Build your own FDM 3D printer for Rapid Prototyping

Bys: Paramasivam, Sivaprakash, K, Sekar, M, Purushoth

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209625673
• ISBN13: 9786209625671
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"