Bachelor thesis

completed on 25 October 2017 by Marvin Banse

• elaboration
• poster

3D printers offer the possibility to transfer prototypes from CAD programmes into a physical model very quickly. However, 3D printers use a material adding tool (extruder) which is not universal. For some applications, a material-removing tool (milling machine) would be better. In both processes, it is important that the extruder and the milling cutter are positioned precisely in the space. This is commonly referred to as routing and the positioning unit as a router.

The aim of the project is to design, build and document a three-axis router. Components that are as inexpensive and easy to obtain as possible should be used. Particular attention should be paid to the selection and integration of the required software so that it can be used smoothly.

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Theel
• Robert Schadek