LESSON 2.3: HOW DO WE 3D PRINT
This lesson presents the basic manual for printing a part with a 3D printer. It explains step by step the procedure to go from CAD model to 3D printed prototype.
At the end of the lesson, you should be able:
1. to export the required file from the CAD software
2. to fix the different parameters in the 3D printer software
3. to upload the file to the 3D printer and start printing the part
KEYWORDS: CAD MODEL, MESHING, ZCODE, 3D PRINTING
NOTE: The CATIA CAD software from Dassault Systems and the Z-suite software from Zortrax were employed to realize the pictures in this lessons. The Z-suite software is the slicer dedicated to the Zortrax 3D printers. However, to obtain the same results, other slicers such as CURA could be used.
LESSON 2.2: WHY 3D PRINTING
This lesson presents the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing, both under a technical.
At the end of the training, you should be able:
1. To understand the benefits and the downsides of using 3D printing.
2. To assess whether a problem can be solved using 3D printing or not.
3. To know situation where 3D printing is a viable solution.
KEYWORDS: 3D PRINTING, AGRICULTURELESSON 2.1: WHAT IS 3D PRINTING
The lesson presents an historical overview about 3D printing, the main technologies used and outlines the most common materials used in the 3D printing process.
At the end of lesson, students should know:
1. the origin of 3D printing techniques
2. what is currently used as a material during a 3D impression
3. what are the main technologies behind this printing process.
KEY WORDS: PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES, PRINTING MATERIALS