8p6- 3d Printing

• During this project, I have used a couple things to work on this project. One thing I used was the Tinker Cad app. And two, I used the Pc and my school computer. Using all of these pieces of equipment I created multiple work tools because I wanted to put myself to the test to see if I have the capability to make tools that are really challenging to make. Another reason I made work tools is because I want to be able to use those work tools if I am missing a work tool and don't have the right work tool. 

• Overall, I have learned many things. One thing I have learned throughout the whole project was how to make a wrench a certain size. The size wrench I decided to make was a 5/87 inch wrench. Another thing I have learned throughout this project was how to made a chisel. I learned how to make sure the end of the chisel would be really sharp and make it be able to carve things. Furthermore, I have learned how to make a Philips screw driver which was really hard to make the Philips bit. 

• The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project ties to Innovative Designer because this whole project I have been brainstorming lots of ideas of what to make and how to make the really challenging pieces for the 3d printed pieces. To make these pieces I had to use digital tools to plan and also manage a design process. And finally, once my pieces got done, I had to test those pieces to see if they will actually work properly. 

• All throughout the whole project, I had a couple of challenges, which were kind of hard. One challenge was that I had to be able to make the negative pieces have equal sides so I can make a certain size wrench I want it to be. Another challenge I have over came was figuring out how to make a Phillips Screwdriver. Another challenge I over came was figuring out how to make a chisel look like a real chisel in real life. I ended up overcoming these challenges by taking tons of my free time at home to try and figure out what angles I needed for these tools. I was also able to overcome these challenges by making sure every side on a polygon was equal and the same on all of the pieces. 

• If I was able the change anything throughout my whole project, one big thing I would change would be the look on my hammer. Out in the world there are tons and tons of better looking 3d printed hammers out there. But I would change the design of my hammer because I think I can be able to adjust multiple things on my hammer to look absolutely perfect and make the hammer be able to do more things than just having it pound something. 

• Hastings High School’s Career and Technical Education Program includes pathways such as Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, and Marketing. My project aligns specifically with the Engineering Design program. This connection allows me to apply design principles, problem‑solving skills, and technical knowledge emphasized in that pathway.

• Hastings High School’s Career and Technical Education Program includes pathways such as Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, and Marketing. My project aligns specifically with the Engineering Design program. This connection allows me to apply design principles, problem‑solving skills, and technical knowledge emphasized in that pathway.

• Application Engineers are a good match for 3D‑printing work because they focus on improving designs so they work better in real life. In my project, I didn’t just make models—I had to fix them, adjust them, and make sure they printed the right way. That kind of problem‑solving is a big part of what Application Engineers do every day. They help turn ideas into products that can actually be made and used. My experience with optimizing each design shows that I understand how to make something both functional and efficient.

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