(1) The student is studying the feasibility of using 3D printed parts for sewing machines in garment manufacturing to reduce costs and delivery times for replacements.
(2) Various 3D printed machine parts like presser feet and feed dogs were tested on machines and evaluated for factors like contact area, pressure, and deformation.
(3) While some parts like basic presser feet showed promise, more complex parts with small or moving pieces like feed dogs were not suitable for 3D printing due to limitations of the technology. Customization of some parts was possible with modifications or reinforcements.
(1) The student is studying the feasibility of using 3D printed parts for sewing machines in garment manufacturing to reduce costs and delivery times for replacements.
(2) Various 3D printed machine parts like presser feet and feed dogs were tested on machines and evaluated for factors like contact area, pressure, and deformation.
(3) While some parts like basic presser feet showed promise, more complex parts with small or moving pieces like feed dogs were not suitable for 3D printing due to limitations of the technology. Customization of some parts was possible with modifications or reinforcements.
(1) The student is studying the feasibility of using 3D printed parts for sewing machines in garment manufacturing to reduce costs and delivery times for replacements.
(2) Various 3D printed machine parts like presser feet and feed dogs were tested on machines and evaluated for factors like contact area, pressure, and deformation.
(3) While some parts like basic presser feet showed promise, more complex parts with small or moving pieces like feed dogs were not suitable for 3D printing due to limitations of the technology. Customization of some parts was possible with modifications or reinforcements.
(1) The student is studying the feasibility of using 3D printed parts for sewing machines in garment manufacturing to reduce costs and delivery times for replacements.
(2) Various 3D printed machine parts like presser feet and feed dogs were tested on machines and evaluated for factors like contact area, pressure, and deformation.
(3) While some parts like basic presser feet showed promise, more complex parts with small or moving pieces like feed dogs were not suitable for 3D printing due to limitations of the technology. Customization of some parts was possible with modifications or reinforcements.
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Student Name Varun Mehrotra
Student email Varun.mehrotra@nift.ac.in
Varunmehrotra@live.in Students phone no: +91-8585918188 Faculty Mentor: (Prof. Prabir Jana, Mr. Deepak Panghal) Industry Mentor: Production) FARIDABAD)
Mr.
Sunil
Jeso
Joseph
(GM
(SHAHI EXPORTS PVT. LTD,
FEASIBILITY OF USING 3D PRINTED SEWING MACHINE PARTS IN
GARMENT MANUFACTURING Background:
Research Methodology:
Analysis: Different types of machine parts and work aids are 3D printed and tested. Presser foot single piece type Following are the major issues
During the manufacturing of a
garment sometimes different attachments are required, and those attachments are then ordered. The manufacturer supplies the attachments at very higher rate and consumes days to deliver the attachments. But, now rapidly increasing technology of 3D printing will cuts off the time and cost required to manufacture the attachments and spares. 3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is created by laying down successive layers of material. It is also known as rapid prototyping, is a mechanized method whereby 3D objects are quickly made on a reasonably sized machine connected to a computer containing blueprints for the object. The 3D printing concept of custom manufacturing is exciting to nearly everyone.
Identifcation of the export unit for the problem identifcation and further feasibility testing of the diferent spare parts a) b) c) d) e)
Area of contact Pressure Feed Deformation of ABS material Gathers whiles crossover seams
Presser foot hinged type
Area of contact improved by modifying thickness of heels, standard presser is maintained, feed dogs easily catch fabric and heels can pass through more than 6 layers. Presser foot are tested on floor and final result Presser foot compensating hinged type - tested in floor and final result Feed dog single piece type 3d printed feed dogs cannot withhold the presser during sewing to feed fabric due to floating assembly and non-supportive structure and also 3d printers cannot give sharp edges of teeths. Feed dog with metal base type Adhesive is used to stick printed strip also thickness cannot be increased Needle thread guide Issue: thread cuts off the 3D part. To resolve this issue, a metal ring is inserted in between to rectify problem. Attachment
issue: wall thickness is too less, design is changed to rectify the issue by adhering to the standards and maintaining outer wall thickness.
Identifcation of the customised requirement of the diferent spare parts like presser foot, needle plate and feed dog of diferent sewing machi Study the chemical and physical properties of the material used to create prototype of the diferent spare parts
Prototyping of the standard and customised spare parts of the sewing machine i.e. presser foot, and folders with the help of 3 dimensional printer
Testing of the proto samples in the sewing machine to check the functionality, durability and aesthetics
Objective: To study the trends of the apparel production and requirement of sewing machine spare parts.
Comparison of the standard metal spare parts with 3D printed parts in terms of cost and time
To identify the customised requirement of the different spare parts like presser foot, needle plate and feed dog of different sewing machines. To check the feasibility of using 3d printed sewing machine parts in garment manufacturing.
Keywords: (preferably 5)
3D Printing, Fused Deposition
Modelling Additive Manufacturing, Customized, Apparel Sewing Machine Parts
Longevity in hours in terms of
deformation is .01mm after 8hours. This is also maintained by adjusting pressure of presser foot bar.
Conclusion:
Post R&D and testing it is
found that presser foot is feasible product. Feed dog may not be possible. Attachments and customised thread guides may be possible with reinforcement.
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