Thesis Work: Analysis of print tolerances for 3D printing with different materials and nozzle dimensions

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This Position reports to:
Production Engineering Manager




Your role and responsibilities

3D printing is increasingly being used for prototyping and small-scale production. Despite the maturity of the technology, print accuracy varies depending on the material, nozzle dimension, settings and the complexity of the geometry. In order to ensure quality and predictability in future prints, a systematic mapping of tolerances and deviations is needed.

Details:

• Period: April-June
• Number of credits: 15ECTS/hp
• Number of students for this thesis work: 2
• Location: partly on-site

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how different materials and nozzle dimensions affect the dimensional accuracy of printing. The results will provide recommendations for which combinations of materials and nozzles provide the best tolerances for different types of geometries.

The project should result in:

• A set of test models (cylinders, steps, height references)
• A systematic measurement of print deviations
• A comparison between different materials and nozzle dimensions
• An analysis of variations between identical printouts (repetition accuracy)
• A report with conclusions and recommendations

Qualifications for the role

• The student should have a basic understanding of FDM/FFF technology and 3D printing processes
• Knowledge of simple CAD modelling to create test geometries
• Ability to perform accurate measurements using calipers or micrometers
• Basic skills in data processing and statistical analysis are expected
• Experience with 3D printers is beneficial but not mandatory
• Be able to plan and execute structured experiments
• Strong ability to summarize findings and write a clear technical report is required

Recruiting Manager Elin Aspund, elin.asplund1@se.abb.com, will answer your questions.

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