The aim of this thesis was to explore the possibility of producing a transparent lampshade for a pendant light made of acrylic glass using 3D technologies and to examine whether such an approach can replace the traditional manufacturing process. The objective of the research was to design, manufacture, and evaluate a functional prototype of the lampshade, and to assess the quality of the final product and time and cost efficiency of both production methods.
In the theoretical part, we presented the basic properties of light and optical phenomena, reviewed 3D printing and its application in luminaire design, and examined various methods of processing and forming acrylic glass. In the experimental part, the lampshade was designed in SolidWorks and printed using a Creality K1 Max 3D printer. The 3D printing process was compared with the conventional production of acrylic glass lampshades in terms of time consumption and cost efficiency.
The results indicate that 3D printing is slower but potentially more cost-effective for small-scale production. The quality of the printed lampshade is comparable to the reference product, although not perfect. We conclude that additive technologies may in the future enable the replacement of certain stages of traditional production and offer new opportunities for innovative luminaire design.
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