Development of Lateral Cock Valve Considering its Needs and Problems Using 3D Printing Technology (original) (raw)

Lateral Cock Valve is used in Drip irrigation and Sprinkler systems, for regulating water flow and pressure. It regulates the flow of water manually, as and when required. Study shows that, organization using the lateral cock valve, have few functional problems such as, leakage, proper gripping, fitting of top part, slipping problem etc., which has to be identified and rectified before it can be practically used. So, Modeling and Development by 3D CAD Software of the Lateral Cock Valve is needed to be done. Considering all its functional problems and needs, development of the original part is to be done. Prototype can then be manufactured using 3D Printing Technology which is one of the Rapid Prototyping Technology which save time and cost by giving accurate results. The research focuses on Prototype development considering functional needs and problems using 3D Printing Technology, to save time and cost of fabrication and die design for Lateral Cock Valve.