Additive manufacturing uses data computer-aided-design (CAD) software or 3D object scanners to direct hardware to deposit material, layer upon layer, in precise geometric shapes. As its name implies, additive manufacturing adds material to create an object. By contrast, when you create an object by traditional means, it is often necessary to remove material through milling, machining, carving, shaping or other means.
An image of me putting the z-axis screw into the motor that spins it.
Another image of constructing the z-axis screw and the motor part.
An image where the final z-axis screw and motor part is completely assembled. (The black around the screw is protective casing.)
An image of the 3D printer fully constructed. It is the Ender-3 V2.
Chain Challenge
Challenge Objective - 3D model a roller chain link of your own design and print a series of five links without support. When completed, the link should move as a roller-type chain would.
An image of the cut used to make the clip part of the chain.
An image of my final chain in SolidWorks.
An image of my final chain. Some support is still in the exposed clip part.
An image of my final chain with all support removed.
A video of the chain moving.
Certification