Day 6
How to use Calipers to measure objects
A great explanation from Make Magazine
Measure / Revers Engineering a simple block or other part - Learn to measure with calipers
Take measurements of parts we will use later in class
Revers Engineering - The process of disassembly and careful analysis with the goal of duplicating or improving a device or component.
Tolerances of part you measured - check your units
Tolerance of 3D Printing - what can I expect - Tolerances Specifications of the Ultimaker
Tolerances of Your 3D Printer - Video
Filaments types
Link to most common types of Filaments used on consumer 3D printers
Chart breakdown of types and parameters
We will primarily be using PLA in class & more video
ABS - Primarily used in professional FDM machines
How to manage and take care of your materials, storage, handling etc.
Keep it dry
PVA for support - How to use this dissolvable support in Cura for complex parts
Ultimaker material guide
Annealing filaments like PLA for strength
Infill patterns and Shells
Types of infill structures
What might be best to use depends on your structure - Video in Cura
Time VS Strength of your parts?
Ultimaker 3
FDM video analysis: Extruder temperature
Please read tonight: Design Guidelines
Some fun listening to indulge your ears this week.
WTFFF!? 3D PRINTING PODCAST