Large Scale Delta 3D Printer

Scoliosis, is a condition where the spine is curved and it is often diagnosed in young ages. It has been said that it is most curable if it is treated before the age of 18. The common and effective treatment for this disorder is for the patient to wear certain braces fabricated by a doctor. However, because the process is entirely manual, the braces are often hard and time-consuming to build, and sometimes they even have to be remade. Moreover, typical patients might need several braces as the spine will curve back to its normal shape. To help the professionals with this treatment, the entire process can be digitalized so that the physicians can get help from the processing power of computers and technology to scan the body of the patient, design the braces, and fabricate them using 3D printing. This way, the process can be done with fewer errors and much more rapidly.
As a part of a bigger project to develop this entire process for the Iran Red Crescent Society, I have designed and built an FDM delta printer specially for these braces. The printer is designed so it can print braces even for teenagers, and it is easy to use and maintain. It features a sturdy frame made out of metal sheets and has been optimized with FEM software to withstand vibrations while working.