Project number
16076
Organization
Raytheon Missile Systems
Academic year
2016-2017
The goal of this project is to improve the time required to create a high-quality 3-D-printed component. The team designed an automated magnetic tool changer for an existing 3-D printer.
The modification maintains existing printer capabilities gives 3-D prints a precision finish using end mills, drills and other machining tools. The new tool mount is attached magnetically to the printing head carriage, and tools are mounted on the printer frame for easy access by the carriage. Tools can be picked up and returned swiftly and precisely by the carriage and returned to their original positions when not in use.
The modification maintains existing printer capabilities gives 3-D prints a precision finish using end mills, drills and other machining tools. The new tool mount is attached magnetically to the printing head carriage, and tools are mounted on the printer frame for easy access by the carriage. Tools can be picked up and returned swiftly and precisely by the carriage and returned to their original positions when not in use.