Desenvolvimento de um mecanismo de movimentação dos eixos X e Y e estudo sobre a viabilidade da substituição de motores de passo por servo motores com encoders em uma impressora 3D

Abstract

This research presents the development of a drive mechanism of the x and y axes for a 3D printer, presenting the project on computer via SolidWorks software. And after the adaptation of the rest of the components of the 3D printing device, to enable the use of the mechanism already been designed, making the assembly of 3D printer. The project of the drive mechanism of the x and y axes was based on a 3D printer Rep Rap Prusa Mendel model. This work also presents an economic viability study for decision matrix that evaluates the possibility of substitution of stepper motors by servo motors with encoders. Considering that, using servo motors with encoders the process will be controlled by the program and also for the control system, however, have higher costs, more complex control systems compared to the stepper motors.