Group 12-13 '15
Introduction to Our Project
Rationale
Why Spectacles?
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People today have a more complex fashion taste
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Looking for fresh and visually appealing designs instead of plain simple spectacle frames
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Generates a desire for attractive designs of frames
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Being able to sell or export them at a commercial level
Why 3D Printing?
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3D Printing
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Allows for greater flexibility in design
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Ability to generate intricate designs
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Less manpower required
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Focuses more on the design aspect rather than the production aspect
So what sets our 3D printed spectacles apart from 3D printed spectacles designed by other companies?
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Made out of titanium, better quality and more durable as compared to plastic
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Includes a nose pad holder which seldom appear in the designs of other companies specialising in 3D printing
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Has detachable 3D printed parts so different frame designs can be alternated occasionally
Problems of Conventional Methods
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Spectacle frames are made by molding
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Minimal 300 pieces for each design as moulds have to be made for each design, which is costly.
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Cannot be customized as each personalised design requires a separate mould which is not viable due to high cost.
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Complicated designs cannot be made due to limitations in the moulding process.
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Are not flexible
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Cannot allow for varied designs due to the limitations of moulding
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Factories and companies are unwilling to vary designs of spectacles frequently
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As it will incur losses and lengthen the production time
Objectives
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To explore the feasibility of utilising Selective Laser Melting Technology to create wearable titanium spectacles
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To make the spectacles as customizable and personalised as possible and focus on the aesthetic design
