Diseño automatizado de plantillas ortopédicas para impresión 3D.
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Date
2024
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Universidad de Concepción
Abstract
El presente trabajo desarrolla un sistema de diseño de plantillas ortopédicas personalizadas utilizando tecnologías como la impresión 3D y el modelado paramétrico. La motivación principal es agilizar el proceso de diseño mediante impresoras 3D y materiales flexibles para el calzado.
Se concluye que las plantillas ortopédicas son eficaces para corregir diversas patologías. Se analiza la viabilidad del software de modelado paramétrico Rhino 8, junto con el plug-in Grasshopper, para diseñar plantillas, evaluando sus herramientas. Además, se estudia la selección de materiales y métodos de diseño aplicados a la impresión de plantillas.
Las técnicas de diseño se centran en la creación de plantillas a partir de la geometría del paciente, garantizando precisión anatómica y capacidad de modificabilidad. Se diseñan elementos que permiten un modelado tridimensional completo, con parámetros predefinidos que facilitan la personalización según las necesidades de cada paciente.
Finalmente, las plantillas se imprimen usando elastómero termoplástico (TPE), un material flexible y adecuado para el calzado, y se evalúan por especialistas, concluyendo que son apropiadas para su uso como plantillas ortopédicas.
This work develops a system for designing custom orthotic insoles using technologies such as 3D printing and parametric modeling. The main motivation is to streamline the design process using 3D printers and flexible materials for footwear. It is concluded that orthotic insoles are effective in correcting various pathologies. The feasibility of the parametric modeling software Rhino 8, along with the Grasshopper plug-in, is analyzed for designing insoles, evaluating its tools. Additionally, the selection of materials and design methods applied to the printing of insoles is studied. The design techniques focus on creating insoles based on the patient’s geometry, ensuring anatomical precision and modifiability. Various elements are designed to allow complete three-dimensional modeling, with predefined parameters that facilitate customization according to each patient’s needs. Finally, the insoles are printed using thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a flexible material suitable for footwear, and evaluated by specialists, concluding that they are appropriate for use as orthotic insoles.
This work develops a system for designing custom orthotic insoles using technologies such as 3D printing and parametric modeling. The main motivation is to streamline the design process using 3D printers and flexible materials for footwear. It is concluded that orthotic insoles are effective in correcting various pathologies. The feasibility of the parametric modeling software Rhino 8, along with the Grasshopper plug-in, is analyzed for designing insoles, evaluating its tools. Additionally, the selection of materials and design methods applied to the printing of insoles is studied. The design techniques focus on creating insoles based on the patient’s geometry, ensuring anatomical precision and modifiability. Various elements are designed to allow complete three-dimensional modeling, with predefined parameters that facilitate customization according to each patient’s needs. Finally, the insoles are printed using thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a flexible material suitable for footwear, and evaluated by specialists, concluding that they are appropriate for use as orthotic insoles.
Description
Tesis presentada para optar al título de Ingeniero Civil Biomédico
Keywords
3D (Impresión tridimensional), Calzado, Enfermedades del pie