1. P16512 – 3D Printing Ink Development Test Rig

2. Agenda Team Introductions Background Stakeholders Problem Statement
Use Scenario
Customer Requirements
Engineering Requirements
Risk Assessment
Project Plan Draft
Questions

3. Team Introductions Name Major Team Role Amanda Gratton
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Project Manager
Elizabeth Logan
Mechanical Engineering
Purchaser
Noah Melnick
Electrical Engineering
Facilitator
Scott Marshall
Brandon Frey
Naresh Kanagasabai

4. Background
Print heads are key components for Layered Manufacturing and 3D printing systems
Different ink formulations need to be evaluated
The process of curing the ink can be costly
Lizzy – Xerox wants to repurpose their printheads, test different ink formulations for compatibility, curing and engineering properties
Pictured is schematic of test rig provided by Xerox

5. RIT Xerox Stakeholders MSD I Team – P16512 Dr. Cormier William Nowak
Paul McConville
William Nowak
Brandon – Dr. Cormier and Paul are Customers, Bill is Guide but also works at xerox

6. Problem Statement Current State Desired State Deliverables
Currently there is no efficient way for Xerox to test new ink formulations
Desired State
A 3D Printing Ink Development test rig using Xerox print heads and drivers to evaluate potential ink formulations
The test rig will utilize a cost-effective UV curing system
The test rig will employ precise 2D and 3D motion control
Deliverables
Fully Functioning Prototype
User Manual
Poster for ImagineRIT
Technical Paper
All Design Documentation
Noah

7. Use Scenario
Brandon

8. Customer Requirements
Scott

9. Engineering Requirements
Scott

10. Potential Risks
Slider comes out of calibration when changing direction
Print Head malfunctions/jams up
UV light can be harmful if bystanders are exposed to it
UV lamp does not cure ink correctly
Print head moving in Z axis comes into contact with printed material and damages print head
Not enough time when everyone (Team, Guide and Customers) can meet
Noah

11. Project Plan Draft

12. Project Plan Draft

13. Questions?