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3D PRINTER
miniFACTORY
2021
 Manufacturing Techniques

Formative
• Injection molding
• Casting
• Stamping
CLASSIFICATION • Forging
OF
MANUFACTURING Subtractive
TECHNIQUES • CNC
• Turning
• Drilling

Additive
• 3D Printing

Shearing/Cutting, Joining, Machining

 Cost Comparison

CLASSIFICATION
OF
MANUFACTURING
TECHNIQUES
 Recommended Process Reference
Table

No. of
1's 10's 100's 1000's
parts

CLASSIFICATION
OF
MANUFACTURING Plastic 3D Printing
3D Printing CNC
Inject Molding
(CNC) (Inject Molding)
TECHNIQUES

CNC Investment
CNC
Metal 3D Printing & CNC (Investment or
(3D Printing)
Casting) Die Casting

Invesment casting: based on lost-wax casting

Die Casting: forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity
 What is a 3D Printer?
• A new generation machine that can make everyday things.
• it can produce different kinds of objects, in different materials, all from
the same machine.
• They replace traditional factory production lines with a single
machine.
• A 3D printer can make pretty much anything from ceramic cups to
INTRODUCTION
plastic toys, metal machine parts, stoneware vases, fancy chocolate
TO 3D PRINTING cakes or even (one day soon) human body parts.
INTRODUCTION What is 3D Printing?
TO 3D PRINTING
3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three
dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes.
In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive
layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be
seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.
 3D Printing process

INTRODUCTION
TO 3D PRINTING

1. Producing a 3D file
2. STL creation and file manipulation
3. Printing
4. Removal of Prints
5. Post Processing
 3D Printing walkthrough
Download STL from Create a model using
Scan model
internet CAD Software

*.STL

INTRODUCTION SLICING
A slicer is 3D printing software that converts digital 3D models into
TO 3D PRINTING printing instructions for your 3D printer to create an object.

*.gcode

3D Printing
The 3D printer creates the object by adding layers of materials on top
of each other until the original work are 3D objects.
 Websites to Download STL Files for
3D Printing
Cults https://cults3d.com/
Free 3D https://free3d.com/
Yeggi https://www.yeggi.com/
GrabCAD https://grabcad.com/
Pinshape https://pinshape.com/
INTRODUCTION Sketchfab https://sketchfab.com/
TO 3D PRINTING Pileprint http://www.pileprint.com/
STL Finder http://www.stlfinder.com/
CGTrader https://www.cgtrader.com/
Threeding https://www.threeding.com/
TurboSquid https://www.turbosquid.com/
YouMagine https://www.youmagine.com/
Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/
Instructables https://www.instructables.com/
MyMiniFactory https://www.myminifactory.com/
Blender Market https://www.blendermarket.com/
Autodesk Online Gallery https://gallery.autodesk.com/
 Powder-based 3D Printing/ Laser Sintering/ How it works ?
How it works

• we need a 3D model and a slicer program

• the powder is heated below the melting point
• spreads out a fine layer of this powder
• a laser beam melts the areas that need to be sintered

3D PRINTING • models are printed layer by layer

TECHNIQUES
 Resin-based 3D Printing/ Stereolithography (SLA)
How it works

– We need a 3D model and a slicer program

– Resin is held in a resin tank
– The build platform lowers into the tank
– a UV laser projects a design onto the resin, curing it.
– As the liquid resin hardens, it creates the layers of the object.
3D PRINTING – This process is repeated and the build platform continues to raise until all
TECHNIQUES the layers of the object are complete.
 Resin-based 3D Printing/ PolyJet Technology

How it works?
• A PolyJet 3D printer works like an inkjet printer.
• Instead of jetting drops of ink, the printer jets drops of photopolymer that
solidify when exposed to UV light.
• These layers accumulate on the build tray until the part is complete.
3D PRINTING • PolyJet materials properties vary, ranging from rigid to rubber-like
TECHNIQUES
 Filament-based 3D Printing

• a long plastic filament is fed by a spool to a nozzle where the material is

liquefied and ‗drawn‘ on the platform
• the melted plastic immediately hardens again.
• the nozzle moves to place the material in the correct location to build your
model up layer by layer.
• When a layer is drawn, the platform lowers by one layer thickness so the
3D PRINTING printer can start with the next layer.
TECHNIQUES
 3D PRINTING TECHNICAL ASPECTS

Multicolour
Additive
Technology Manufacturing Advantages Disadvantages

Plastic

Metal

Resin
Process

No Support required
High Heat & Chemical resistant
Laser Sintering Powder Bed Fusion Post-finishing required Y Y
High Speed
Intricateness

Complex Geometries
Post-finishing required
Stereolithography Photopoly- merisation Smooth Finish Y
Requires Support structures
Detailed parts

Good precision
Good surface finish
Polyjet Material Jetting Slow Build Process Y Y
Multiple materials and colours
No removal of support material

Poorer surface finish and

Fused Deposition Strong Parts
Material Extrusion slower Y
Modelling Easy to print yourself
Requires support structures
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Heatbed

Printer Machine

Heating Block
Nozzles
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Extruder Assembly

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Heatbed Assembly

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Endstop

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MotherBoard – MightyBoard (Makerbot)

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MotherBoard – Ramp 1.4+Arduino Mega 2560 (RepRap)

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MotherBoard – MKS Base 1.3 (RepRap)

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 Types of FDM 3DP Machine
FDM - Delta, Polar, Robotic arm &
Cartesian

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FDM - Delta

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FDM - Polar

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FDM - Robotic arm

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 Types of FDM 3DP Machine
3D Printer Mechanism Cartesian

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 Types of FDM 3DP Machine
3D Printer Mechanism

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Case 1 : In this case the Extruder will
Printer Machine move in X and Y axis with the support
of Gantry System and the build
platform will move in Z axis with the
support of Threaded Rod . Here the
build platform will move down once
the XY layer completes its modelling
process.

Ref: MakerBot® Replicator 2x 3D

Printer.
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3D Printer Mechanism

Exploring 3D Case 2: In this Case the Extruder will

Printer Machine move in X direction and build
platform will move in Y and Z
direction with the support of Gantry
System made by slots. Here the build
platform will move up and down
from top position while extruder will
stay at fixed height.

Ref: UP! Plus 2® 3D Printer.

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3D Printer Mechanism

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Printer Machine Case 3: In this case the Extruder will
move in X and Z direction with the
support of Gantry based systems,
build platform will move in Y
direction with the support of gantry
system.

Ref: LulzBot Mini® 3D Printer.

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3D Printer Mechanism

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Printer Machine
Case 4: In this case the Extruder
assembly will move in all XYZ
direction with the support of Gantry
systems while build platform will be
fixed with base Support.

Ref: BigRep one® 3D Printer.

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3D Printer Mechanism

Exploring 3D Case 5: In this case the Extruder

assembly will move in all XYZ
Printer Machine direction with the support of Gantry
and Track based Support systems, but
build platform will be fixed at base.

Ref: COMSOL Multiphysics®

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 Types of FDM 3DP Machine
3D Printer Mechanism – CoreXY /
Hbot

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 3D Printer Safety Precaution

• MECHANICAL
Do not place limbs inside the build area while the nozzle is in motion.
The printer nozzle moves in order to create the object.
• HIGH TEMPERATURE
3D Printer Do not touch the printer nozzle – it is heated to a high temperature in order to melt the

Safety build material

• FUMES & PARTICULETES
Precaution 3-D Printing works by melting synthetic materials, this process can produce odours
which can be irritating to some individuals.
Ultrafine particulate can be a by-product of 3-D printing; proper ventilation is needed
and printers should never be located close to workers.
CHOOSE A LOCATION WITH APPROPRIATE VENTILATION
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
 3D Modeling Tools
• CAD Tools are largely based on using geometrical shapes to build
models

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN
• Freeform Modeling Tools allow more freedom
by allowing you to create freeform shapes.

• Sculpting Tools are pretty much like using digital clay that
you can push, pull, pinch and grab to form your models.
 CAD Tools
Software Developer User Level Comment
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program for applications such as architectural,
interior design, civil and mechanical engineering. Its powerful yet easy to use
Trimble
Beginner to interface make it ideal for beginners in 3D modeling. A freeware version,
SketchUp Navigation SketchUp Make, and a paid version with additional functionality, SketchUp Pro,
Intermediate
Ltd. are available. Note that the free version does not allow you to export to *.stl for
3D printing, you'll need to install a plug-in to do so.

Dassault SolidWorks is a 3D mechanical CAD program widely used amongst engineers

Systèmes Intermediate to and designers. The software features powerful simulation, motion, and design
Solidworks validation tools, advanced wire and pipe routing functionality, reverse
Solidworks professional
engineering capabilities, and more.
Corp.
Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling software tool that has professional
capabilities but is far more user friendly than other professional modeling
Intermediate to
Fusion 360 Autodesk Inc. packages. Fusion 360 has become one of the go-to software options for makers
professional and is seen as the next level software for users who have outgrown a basic
package such as TinkerCAD.
TinkerCAD is a browser based 3D modeling program ideal for beginners. You
can save your designs online or share them with others. Export *.stl files to print
TinkerCAD Autodesk Inc. Beginner with your own 3D printer or send your designs to one of popular 3D printing
services.
 Freeform Modeling Tools
Software Developer User Level Comment
3ds Max 3D modeling software provides a comprehensive modeling,
animation, simulation, and rendering solution for games, film, and
3ds Max Autodesk Inc. Professional
motion graphics artists.

Blender is a free and open source 3D animation suite. It supports the

entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation,
Blender Intermediate to rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and
Blender
Foundation professional game creation

CINEMA 4D Studio is a 3D modeling, animation and rendering

Maxon application for professional 3D artists wanting to create advanced 3D
Cinema 4D Computer Professional graphics. The software is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd
GmbH modeling, animating, lighting, texturing, rendering.

Maya, is 3D computer graphics software offering a comprehensive

creative feature set for 3D computer animation, modeling, simulation,
Maya Autodesk Inc. Professional and rendering. It is used to create interactive 3D applications,
including video games, animated film, TV series, or visual effects.
 Sculpting Tools
Software Developer User Level Comment

Geomagic Sculpt is an organic modeling tool that enables sculpting

Geomagic 3D Systems
Intermediate with virtual clay. The software has mash-up capability and exports 3D
Sculpt Inc.
print ready *stl files.

Sculptris is a virtual sculpting software program, with a primary focus

Sculptris Pixologic Inc. Intermediate on the concept of modeling clay. Currently available for MacOS and
Windows.

SculptGL is a browser-based 3D sculpting application well suited for

Stephane intermediate users. The application does allow you to export in *.stl
SculptGL Intermediate
Ginier format, an interesting feature for anyone who has their own 3D
printer.

ZBrush is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D/2.5D modeling,

texturing and painting. It uses a proprietary "pixol" technology which
ZBrush Pixologic Inc. Professional
stores lighting, color, material, and depth information for all objects on
the screen.
 Before you start your design
01. know what you want to design
02. make a search on internet/ other sources
03. sketch it on paper with dimensions
COMPUTER 04. apply your thump rules for 3D Printing design
AIDED DESIGN 05. know your 3D Printer limitation
 3D Modeling Principles
3D Printer Maximum Print Volume

Top View
Showing Build Plate
COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

Build Volume: 230 x 150 x 150mm Build Volume: 140 x 140 x 140mm

Choose appropriate size of model depending on your Printer Bed size.

 3D Modeling Principles
Avoid non-manifold geometry

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

Remove these type of errors from the model/ Model must be watertight
 3D Modeling Principles
Clean Boolean

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN
 3D Modeling Principles
No Interpenetrated and Overlapped
Mesh

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN
 3D Modeling Principles
Minimum Wall Thicknesses

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN
 3D Modeling Principles
Minimum Wall Thicknesses

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

In many situations 2mm thickness works best for the thinnest part
 3D Modeling Principles
Mesh Normal

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

a) Causing Problem to boolean operations.

b) Inverted Normal surface not detected by 3d printers.
 3D Modeling Principles
Solid Models

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

a) They are costly because they are using more material.

b) They are stronger than hollow models.
 3D Modeling Principles
Hollow Models

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

a) They are cost effective than solid.

b) Not strong as solid.
 3D Modeling Principles
Enclosed and Interlocked Models
(working models)

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

Only in few materials we can print such models

 3D Modeling Principles
Embossed and Engraved models

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

If an embossing or engraving is very important then you have to make

them as deep as possible
 3D Modeling Principles
Assembly

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

It’s important to provide enough distance between the parts that will be
attached together. Always leave at least 0.3 mm between the different parts.
 3D Modeling Principles
Rule of 45°

COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN

The ―self-supporting‖ or ―safe‖ zone does not require any support to print the
model. This area ranges from 135° to 45°. When designing an object, keep
this safe zone in mind if you are concerned your model will require support to
be constructed.
COMPUTER
AIDED DESIGN
 3D Modeling Principles
Export as STL File

3D Model File Formats

COMPUTER • In 3D Printer world, the most common file format is the STL file
(STereoLithography / Surface Tesselation Language).
AIDED DESIGN
• STL consisting essentially of a long list of triangles that collectively covers
the surface of the object.

• STL files only contain information about the shape of the surface. No
information about colour/ texture or light is contained in an STL file.
SLICING
 What is a Slicer?
 A slicer is 3D printing software that converts digital 3D models into printing
instructions for your 3D printer to create an object.
 The slicer cuts your CAD model into horizontal layers based on the settings you
choose (three-dimensional model into two-dimensional layers), and calculates
how much material your printer will need to be extrude and how long it will take
to do it.
 All of this information is then bundled up into a GCode file which is sent to your
printer.
SLICING  Slicer settings do impact the quality of your print so it‘s important to have the
right settings to get you the best quality print possible.
 3D Slicer Software Tools for 3D Printers
Software User Price OS
Beginners, Advanced
Cura Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Users
Beginners, Advanced Windows, Mac, Linux,
KISSlicer Free/$35
Users Raspberry Pie
MakerBot Print Beginners Free Windows, Mac
Beginners, Advanced
SLICING MatterControl
Users
Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Intermediate Users, Raspberry Pi, Windows,

OctoPrint Free
Advanced Users Mac Linux
Intermediate Users,
Repetier Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Advanced Users
Beginners, Advanced
Simplify3D $150 Windows, Mac
Users
Advanced Users,
Slic3r Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Professional Users
 What is a Slicer? (Cont)
G-Codes

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 What is a Slicer? (Cont)
A slicer program allows to calibrate printer settings for various types of "areas to
print", like:

– extrusion speed (rotations / minute)

– head speed
– temperature
– Fan on/off

SLICING Furthermore, the program allows to define:

– wall thickness
– fill patterns/ percentage of infill
– extrusion speed, head speed and temperature per type of area
– support etc
Deposited filament for a layer or a section of a layer depends on extrusion
speed, head movement speed, and temperature. In addition, factors like
movement patterns, plastic brand, fan on/off etc. also have an influence on the
design.
 Slicer Setting

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 Slicer Setting - Layer Height
• layer height = resolution of your print.
• specifies the height of each filament layer in your print.
• thinner layers will create more detailed prints with a smoother
surface.
• thinner layers /more time to print (since there will be more layers
that make up your object)
SLICING • thicker layer will get you a faster print but it will be a rougher surface
(individual layers will be more visible).
 Slicer Setting - Layer Height

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 Slicer Setting – Strength, Speed, Cost, Quality

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 Slicer Setting - Shell Thickness
• Shells refers to the number of times
the outer walls of the design are
traced by the 3D printer before starting
the hollow inner sections of your
design.
• This defines the thickness of the side
walls and is one of the biggest factors
in the strength of your print.
• Increasing this number will create
thicker walls and improve the strength
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• If you print something that will need
more durability, or if you‘re creating a
water-tight print like a vase, you may
want to increase shell thickness.
• Any increase in the number of shells
also increase the amount of time and
material required to print the model
increasing overall part cost.
• Shells typically consist of a specified
number of nozzle diameters. It is
always good to design shells to be a
multiple of nozzle diameter to prevent
voids from being formed.
 Slicer Setting - Retraction
• Retraction is used in 3D printing to
stop the flow of melted filament when
the nozzle must be moved between
islands, and a string or ooze is not
wanted.
• Retraction also has the benefit of
preserving the nozzle pressure -
when the un-retract happens the
pressure is restored to near the
SLICING previous level. If a part has many
frequent non-printing moves - then
pressure is lost if retraction is not
used.

Retraction Distance
Direct drive: 0.5-2.0mm
Bowden extruders: ~15mm

Retraction Distance
Direct drive: 0.5-2.0mm
Bowden extruders: ~15mm
 Slicer Setting - Infill
• Like most wooden doors are not solid but have a low density core. In 3D Printing
Infill is a value usually represented in percentage that shows how much a solid
model should be filled in with material when printed. Reasonable values range
between 10% and 30%.

• Higher infill % = Higher strength/ Weight/ Cost/ Print Time

SLICING • Lower infill % = Lower in strength/ Weight/ Cost/ Print Time

 Slicer Setting - Bottom / Top Thickness
This parameter corresponds to the thickness of the outside shell but for the
bottom and top surfaces of the object you are printing. They are very important
for a high quality print. The higher the value the better the quality, but also the
slower the process and the more material is used.
The top and bottom thickness needs to be an exact multiple of your layer
height.
The bottom thickness is also used for bridges and steep overhang, so then it's
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more important then you would imagine.
 Slicer Setting - Print Speed
• The speed of printing moves.
• The other parameter that influences a lot print quality.
• If you print fast, the mechanical inertia of the machine start to produce defects on the
print.
• If you print slowly is more easy for the machine to follow the lines and to make good
cornering, but also more easy to push filament to the extruder, and to cool down the
material.
• A good range is between 30mm/s up to 120mm/s, with the most used value between
SLICING 50mm/s and 90mm/s.
 Slicer Setting - Supports & Overhangs
Overhang is when a part of the design, when it prints, will not have anything between it
and the build platform. To compensate for this, the 3D printer can build a lattice of support
material up to the overhanging part. After the print, the support material will have to be
removed. But since for most FFF 3D printers the support material is made of the same
material as the object, it can rarely be removed without a trace that is sometimes difficult
to clean up completely and can leave a mess on more complex prints: Because of the
SLICING troubles with supports, it's a good idea to design for supportless 3D printing.
 Slicer Setting - Supports & Overhangs
One way of fixing the dangling object problem is to configure the preparing software to
build the model "with supports". This means the slicer will automatically build a support
lattice of plastic, up to the dangling part so that it has something to print on. Higher-end
printers can actually print with a different material that can be dissolved away, but so far
most home printers only use break-away supports. Either way after the print is complete it
is left to the user to clean up this support material to extract the desired part.

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 Slicer Setting - Platform adhesion
Brim adds a single layer flat area around the base of the model to prevent warping. The
brim is connected to the model and will thus make the bottom surface area bigger. This
means that it can better stick to the build plate and in case of warping the corners of the
model are less likely to curl up because of the brim attached to it.

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Especially materials that have a high shrinkage (e.g. ABS) can benefit from using a brim.
But also models that either have a very big base or very thin parts at the bottom will stick
better to the build plate with a brim.
 Slicer Setting - Platform adhesion

Raft adds a thick grid between the model and the build plate. This can
especially be useful when you have a model of which the bottom surface is not
completely flat or has little adhesion to the build plate. With a raft you make
sure that the print will stick better to the build plate.

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 Materials selection and application

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 3D Printer Filament
Print Temp. Bed Temp.
Filament Special Properties Uses Strength Flexibility Durability Print Skills $/Kg
(˚C) (˚C)

PLA Easy to Print, Biodegradable Consumer Products ★★ ★ ★★ ★ 180 – 230 No $30/KG

ABS Durable, Impact Resistant Functional Parts ★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ 210 - 250 50 - 100 $30/KG
PETG (XT, N-Vent) Flexible, Durable All-Rounder ★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★ 220 - 235 No $30/KG
Nylon Strong, Flexible, Durable All-Rounder ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★ 220 - 260 50 - 100 $50/KG

Flexible, TPE, TPU Extremely Flexible, Rubber-Like Elastic Parts, Wearables ★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★ 225 - 235 No $50/KG
Wood Wood Finish Home Decor ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ 195 - 220 No $50/KG

ABS Dual Extrusion, Support

HIPS Dissolvable, Biodegradable Structures ★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ 210 - 250 50 - 100 $25/KG

Dissolvable, Water Soluble, PLA/ABS Dual Extrusion,

PVA Biodegradable, Oil Resistant Support Structures ★★★ ★ ★★ ★ 180 - 230 No $180/KG

Strong, Flexible, Durable,

PET (CEP) Recyclable All-Rounder ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★ 220 - 250 No $50/KG
Metal Metal Finish Jewelry ★★ ★ ★★★ ★★★ 195 - 220 No $60/KG

Carbon Fiber Rigid, Stronger Than Pure PLA Functional Parts ★★ ★ ★★★ ★★ 195 - 220 No $80/KG

Strongest, Flexible, Durable,

PC Polycarbonate Transparent, Heat Resistant Functional Parts ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★ 270 - 310 90 - 105 $50/KG
Conductive Conductive Electronics ★★ ★★ ★ ★ 215 - 230 No $60/KG
Wax (MOLDLAY) Melts Away Lost Wax Casting ★ ★ ★ ★ 170 - 180 No $90/KG
Cleaning Cleaning Unclogging of Nozzles N/A N/A N/A ★ 150 - 260 No $127/Kg
 Slicer Setting - Importance of part orientation
Simulating the output for different orientations and parameters

• 3D printing technologies generally are much stronger in x & y direction compared to z

direction.
• Orientation can also have an impact on print time.

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 Dual extrusion
Dual extrusion is the process of 3D printing with multiple filaments. You can mix colors or
different materials with a print head that has two extruders and nozzles. With two spools
loaded, the printer alternates between them by printing one at a time. It's not actually
faster at printing because its still using only one extruder at a time.

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3D Printing
 Things to check before 3D Printing.
01. 3D Printer machine in a clean environment.
02. good electricity plug contact.
03. axis rods moves freely & well greased
04. leveled print-bed.
3D PRINTING 05. clean print-bed
06. spooler unwind freely
07. filament free to feed in extruder
08. sufficient filament to print model
09. cleaned nozzle
10. good quality of filament
 Bed Leveling

1. Bed too close- The filament sticks to the bed

and the bead of plastic pushes up around
the nozzle to form ridges and an uneven
3D PRINTING surface.

2. Too far away – plastic does not stick to the

bed and forms more of a cylinder

3. Just the right height – Plastic is extruded and

pushed against the bed and sticks in place.
The result is an oval shaped bead with a flat
top and flat bottom with curved sides.
 Bed Leveling

3D PRINTING
 Filament Loading

Step 01. Preheat Extruder heater.

Step 02. Load Filament in Extruder

3D PRINTING
 LCD Screen Navigation

Step 03. Select model to print from LCD screen.

Step 04. Select Print.

3D PRINTING
 LCD Screen Navigation

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 Step 05. Sit back & enjoy your 3D Printing.

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 Step 06. After Printing, wait model to cool down
Step 07. Remove object from bed, carefully.

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 Step 08. Cleaning/ Polishing/ Paining

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