Comparative Study Between Conventional and Robotic Methods in 3D Printing

Abstract

Abstract The 3D printing is a technology of manufacturing that is now well known. Usually the part is obtain using layer-by-layer deposition and the main inconvenience of this process is that the deposition of material takes place in the plane (2D space) and then it is moved to the next plane by applying a constant increment on the third axis. The accuracy of the product is given by the increment value. The properties of the product, such as strength, also is given by the bond that is made between the layer and the density of the layers. Nowadays, it is proposed a new type of 3D printing using robotic arms. This approach give the possibility to work in 3D space and obtain a 3D defined deposition. It is believed that the properties of the part will be improved together with the mechanical properties of the part. In this article will be presented a comparative study that will indicate the positive and negative aspects of both conventional 3D printing and robotic printing.