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7. INTERNATIONAL BOĞAZİÇİ SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS, İstanbul, Turkey, 3 - 04 May 2025, vol.7, no.1, pp.576-585, (Full Text)
The continuous advancement of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology enables the rapid prototyping of industrial components that require high strength and precise tolerances, as well as their low‐cost reproduction on demand without the necessity of mass production. In cases where spare parts for discontinued equipment cannot be procured, components digitized using solid modeling softwares can be swiftly transformed into physical objects via FDM. This approach not only extends the operational lifespan of equipment that has reached its end-of-life but also permits the performance-oriented redesign and re-manufacturing of critical components subjected to severe wear. Furthermore, by allowing for the on-site inspection of idle machinery under the supervision of experts, thereby facilitating the rapid production of customized parts designed to maximize device efficiency, substantial improvements in maintenance productivity can be achieved. The flexible manufacturing solutions provided by FDM make significant contributions to resource optimization and sustainability in industrial operations. The rapid turnaround capabilities of this technology reduce production costs while simultaneously extending equipment lifespans, thereby preserving the value of industrial assets. In light of these attributes, FDM is assuming an increasingly pivotal role in modern manufacturing methodologies. This study examines an interdisciplinary collaboration project conducted between the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Fine Arts and the Research Hospital during the 2023 - 2024 period. Under the protocol entitled “3D Design and Production for the Bio-Industry,” the remanufacturing processes of critical components in medical equipment subjected to wear were investigated utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology. In the course of the research, a team led by Dr. Lecturer Mehmet Coşar and Research Assistant Dr. Kaan Kaya examined the kinematic and structural conditions of the original parts, conducted material characterization studies, and identified existing design constraints. As a result, original designs that do not infringe on intellectual property rights were developed, and the mechanical performances of various polymeric materials were compared. The application of these methods enabled the restoration of nonfunctional medical devices to operational status and enhanced institutional resource efficiency. All parametric data and design outputs obtained during the study have been systematically archived in a database to serve as a reference resource for future research.
Keywords: 3D design, 3D production, Fused Deposition Modeling, Bio-industry