Implementation of 6R strategy in FDM printing process: Case: Small electronic enclosure box

Abstract

This paper provides an algorithm for the application of additive manufacturing in the sustainable development of the enterprise. The manufacturing process includes the process of manufacturing preparation, the process of realization of manufacturing (or remanufacturing), the end of the manufacturing process with additional processing and recycling process. A 6R strategy in the realization of new or redesign of existing elements/parts has been implemented. Additive manufacturing or FDM printing technology enables frequent and simple modification of the model at a customer's request, and prior to the model enters the manufacturing itself. The starting material for making the model was polylactic acid (PLA). This paper aims to present the procedure of the realization of an electronics enclosure for a miniature pressure transmitter on a 3D printer. This gives the designer the opportunity to correct existing errors, modify the product according to the requirements of end-users, or to design a completely new product (prototype). In order for the algorithm to get the right confirmation, it is important to design a product that enables: accessibility, easy interchangeability, disassembly, the possibility of finishing and reuse.

Keywords

• algorithm
• sustainable development
• 6r
• additive manufacturing
• electronic enclosure box