Parametric Modeling of the Schlemm's Canal Using Fused Deposition
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
16-4-2013 10:00 AM
End Date
16-4-2013 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Winston Sealy
Mentor's Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Second Mentor's Name
Michael Bentley
Second Mentor's Department
Biological Sciences
Second Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
The purpose of the research is to produce a model of Schlemm’s Canal using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Current research being conducted at the Mayo Clinic in conjunction with Dr. Bentley, Biology Sciences department, Minnesota State, Mankato, requires modeling the eye’s Schlemm’s Canal. This research is being performed to explore relationships between Glaucoma and clogging of the Schlemm’s Canal. Glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to permanent nerve damage in the eye resulting in blindness if it is untreated. Producing a model of a cross section of the eye, emphasizing the Schlemm’s Canal will further aid researchers in better visualizing the effects on the Schlemm’s Canal. Therefore, FDM, an additive manufacturing process will be utilized for modeling and prototyping. As a result of the layering process of FDM, a 3-Dimensional (3D) cross section model of the Schlemm’s Canal will be created. Images of the Schlemm’s Canal tissue generated by Microscopic Computed-Tomography (Micro-CT) will be translated into a Stereolithography (STL) file format for modeling. The STL format converts geometries into tessellated meshes. The FDM process begins by slicing the tessellated model. A thermoplastic polymer is then extruded to construct the model layer by layer. The printed model is treated to remove support and residual material. The finished model will then be inspected to determine if there are any changes or improvements that need to be made to the STL file for a better cross section model.
Parametric Modeling of the Schlemm's Canal Using Fused Deposition
CSU Ballroom
The purpose of the research is to produce a model of Schlemm’s Canal using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Current research being conducted at the Mayo Clinic in conjunction with Dr. Bentley, Biology Sciences department, Minnesota State, Mankato, requires modeling the eye’s Schlemm’s Canal. This research is being performed to explore relationships between Glaucoma and clogging of the Schlemm’s Canal. Glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to permanent nerve damage in the eye resulting in blindness if it is untreated. Producing a model of a cross section of the eye, emphasizing the Schlemm’s Canal will further aid researchers in better visualizing the effects on the Schlemm’s Canal. Therefore, FDM, an additive manufacturing process will be utilized for modeling and prototyping. As a result of the layering process of FDM, a 3-Dimensional (3D) cross section model of the Schlemm’s Canal will be created. Images of the Schlemm’s Canal tissue generated by Microscopic Computed-Tomography (Micro-CT) will be translated into a Stereolithography (STL) file format for modeling. The STL format converts geometries into tessellated meshes. The FDM process begins by slicing the tessellated model. A thermoplastic polymer is then extruded to construct the model layer by layer. The printed model is treated to remove support and residual material. The finished model will then be inspected to determine if there are any changes or improvements that need to be made to the STL file for a better cross section model.
Recommended Citation
Westphal, Mallory. "Parametric Modeling of the Schlemm's Canal Using Fused Deposition." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 16, 2013.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2013/poster-session-A/50
