Session 8 – 3D printing

This session covers the following subjects

  • 3D file types
  • 3D printers
  • Materials for 3D printing
  • Slicing
  • Build plate adhesion
  • Weak and strong directions
  • Support, raft, optimal printing orientation
  • Avoiding warping
  • Dimensional error

Links

How to prepare a 3D model for printing, aka Slicing
https://all3dp.com/3d-slicer-settings-beginners-8-things-need-know/

Avoiding warping
https://all3dp.com/2/3d-print-warping-what-it-is-how-to-fix-it/

https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/3d-prints-warping-why-it-happens-and-how-to-prevent-it

How to get your model to stick, aka build plate adhesion
https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/257-build-plate-adhesion-how-to-get-your-print-to-stick-to-the-build-plate

https://www.simplify3d.com/getting-prints-to-stick/