quality method to quickly respond to
customer and market needs

29. FOOD INDUSTRY
 Suitable for Chocolate, Candy, Crackers, Pasta, Pizza

30. DOMESTIC USE
 Domestic 3D printing was mainly practiced by hobbyists
and enthusiasts

31. RAPID PROTOTYPING
 Used by Universities and Commercial companies

32. MASS CUSTOMIZATION
 Nokia has released the 3D designs for its case so that owners
can customize their own case and have it 3D printed

33. CULTURAL HERITAGE
 Museums have purchased 3D printers and actively recreate
missing pieces of their relics

34. EDUCATION
 3D printing allows students to create prototypes of items
without the use of expensive tooling

35. 3D PRINTING - LIMITATIONS
 High Energy Consumption
 Expensive
 Limited Materials
 Aren’t that User Friendly
 Harmful Emissions
 Slow Process
 Dangerous Weaponry

36. TRAINING SYLLABUS
 Introduction
 Applications
 Loading Materials
 Leveling the bed
 Basic 3D Modeling concepts
 Convert 2D Sketch to 3D Models
 Types of 3D Printing Materials
 Slicing packages
 3D Printer Maintenance
 3D Print a Typical Part