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About Me
My Time At CCHS
My Time At CCHS
Hi, my name is Dani Brown, and I am a senior at Camden Catholic. Throughout my time at Camden Catholic, I have been introduced to and have expanded my interest in STEM through my experiences in robotics, engineering, and 3D printing.
Why 3D Printing?
Why 3D Printing?
Since I was a kid, I remember seeing an ad for a 3D printing pen every time I watched TV. While I never got the pen, I did gain access to something even better: a 3D printer in our school’s lab. It’s a great resource that not many people get to use, but it should be open and more accessible to everyone. That’s why I chose 3D printing for my school project, not only to explore my own curiosity but also to help others learn something new. The skills you gain from learning the 3D printing process, like design thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, can extend well beyond the classroom and support success in many different STEM fields.
Introduction
What is 3D Printing
What is 3D Printing
3D printing, which is a form of additive manufacturing, creates three-dimensional objects by building them layer by layer from a digital model. Unlike traditional methods, 3D printing does not require molds or large blocks of material to carve from; instead, it deposits and fuses various materials like plastics, resins, or metals. This technique is cost-effective, time-saving, and highly detailed, allowing for the creation of complex shapes and structures. 3D printing continually evolves and influences mass manufacturing methods.
Three Steps to 3D Printing
Three Steps to 3D Printing
Slice
Slice
Next, use a slicer to convert the 3D model into a language that the 3D printer can understand. The slicer we use is Bambu Studio.
Print
Print
Lastly, load the filament and print your design on our Bambu X-1 Carbon and track its printing progress!
Day-to-Day Applications
Day-to-Day Applications
3D Printers provide people with straightforward, practical, and creative solutions for daily life.
Repairs: Fix broken items by printing replacement parts like buttons, clips, or more.
Custom Storage: Create organizers for tools, cables, or supplies tailored to your needs.
Custom Tools: Design and print utensils and gadgets for specific tasks.
Home Decor: Create unique plant holders, light fixtures, or frames
Hobbies and Crafts: Explore your creativity by printing figurines, models, and keychains.
3D Printing provides a creative outlet where you can curate one-of-a-kind solutions for many problems!
Future of 3D Printing
Future of 3D Printing
3D printing is more than just creating models of your own designs. It’s being used across many industries and fields—and one of the most exciting areas is medicine. With a bright future ahead, 3D printing is set to make a major impact on healthcare and the workforce. Watch the video below to learn more about how this technology is shaping the future
3D Printing Technologies
3D Printing Technologies
Although the three main processes of 3D printing are the same (CAD, Slice, and Print), there are various forms of 3D printing, each for different purposes and requiring different materials. Below are just three of the many kinds of 3D Printing: FDM, SLA, and SLS!
FDM
FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is the most established form of 3D printing. It is most common in household and consumer 3D printers. It works similarly to a hot glue gun; filament goes in one end and gets pushed through a hot nozzle that melts and deposits in thin layers. This process happens over and over until a 3-dimensional object emerges.
Our printer, the Bambu X1C, uses this technology.
SLA
SLA
Stereolithography (SLA) offers the highest resolution for printing. SLA is a common form of 3D printing, especially for highly detailed applications like dentistry, consumer electronics, and prototypes. Instead of melting filaments, SLA printing uses a light source similar to UV to cure liquid resin into three-dimensional objects by exposing a tank of resin to a light source that hardens the resin.
SLS
SLS
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is most commonly used in industrial and professional 3D printing and is a popular choice among engineers and manufacturers. Its high productivity, low cost, and versatile materials make it ideal for rapid prototyping and small-batch or custom manufacturing. SLS works by using a high-powered laser to fuse small particles of powder layer by layer.
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