Design of Historical Mechanisms in 3D Printer

Abstract

AbstractAdvanced engineering design approaches have long been used in the field of engineering design and production, which encompasses the processes required to design, manufacture, assemble, and maintain products and systems. Following a typical method that includes developing conceptual ideas based on the product’s purpose and use, modeling it with 3D software, and finally processing and printing it. Traditional engineering transforms logical, mathematical, and abstract concepts into tangible objects. It progresses from the creation of physical objects or systems to the creation of digital models. From manual measurements, many ways have evolved to utilize the possibilities given by 3D technologies. This paper examines a reverse engineering case study to see what the opportunities and problems are for reverse engineering and production control utilizing 3D design methodology and technologies. This project focuses on Juanelo Turriano’s mechanism study and redesign. Once the design has been created, the pieces are printed and assembled. This allows to detect design failures and possible problems while setting parameters in the corresponding manufacturing machines. Solving this problems improve the accuracy and functionality of future construction. This article details a case study that investigated the benefits and drawbacks of using 3D design technologies for reverse engineering and structural redesign.KeywordsReverse engineeringHydraulic machineJuanelo TurrianoCADModelingTopic ClassificationComputer aided design