GUI For Real-Time Monitoring of FDM 3D Printing Using Serial Data

Abstract

Additive manufacturing based on Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology is increasingly being integrated into the Industry 4.0 context, where real-time monitoring and process transparency are essential for improving the reliability of the manufacturing process. This paper presents the development of a graphical user interface (GUI) for real-time monitoring of FDM 3D printing using serial data acquisition. The experiments were carried out on a Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro printer, from which parameters such as nozzle temperature, build plate temperature, feed rate and the position of the current layer were collected and displayed in real time. Real-time monitoring of FDM 3d printing using serial data proposed is feasible for Taguchi based experimental setups offering great traceability, process monitoring and report generation. Visual monitoring of the process was carried out using a GoPro camera. The developed system contributes to increasing process transparency and improving the traceability of parameters and defects that occur during printing.