Design, manufacturing and problem analysis of an entirely FDM 3D printed linear pneumatic actuator

Abstract

The analysis consists of an attempt to manufacture a simple prototype of full plastic 3d printed linear actuators without the use of postprocessing techniques and establishing a baseline for further research. In this paper the design of three iterations of FDM 3D printed pneumatic cylinders are presented. The problems arising from not using any postprocessing on either of the parts and using only 3d printed parts for the construction is also discussed. In the final chapter the design hurdles for the design and manufacturing of such an actuator are presented