3D Printing

In WDA, 3D printing can be infused into multiple projects throughout the levels. This process can be used to produce a variety of parts, jigs, fixtures, pieces necessary for students to create projects they design in Onshape or Inventor. Students should be competent in this process by level 4 to be able to infuse it within larger projects.

FCPS 3D printing Resources
- Please visit our FCPS CTE page on 3D Printing for general 3D printing resources
- 3D Printing Book

3D Printing in WDA

The rational for 3Dprinters in WDA:
Project Ideas
- Fixtures and jigs
- Drawer knobs
- furniture parts
- Architectural models
- Models of products
- small parts of a larger project
Resources

Source: https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Gadgets-for-Woodworking/

Source: https://dmpmanufacturingprocesses.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/joints-research/modular-furniture-system-with-3d-printed-connectors-2/

Standard Work Flow

Students Design in OnShape or Inventor
Students download the .STL file of their final design.
- - Onshape instructions
- - Inventor instructions
Students Submit that .STL file via Schoology
Teacher or Student downloads the .STL File
Teacher or Student uploads the .STL File into the Slicing Software (Dremel= IdeaBuilder or Didgilab, Simplify3D, XYZWare, Etc.)
Teacher or Student "Slices" the file with the appropriate settings for that print
Teacher or Student Downloads the .gCode/file.
Teacher or Student Saves the .gCode to a SD Card (IT IS NOT ADVISED TO USE THE USB CABLE)
The SD Card goes into the printer
"Build" (print) from SD Card.

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