Implementación de un sistema de recuperación de residuos generados en la impresión 3D

Abstract

The project focused on the design and construction of a recovery system for the waste generated by 3D printing through material deposition. The main objective was the reformulation and recycling of supports, failed prints, and expired rolls resulting from the use of this technology. To address this issue, a detailed analysis of various influential factors was conducted, incorporating data obtained through exhaustive bibliographic research and presenting a proposed model that was refined through field testing. These tests included determining the optimal temperatures and speeds for the melting and injection of thermoplastic, as well as the appropriate formulation for its chemical recompositing. In the economic sphere, an exhaustive analysis of the system's profitability was conducted. This analysis comprised a detailed evaluation of costs and benefits, providing an integral vision of the project that included elements such as the return on investment and the payback period. The essence of this comprehensive approach lay in achieving sustainable economic performance, highlighting innovation in the recovery of waste generated by 3D printing as raw material for its reuse as a distinctive component of this project.