Introduction of 3D Graphy in Engineering Sector
The term engineering is derived from the latin word ingenium,which means cleverness. And ingeniare which means to contrive, devise. So the scientific principles of engineering will include design and to build machines.
Engineering is a broad discipline broken down into several sub- disciplines. Engineering is often characterised as having four main branches. Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering is the design and manufacture of physical or mechanical systems, such as power and energy systems, aerospace, aircraft, Aero engines, Automotive engines, Turbine Engines, weapons systems, powertrains, robots and various mechanical components like tools and others.
Further there is also Interdisciplinary Engineering which includes Aerospace and Marine engineering.
Aerospace Engineering studies design, manufacturing satellites, rockets, helicopters, drones etc. It is a study of aerodynamics with the right design to ensure the vehicle is safe and efficient.
Marine Engineering is related to any build made close or on the ocean. Eg. Ships, Oil rigs, submarines, watercraft propulsion and others.
3D TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING is gaining lot of prominence in this new age of technology proliferation introducing us to DIGITAL MANUFACTURING. It is a part of the fourth Industrial revolution i.e. Industry 4.0 with many advantagesbenefiting various industries. Apart from prototypes which is very relevant and import for different industry today. 3D technology is definitely proven to be more cost effective even for certain sectors and specialisation where customised manufacturing is the only good choice and solution. 3D Technology includes 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, 3D Imaging, 3D Design ( Design for Additive, Generative Design ) 3D Software, 3D Simulation, 3D Visualisation – AR & VR and Materials.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is also called Additive Manufacturing. It has different uses and is becoming an integral part of the workflow in each of this engineering specialisation. 3D printing in engineering is a natural progression from computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology which has been used for years by manufacturing hubs and factories. And today we have reached a time where we have digital manufacturing which is the future. Every shop floor of factories or plant would need 3D printers to get the proof of concept to make multiple prototypes to get it approved for subsequent manufacturing using conventional Subtractive Manufacturing either through CNC, forging, Injection moulding, casting etc. So 3D printerHardware is now an integral part of the factory set up. We also believe with the advent of time every customer will have a unique choice and preference. So since customisation will be the right preference. We believe going forward mass customisation is the future of manufacturing. And this will be achieved by 3D Printers alone. So3D Printer manufacturers are nowoffering specialized materials and 3D printers to be set up in the factories. 3D Printers can also manufacture functional parts. So it is now used beyond prototypes.
All engineering applications with 3D printing is expanding rapidly day after day and has started to be included in different branches of specialisation like Aerospace, Automobile, Tooling, Consumer Products, Construction, Marine – Offshore & Onshore, Shipbuilding etc.
