Research, design, and implementation of a 3d candy printer

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION FACULTY FOR HIGH QUALITY TRAINING GRADUATION THESIS ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A 3D CANDY PRINTER ADVISOR : Ph.D VU QUANG HUY STUDENT: DANG THANH QUOC BAO TRAN QUANG DUONG NGUYEN LE QUOC TRUNG SKL Ho Chi Minh City, August 2023 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION FACULTY FOR HIGH QUALITY TRAINING GRADUATION PROJECT Topic: “RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A 3D CANDY PRINTER” Student's name: DANG THANH QUOC BAO Student ID: 18146007 Student's name: TRAN QUANG DUONG Student ID: 19146171 Student's name: NGUYEN LE QUOC TRUNG Student ID: 19146288 Major: MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Advisor: Dr.VU QUANG HUY Ho Chi Minh City, August 2023 HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence – Freedom– Happiness FACULTY FOR HIGH QUALITY TRAINING -Ho Chi Minh City, July 15, 2023 Project GRADUATION PROJECT ASSIGNMENT Advisor: Dr Vu Quang Huy Student Information: DANG THANH QUOC BAO Student ID: 18146007 Phone: 0932182842 TRAN QUANG DUONG Student ID: 19146171 Phone: 0847572777 NGUYEN LE QUOC TRUNG Student ID: 19146288 Phone: 0912508467 Topic code: 22223DT189 Project title: Research, design, and implementation of a 3D candy printer Initial materials provided by the advisor: - How the 3D printer works - The operation of the 3D print heads Content of the project: - Research: + Overview of 3D Printing Technology + Current State of 3D Printed Food + Market Analysis - Design: + Printer Requirements + System Architecture + Software and User Interface - Manufacture: + Material Selection + Printing Process + Quality Control and Safety Final product: - Summarize the findings from the research, design, and manufacturing stages of the 3D candy printer - Emphasize the potential impact of this technology on the confectionery industry and its ability to offer unique customization and innovation - Discuss future possibilities and areas for further improvement in 3D candy printing Date of assignment: …/2023 Date of submission: …/2023 Presentation language: The report: Vietnamese English Presentation of reports: Vietnamese English DEAN (Sign with full name) HEAD OF THE SECTION (Sign with full name) Allowed to protect……………………………………………………… (INSTRUCTOR Sign with full name) INSTRUCTOR (Sign with full name) SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence – Freedom– Happiness -Ho Chi Minh City, July 15, 2023 ADVISOR’S EVALUATION SHEET Student's name: DANG THANH QUOC BAO Student ID: 18146007 Student's name: TRAN QUANG DUONG Student ID: 19146171 Student's name: NGUYEN LE QUOC TRUNG Student ID: 19146288 Major: Mechatronics Engineering Technology Project title: Research, design, and implementation of a 3D candy printer Advisor: Dr Vu Quang Huy EVALUATION Content of the project: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… Strengths: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Weaknesses: …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Approval for oral defense? (Approved or denied) …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Overall evaluation: (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Ho Chi Minh City, July 15th, 2023 INSTRUCTOR (Sign with full name) SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence – Freedom– Happiness -Ho Chi Minh City, July 15th, 2023 PRE-DEFENSE EVALUATION SHEET Student's name: DANG THANH QUOC BAO Student ID: 18146007 Student's name: TRAN QUANG DUONG Student ID: 19146171 Student's name: NGUYEN LE QUOC TRUNG Student ID: 19146288 Major: Mechatronics Engineering Technology Project title: Research, design, and implementation of a 3D candy printer Name of Reviewer: … EVALUATION Content and workload of the project Strengths: Weaknesses: Approval for oral defense? (Approved or denied) Reviewer’s questions for project valuation Mark: …………… (In words: .) Ho Chi Minh City, July 15th, 2023 REVIEWER (Sign with full name) DISCLAIMER Subject: “RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A 3D CANDY PRINTER” Instructor: DR VU QUANG HUY Student's first & last name: Quoc-Bao Dang Thanh Student’ID: 18146007 Contact phone number: 0932182842 Email: 18146007@student.hcmute.edu.vn Quang-Duong Tran Student’ID: 19146171 Contact phone number: 0847572777 Email: 19146171@student.hcmute.edu.vn Quoc-Trung Nguyen Le Student’ID: 19146288 Contact phone number: 0912508467 Email: 19146288@student.hcmute.edu.vn Promises: “We hereby pledge that this graduation project is entirely done by the team and completed based on the knowledge and experience we have accumulated during our studies and work at school The results of the graduation project are due to the group’s process of finding documents and researching The team hereby declares that the results of this study have not been used for any other report or graduate course at the same level.” Ho Chi Minh City, July 15th 2023 Group representative's signature (Signature with full name) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First of all, we would like to give our sincere thanks to the teachers of the Faculty of Mechatronics Engineering, as well as the teachers of the University of Technology and Education of Ho Chi Minh City They have imparted valuable knowledge and skills in our research, study and work during the time the student group studied and researched at the university Thereby, we understand more about their profession and have the background knowledge to carry out this graduation project Also, our team would like to sincerely thank the instructor, Dr Vu Quang Huy, who has always been dedicated to accompanying us during the project, wholeheartedly instructing and imparting knowledge and experience to our team so that we can complete our project in the best way Finally, we would like to thank our family and friends who have always supported, helped, and encouraged us during the process of working on the graduation project Last but not least, we would like to give our thanks to the forerunner who has enthusiastically guided and answered our questions so that we could complete this graduation project Sincerely thank! HCMC, July15th, 2023 Group representative's signature (Signature with full name) ABSTRACT RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A 3D CANDY PRINTER The convergence of 3D printing technology and the confectionery industry has paved the way for innovative possibilities in the creation of edible treats This report explores the research, design, and manufacture of a 3D candy printer, aiming to revolutionize the making of candies The research phase provides an overview of 3D printing technology, its current applications, and the market analysis of the confectionery industry The design phase outlines the specific requirements, system architecture, and software components necessary for the 3D candy printer The manufacturing phase delves into material selection, printing processes, and quality control measures By combining the art of confectionery with additive manufacturing, the 3D candy printer offers the potential for customized candies and unique flavors while presenting challenges in taste, texture, and safety This report highlights the impact of this technology on the confectionery industry and explores future possibilities for advancement in 3D candy printing Because of these, with my own knowledge, experience, and the help of my group's teachers, I chose the topic of my graduation project as "Research, design, and implementation of a 3D candy printer" II TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCLAIMER ABSTRACT II TABLE OF CONTENTS III LIST OF THE FIGURES VI LIST OF THE TABLES VIII LIST OF ACRONYMS IX CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Problems 1.2 The scientific and practical significance of the topic 1.3 Research objectives of the topic 1.4 Research subjects 1.5 Research methods 1.6 Graduation project structure CHAPTER 2: FUNDAMENTAL THEORY 2.1 Overview of 3D printers 2.1.1 Invention and Early Developments 2.1.2 Industrial Adoption and Advancements 2.1.3 Consumer and Desktop 3D Printing 2.1.4 Advancements and Diverse Applications 2.1.5 Current State and Future Directions 2.2 3D Printers 2.2.1 Definition and Function 2.2.2 Working Principles 2.2.3 Applications 2.2.4 Types of 3D Printers 2.2.5 Advancements and Future Outlook 2.3 Products on The Market 10 2.4 Common Types of Candy 18 2.5 Formula and Raw Materials 21 2.6 FDM Method (Fused Deposition Modeling) 21 III Figure 6.7: Select the toolbar Figure 6.: Select the toolbar After installing the printing parameters, click "Slice" below to proceed to divide the printing class Through the process of dividing the “ stl" file printing class will be compiled in the form of “ Gcode" to run 3D printers Figure 6.8: Click on Slice Figure 6.: Click on Slice After performing the steps above, we through the "Preview" section to conduct the printing of printed layers 62 Figure 6.: Print layer simulation Figure 6.9: Print layer simulation Save the file to the disk and pass it through the SD card to carry through the printer to perform the construction 6.3 Working principle - After supplying materials -> Start the printer - Adjust the temperature to suit the ingredients - Select the print file -> When the temperature is up enough to print -> Start printing - After completing the print head will be returned to "home" -> Finished printing The material is fed into the container and then heated and extruded Applying FDM printing method, 3D printing is quite easy because this is a popular method and the technological complexity is not too high to perform 3D printing operations 63 CHAPTER 7: CONCLUSION 7.1 Result Figure 7.: 3D candy printer Figure 7.1: 3D candy printer ❖ Achieve The current 3D printer has worked stably, to achieve smoothness when printing through tweaking Printed products are quite good in shape as well as that indicates the ability of the project The machine can operate with a fairly large space, depending on the case that refines The temperature responds enough to melt the printing material Depending on the type of candy that adjusts the temperature accordingly Currently, the candies used are the type with low melting temperature and fast winter time like: chocolate chip… ❖ Limit Print Speed and Efficiency: 3D printing is generally a slow process compared to traditional candy manufacturing methods The layer-by-layer printing process can take significant time, especially for complex or large designs This slower production speed may limit the output and efficiency of candy production 64 Print Size and Scale: The size and build volume of 3D candy printers may limit the size of the candies that can be produced Depending on the printer's specifications, it may not be feasible to create large or life-sized candies Printers with limited build volumes may also restrict the quantity of candies that can be produced at once Print Resolution and Surface Finish: Achieving high levels of detail and smooth surface finishes in 3D-printed candies can be challenging The layering process may result in visible layer lines or a rough texture, which can impact the overall aesthetic appeal of the candies Support Structures and Post-Processing: Some candy designs may require the use of support structures during printing to ensure stability and accuracy These support structures need to be removed manually after printing, which can be time-consuming and may require additional post-processing steps Cost: 3D candy printers and the associated materials can be relatively expensive, especially for high-quality and professional-grade equipment The cost of maintenance, replacement parts, and edible materials should be considered when evaluating the viability of 3D candy printing Food Safety and Regulations: When working with 3D candy printers, it is crucial to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards Edible materials used for printing should meet appropriate health and safety guidelines to ensure the candies are safe for consumption 7.2 Development - Upgrade the print material extrusion unit - Adjusted the mechanism and improved the Z-axis movement - Improve print speed, research and innovation will focus on optimizing printing processes, enhancing printer hardware and refining material formulations to reduce print time and increase production output - Currently, the range of edible materials available for 3D candy printing is somewhat limited so further research is needed - Integrated advanced features such as sample scanning, intelligent operation, control and self-adjusting parameters depending on the printed material - Strengthen research on printing materials to suit the content of substances meeting safety standards 65 REFFERENCES Vietnamese [1] Tính toán thiết kế hệ thống truyền động và lựa chọn hệ thống dẫn hướng dùng cho máy phay CNC, Nguyễn Văn Thuận, Trường ĐH Bách Khoa Hà Nội [2] Nguyễn Hữu Lộc, Cơ sở thiết kế máy, NXB ĐHQG Tp.HCM, 2016 [3] Thiết kế, chế tạo máy in 3D sử dụng cấu COREXY – Nguyễn Cảnh Hà, Nguyễn Trọng Kha, Trần Văn Lân, trường ĐH Sư phạm Kỹ Thuật Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh, tháng năm 2016 [4] PGS.TS Trịnh Chất, TS Lê Văn Uyển, Thiết kế hệ dẫn động khí tập 1, Nhà xuất bản Giáo Dục [5] Trần Ngọc Nhuần (2006),” Phương pháp tính trùn đợng đai răng”, Tạp chí Khoa học – Cơng nghệ Thủy sản English [6] “The History of Additive Manufacturing: From The 1980s to Today | Prototal UK.” https://prototaluk.com/blog/history-of-additive-manufacturing/ (accessed Jul 01, 2023) Some reference websites: https://icdayroi.com https://www.thegioiic.com https://3dlinhkien.com https://sakuravn.com.vn https://technicalvnplus.com https://xtmechanicalblog.com https://www.youtube.com 66 APPENDICES Draw 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 S K L 0