VASANTHAKUMAR M
3D Printing Engineer
farwaniya
Summary
Experienced 3D Printing Engineer with 7 years of hands-on expertise in FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF technologies.Skilled in managing the complete workflow from 3D modeling and file preparation to machine operation and troubleshooting.Focused on reducing print failures, improving efficiency, and maintaining consistent production quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
3D printing Operation/ 3D prototype artist
Fabital 3D print
06.2024 - Current
- Practical operation of FDM and SLA resin 3D printers across multiple platforms, including FDM and desktop industrial resin systems (e.g., Anycubic Kobra series, Creality, Voron builds, FLSUN delta printers, BIQU/BTT systems, and Phrozen/Elegoo-class resin machines such as Mega/Mars/Saturn lines).
- Daily use of professional slicing software: PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio, and Chitubox pro for resin workflows.
- Machine maintenance and troubleshooting for FDM systems: Nozzle replacement and hotend servicing, Filament loading/unloading and material changeovers, Clog diagnosis and extrusion calibration, Bed leveling (manual and probe-based) and first-layer tuning, Belt, motion, and basic hardware checks.
- Resin printer maintenance: Resin vat cleaning and changeover, FEP/PFA film replacement and tensioning, Exposure troubleshooting and print failure analysis, Resin handling, filtering, and material swaps.
- Model Preparation & Printability Optimization: Verify models for minimum printable wall thickness based on process (FDM, SLA, SLS) and material constraints, Design and implement male-female joining features for large prints or multipart assemblies: Alignment pins, dovetails, tongue-and-groove, and keyed joints, Tolerance compensation for FDM shrinkage and resin accuracy, Clearance adjustments for press-fit or glue-fit assembly, Prepare and export models from Rhino, Blender, and 3ds Max for additive manufacturing.
- Ensure geometry is manifold and watertight (closed solids with no non-manifold edges, flipped normals, or open shells).
- Detect and repair mesh issues: Self-intersections, Internal faces, Holes or bad topology, Inverted normals.
- Optimize models for reliable printing: Wall thickness reinforcement where needed, Mesh decimation or refinement without losing dimensional accuracy, Surface smoothing and artifact cleanup, Proper orientation and part splitting for large-format printing, Support-friendly geometry adjustments.
- Use tools such as Materialise Magics, Meshmixer, Rhino, Blender, and slicer diagnostics to confirm files are print-ready and error-free before production.
- 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Experience
- Experienced industrial painter delivering matte, gloss, and ceramic-coat finishes on parts and equipment.
- Skilled in spray and brush application using PU, epoxy, enamel, NC, and lacquer paint systems.
- Prepare surfaces by sanding, cleaning, putty, priming, masking, and media blasting for proper adhesion.
- Mix paints to manufacturer specs and perform RAL/Pantone color matching when required.
- Maintain spray guns, booths, compressors, and curing ovens for consistent production quality.
- Follow safety standards and perform final quality checks, touch-ups, and basic assembly.
REDINGTON 3D print
01.2018 - 01.2024
- I was working with Mjf 4200 and sls machine operating and post processing like finished and painting and quality inspection.
Diploma apprentice ship training
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
, India
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I was worked Diploma apprentice ship training for one year.
- Oil and gas control valves manufacture company
Education
Diploma - mechanical engineering
Central Polytechnic College
01.2016
10th standard - undefined
Indira Gandhi Govt High School
01.2013
Skills
- Materialice Magics
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- Autodesk Meshmixer
- Slicing software
- 3D Printing Specialist
Timeline
3D printing Operation/ 3D prototype artist
Fabital 3D print
06.2024 - Current
REDINGTON 3D print
01.2018 - 01.2024
Diploma apprentice ship training
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
01.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma - mechanical engineering
Central Polytechnic College
10th standard - undefined
Indira Gandhi Govt High School