3D Printed model of Spice-grinding Machine
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Hi, I am Bhupesh Jindal, currently pursuing a b.tech in Mechanical And Automation from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi.
I heard about 3d printing a few years ago but didn’t know much about it like how it works, its working principle, etc.
Then I heard about the Advanced 3D Printing Program offered by Curosity3D in our college from my professors and after that, I also attended the masterclass conducted by them.
After that masterclass, my interest in 3d printing became even more and I engaged myself in this course. During this course, a 3D Printer was given to me for 12 days at my home.
A 3D printer at your home not only gives you the right to print anything anytime but also to solve the small problems of your day-to-day life. Just, for example, I shared a short video that shows how I solved a small but dangerous problem around me.
I had printed a lot of things on a 3D printer and wanted to share the pics and videos of some interesting stuff. I had a great time with the 3d printer and really enjoyed each and every day of the course with new learnings.
At the end of the course, I built a project in which I decided to 3d print a model of a spice grinding machine used in my father’s business. This machine is basically used to grind the different types of spices.
In this project:
First, I click the images of the actual working machine at different angles and different views.
After that I designed the 3d model of the machine in designing software, having more than 35 different parts!
Then, I assembled all those parts in CAD.
4. FInally, I 3D Printed each part of the design with the help of software named ‘Cura’ which was taught us very well by Raunaq sir, in which they taught us how to use different advanced and expert features to optimize our 3d print.
5. After assembly the printed parts, my model was ready!
The biggest challenge for me in this project was the accuracy of each part which was up to 0.1mm because my aim is not only to print a model but also it had to run, now running of model not means that it will grind the spices but obviously shows the whole working of the actual machine.
The shaft having hammers mounted on it rotates to grind the spices, if it touches any part, it will not rotate and damage the other parts also.
And the other challenge that came while printing is that each part needs to be printed with minimum supports, under reduced cost, and should have a better surface finish so the model looks great.
At last, I would strongly recommend this advanced 3D printing program as it will give you a printer at your home and gave you the right to print anything which you want to print and also helps you to solve your problems on your own.
The scope of this technology is very high as it is used in a wide range of industries from small industries to big automotive, aerospace, defense, and health care industries.
