{"id":319,"date":"2021-11-26T13:06:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T13:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/?p=319"},"modified":"2022-11-14T15:44:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T15:44:31","slug":"why-3d-print-with-robots-what-is-ram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robotics24.net\/blog\/why-3d-print-with-robots-what-is-ram\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udda8 Why 3D print with robots? What is RAM?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We have all seen that 3d printing is being used more and more every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these traditional printers have limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robotics or rather RAM (Robotic Additive Manufacturing) by solving these problems has gone even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of 3D printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid Prototyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced time to market (TTM) for small batch production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many usable materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of material waste such as process waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconstructed surfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add the benefits of RAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Robots used for Additive Manufacturing (AM), allow the creation of products of practically unlimited size, so the advantages are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High print size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Far more complex shapes than traditional 3D printers and other manufacturing methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceptional speed and precision thanks to the freedom of the axes of a robotic arm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which robots to use for large-scale 3D printing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robotic Arm &#8211; more freedom of movement of the printhead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gantry robot &#8211; easier to build (similar to a desktop 3D printer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scara robot &#8211; more printing speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What materials?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metals (aluminium, steel, cobalt, titanium, gold, silver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic (Nylon, PLA, ABS, PET)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fibres (glass, carbon, Kevlar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood and Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceramics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conductive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bio-materials for medical applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food (protein, complex foods, whole meals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In which sectors? &#8211; Use cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed below are some areas where robotic 3D printing is gaining momentum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industry (<a href=\"https:\/\/mx3d.com\/industries\/manufacturing\/mx3d-robot-arm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D robot arm<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomedical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art and design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction and architecture (<a href=\"https:\/\/cobod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buildings<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aerospace and defence (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.relativityspace.com\/stargate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rockets<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automotive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy (<a href=\"https:\/\/ai-build.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wind turbines<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you print only in layers? \u2013 3D Printing methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, different types of process can be used, depending on the performance values of the product and the characteristics of the material chosen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers that melt and extrude thermoplastic filaments, which a printer nozzle deposits layer by layer in the build area. Another example of material extrusion is Robocasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Selective laser sintering additive manufacturing that uses a high-power laser to melt small particles of thermoplastic powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SLA (Stereolithography) Stereolithography 3D printing that uses a laser to cure thermosetting liquid resins into hardened plastic (photopolymerization).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LOM (Laminated Object Manufacturing) The MA overlays, cuts and glues sheets of material to make artifacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating 3D curves instead of 2D layers (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mataerial.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mataerial.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to print three-dimensionally?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The printing speed depends on the material, the quality and the type of printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The quality of the object is indirectly proportional to the printing speed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For small to medium sized 3D objects, printer speeds range from 20mm\/s to 200mm\/s.While for larger products you can get up to 500mm per second or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So printing times vary depending on the speed and size of the finished object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there limits to what you can print?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to imagination another limitation of printing is that you cannot print patent or copyrighted items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Robotic Additive Manufacturing will not completely replace other production methods, but can be complementary especially in areas of customization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robotics is applied to many fields! 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