Please obtain and install the Prusa slicer software as described here https://sites.google.com/email.arizona.edu/salterlab/equipment/prusa-i3-mk3
Download a 3D model (STL file) of your choosing from from https://www.thingiverse.com/.
Have that part converted to gcode for the Pruse 3D printer.
Take a look at the SOP on the laboratory website (above) and make sure you can place the part with the correct side on the printer bed, set the filament diameter, slice thickness, fill factor and support structures properly.
In general the process is:
Load the solid model into the Slicer Software
Adjust the position of the model on the printer bed for ideal printing.
Adjust the Slicer for correct base, fill and support materials.
Select appropriate material
Conduct the slicing
To show proof of completing these stops upload a screen shot of your sliced model in the link below:
We are using the 3D printer listed for the slater lab under equipment: https://sites.google.com/email.arizona.edu/salterlab
Prusa Software for Windows Max and Linux Use the slicer software for PRUSA I3 MK3S https://www.prusa3d.com/drivers/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
Requires post printing heat treatment: annealing at high temperature
Example part https://gpiprototype.com/metal-3d-printing#prev
https://www.3dhubs.com/knowledge-base/introduction-metal-3d-printing/
Setting up the printer: https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Hacks/
Filament Materials https://www.prusa3d.com/material-guides/
PLA, low cost, good heat resistance, good finish, has odor and heavy warping when printing,
ABS, low cost, good strength, not durable, not outdor, low heat resistance
Flex, TPE or TPU, felxible, durable, difficult to print, less strength
Carbon can be added to PLA and ABS to increase strength
PETG, Nylon, Polycarb, Polyprop
Hazards: fine particles, VOCs
Objet printers: https://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers