Introduction to 3D Printing & Mould Making
Module 1: Introduction to 3D Printing
Students will be exposed to the use and application of additive manufacturing using 3D printers.
- What is additive manufacturing
- Global position and advancements in 3D printing
Module 2: The 3D printer
- Preparing the machine for printing
- Printing bed adjustments
Module 3: Creating a basic design in Autodesk Fusion 360
- Basic form visualization
- Form/model Export
Module 4: Utilizing external slicing software in preparation for 3D printing
Various 3D printers come with their manufacturer slicing software, which is recommended to use with the printer, however, these slicing software all utilize similar approaches to translate virtual geometry into code that can be understood by the 3D printer.
- What is the purpose of slicing software
- How 3D printers use the information from the slice
Module 5: Printing
- Model setup within the slicing software
- Temperatures, speeds, offsets and supports
- Running a print and what to look out forPrint removal and cleaning