3D Printing

Introduction:

The word 3D printing is actually used in place for additive manufacturing.

Additive manufacturing is the creation of physical objects starting from nothing and adding material bit by bit until you attain the final object

There are several additive manufacturing techniques that are can be refered to as 3D printing

Student Proficiency Levels

Level 1: A student can download and print a design created by someone else (usually from Tinkercad or Instructables) and apply it to a design problem.

A student can create a model on their own and print it.

Level 2: A student can take a pre-made design, adapt it to meet the design specifications, and apply it to a design problem.

Level 3: A student can create model from scratch and apply it to a design problem.

A student can replicate a replacement part for use.

Level 4: A student can create a model with precise measurements and apply it to a design problem

Guided Project

Create an account in Tinkercad to begin. We will use Tinkercad to create our CAD designs.

Tinkercad: Tutorials to get Started.webm

Training Day!

A quick overview of the Learning Center in Tinkercad, highlighting some important skills to learn. This video was created for students...FYI.

Create and Print

These videos below will show some of the projects you could choose to complete in the Learning Center. They also contain some tips on how to improve your workflow and how to export your files to the printer.

Feel free to choose any of the lessons in the Learning Center or create your own object from scratch. The goal is to play around and get comfortable using Tinkercad.

Create a Button

Tinkercad: Basic Button.webm

Dice

Tinkercad: Dice.webm

Slicing/Printing

We use Makerbot Cloudprint to slice our designs. Set up an account and start printing!

Uploading and Slicing

Cloudprint: Upload and Slice a File.webm

Layer Height/Infill/Shells

Cloudprint: Positioning on Buildplate.webm

Positioning for Better Prints

Cloudprint: Settings.webm

Open Ended Project

In this project you can choose to :

a) Start your journey with Parametric CAD software like Fusion or Onshape

b) Use your already installed and preferred CAD software to make designs better suited to 3D printing.

c) Learn advanced slicer options that can make your parts stronger, lighter, better looking or fast to print.

Getting started on Parametric CAD software

We mostly use Autodesk Fusion360 at ISK, its an all rounded CAD and CAM tool we highly recommend.

For this session though, you can still use Onshape to quickly get familiar with parametric CAD and design a part ready for 3D printing

Onshape Free is a fully featured CAD and PDM platform perfect for open-source projects, makers, hobbyists and those learning to use modern CAD. This no-cost plan is meant for creating non-commercial product designs that can be shared publicly online.

Create a free account