3D Printing in The Classroom: Last Modified 2/10/12
3D Printing in The Classroom: Last Modified 2/10/12
3D Printing in The Classroom: Last Modified 2/10/12
Copyright 2012 Board of Trustees, University of Illinois. All rights reserved. Last modified 2/10/12
Today
Learn about creating nano-sized 3-D objects
Learn about polymerization and how it can be
initiated by light
Learn how to use this technology to create
3-D objects
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Micromanufacturing
Current micromanufacturing methods make
relatively flat objects.
Alignment of layers hard to
achieve
Process very complex and
expensive
Example of 2.5D objects
Flat objects called 2-D or 2.5-D
50 microns
Micro Gears Photonic Crystal Bioreactor 4
3-Dimensional Printing
Work of Professor
Nicholas Fang in
nanoscale optical
imaging
Idea is to mimic a
complicated and
expensive lab
setup in an
inexpensive way.
Uses equipment
normally found in
a school
classroom.
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3-Dimensional Printing
So, cant take
$ 500,000
machine into
classroom
what can
students do?
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3-Dimensional Printing
data
projector
product elevator
(3-d object)
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Light-Activated Polymer
uv light reacts +
with initiator to
create two
radicals.
Radicals each
have single free
electron.
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Light Activated Polymer
Radical bonds +
with monomer.
Now single free
electron at end of
chain
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Light Activated Polymer
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Elevator Design
Drawer slide provides
smooth movement.
T-nut and threaded
screw controls motion.
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Slicing the 3D Object
3D objects are
constructed by
slices.
Overlapping
between layers is
generally
required.
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Overhanging Structures?
Amount of
Sudan I
determines
thickness of
Optical
layer. absorption
depth
Optical
absorption
depth
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What to Do
Make black/white images.
Set up system.
Print!
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Slicing the 3D Object
Create each
different slice.
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Sample
To make a rectangular box
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Sample
To make a rectangular box
Repeat this
slide to
make a
taller
rectangular
cube
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Alignment is Important
Be sure each slide aligns.
To align - copy slide, make modifications.
Check properties.
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Preparation Slides
Polymer reacts with uv light.
Polymer does NOT react with red light, but
we can see red.
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Alignment Slide
Make a red version of the largest image to
align.
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Instructions
Use red text for instructions.
Repeat 25 times
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Final
Put these elements together in one file.
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Examples of Objects
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Using Math
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Student Objects
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Student Objects
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A Different Application!
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One Layer at a Time
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Mathematical Sculpture
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Mathematical Sculptures
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The Holy Grail
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Engagement Ring!
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