Implementation of 6R strategy in FDM printing process: Case: Small electronic enclosure box

Внедрение стратегии 6R в процесс FDM-печати: пример небольшого корпуса электронного устройства
Miloš Vorkapić, Mohammad Al Hasan, Dragoljub Tanović, Marija Baltić, Branislav Tomić
2020-01-01

6R strategyFDM printingadditive manufacturingelectronic enclosurepolylactic acid (PLA)
This paper provides an algorithm for the application of additive manufacturing in the sustainable development of the enterprise. The manufacturing process includes the process of manufacturing preparation, the process of realization of manufacturing (or remanufacturing), the end of the manufacturing process with additional processing and recycling process. A 6R strategy in the realization of new or redesign of existing elements/parts has been implemented. Additive manufacturing or FDM printing technology enables frequent and simple modification of the model at a customer's request, and prior to the model enters the manufacturing itself. The starting material for making the model was polylactic acid (PLA). This paper aims to present the procedure of the realization of an electronics enclosure for a miniature pressure transmitter on a 3D printer. This gives the designer the opportunity to correct existing errors, modify the product according to the requirements of end-users, or to design a completely new product (prototype). In order for the algorithm to get the right confirmation, it is important to design a product that enables: accessibility, easy interchangeability, disassembly, the possibility of finishing and reuse.
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Additive manufacturing allows designers to correct errors, modify existing products, or develop entirely new prototypes before or during realization.
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FDM printing with PLA enables rapid, simple modification of product models before manufacturing in response to customer or end-user requirements.
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The paper presents an algorithm applying a 6R strategy to sustainable additive manufacturing, covering preparation, production or remanufacturing, finishing, and recycling.
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The procedure is demonstrated through fabrication of an electronics enclosure for a miniature pressure transmitter using a 3D printer.
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The proposed design approach emphasizes accessibility, easy interchangeability, disassembly, finishing, and reuse to support sustainable product realization.

FDM-printed PLA electronics enclosure box for a miniature pressure transmitter

Implementation of the 6R strategy in the enclosure’s additive-manufacturing lifecycle, including design modification, remanufacturing, finishing, disassembly, interchangeability, reuse, and recycling

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Miloš Vorkapić
Mohammad Al Hasan
Dragoljub Tanović
Marija Baltić
Branislav Tomić
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