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Additive manufacturing (AM) or additive layer manufacturing (ALM) is the industrial production name for 3D printing, a computer controlled process that creates three dimensional objects by depositing materials, usually in layers.
SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate Certificate
Test Cube Calibration
In order to calibrate our printers, we use small 20mm x 20mm test cubes. These cubes are designed for the purpose of not only ensuring our printer is operational, but to test the limits of what it is able to print. The first cube was pulled from Thingiverse.com, while the second was designed by me.
The first test cube viewed in PrusaSlicer.
The first test cube immediately after the print.
Time-lapse of the first couple layers of the cube printing. The whole print takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.
GIF of the final result.
There were some limits I wanted to test, but the first cube did not include. I designed the second cube with an emphasis on small details, fillets, and overhangs.
GIF of my own test cube viewed in SOLIDWORKS
My test cube viewed in PrusaSlicer.
The second test cube immediately after the print. This one turned out much nicer than the first one.
GIF of the final result.
Roller Chain Challenge
Challenge Objective - 3D model a roller chain link of your own design and print a series of five links without print supports. When completed, the link should move as a roller-type chain.
Steps for making the first chain link:
The first two chain links viewed in a Solidworks assembly.
The test print viewed in Prusaslicer.
The first test print was way too small, however it still functioned as a chain.
The second test print was the correct size and functioned as intended.
Size comparison of the two test prints.
Now it was time to link five of them together, plus adding a nametag.
All five chain links and nametag viewed in a Solidworks assembly.
The final roller chain viewed in PrusaSlicer.
The final product.
GIF of the chain moving.
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