Title of the invention: -
Insitu-analysis of each layer of 3D printing
Field of the invention:-
The present invention relates to field of layer analysis of 3D printing components. Particularly relates to Insitu-analysis of each and every layer by capturing images for every layer to identify the discrepancies on it.
Background of the inventions
In 3D printing technology, it is hard to assess each and every layer. It is required to examine the entire layer during printing itself. Some of the testing technique is NDT and other even though it is harder to assess each layer. So, this data is used for calibrating the individual printer.
Prior art to the invention:-
The application number - CA2893111 and titled "3D SCAN AND 3D PRINTING AUTOMATED SYSTEM" describes a 2D/3D Scanner and printer (1) is provided. The system includes an enclosure having a 2D/3D scanner (2) a full color or mono 3Dprinter; an embedded controller board with USB/WiFi connection built in, a 64 bit PC with ,multi core processor, a motorized turning table (5), a fully authorized and customized program(online/offline update available), and motorized rail for scanner position control (3).
wherein, the present invention used to get the immediate image of every layer using the scanner which is the integral part of the printing head.
Object of the invention:-
The primary object of the present invention is to develop the Insitu analysis for every layer. The further object of the invention is to examine the inner layer immediately after printing. The yet another object of the invention is to calibrate the 3D printer for efficient printing. Further object is to fit with any variant of the 3D printer family.
Summary of the invention:-
The 3D printer is calibrated for parameters with respect to the printing outputs. In this method, it is hard to identify layer wise errors. So many printers are built the optimisation carried out only for the hardware components. The present invention focuses closely in scanning every layer and converting it in to image. Further, this image may be assessed for layer accuracy and thermal image processing also can" be done temperature distribution over every

layer. Using these data, the optimisation efficiency can be made accurate so that printer capabilities could be better.
Brief description of diagram:-
Figure - 1 represents the Insitu-analysis of each layer of 3D printing

Detailed description:-
The embodiment comprises by the printer which are effectively used to scan every layer immediately after printing. The scanned images are lively recorded by the storing unit which may be computer or others. Initially, the process is trigged immediately after the printer started printing the products, by the support of sensor cum triggering unit attached to the printer. The recorded images can be further processed layer by layer to identify the flaw in every layer. Along with this the' temperature distribution also could be recorded from those images. Collectively, the entire process used to calibrate the printer effectively. By adopting the live recording of the printer leads the way in improving the scope of 3D printed components.
A 3D printer (6) comprises of a printing head (4), a scanner (1), a trigger (2), a storage device (3) and a base (5). Once the input is given to the 3D printer (6), the printing head (4) starts printing the components according to the input. The trigger (2) immediately triggers the scanner (1) by sensing that the printing process is started. Once the scanner is turned on, the information is sends to the storage device (3), wherein it stores the data. This data can be further developed in to images. The major identification is that, every printing layer can be separated and examine it closely. Also, this image can be further processed for thermal imaging to identify every layer. It states that how the layer wise heat distribution can be recorded. All the data is taken and consolidated for the calibration of the 3D printer (6). The entire component is printed over the base (5).
The captured image further layer wise, distance wise can be examined using image processing techniques. The outcome of technique further closely assessed for giving information, the discrepancy identification is lively useful for developing extremely efficient calibration along with product also optimized and understand the usage of the components. Also the printing can be stopped during printing to eliminate discrepancy. In addition, some of the additional features can be included in the printer to improve the products quality. The additional features like blowing hot air, heating the layer through microwave (or) induction mode. Along with this material selection according to that selection of parameters can be obtained using Al software

Claims:-
(1) We claim,
An Insitu-analysis of each layer of 3D printing comprises of:
A scanner (1);
A trigger (2);
A storage device (3);
A printing head (4);
A base (5); and
A 3D printer (6);
wherein, the 3D printer (6) starts operating by getting the input which moves the
printing head (4).
wherein, the trigger (2) senses the movement of the printing head (4) triggers the
scanner (1) and the scanner (1) started scanning the layer getting printed, this data is
sends to the storage device (3) and the components get printed on the base (5).
(2) The Insitu-anaysis of each layer of 3D printing as claimed in claim (1), wherein, the
printing component and the 3D printer (6) can be calibrated efficiently due to the
scanned images immediately after printing.
{3) The Insitu-analysis of each layer of 3D printing.as claimed in claim (1), wherein, processes of scanning the images can be incorporated to different variants of the 3D printer according to the material type, the recording parameters are also modified.
(4) The Insitu-analysis of each layer of 3D printing as claimed in claim (1), wherein, parameter selection as per material is addressed by Al software which gets the input from the hardware.