Explain the procedure in printing 3D objects.

Create a 3D Object from a concept

and 2D Drawing

Make a physical object of a 3D model

How to 3D Print:

A Step-By-Step Guide
of 3D Printing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OInv_HGQlZg
Vocabulary
Slicing-The act of converting a 3D model into a set of
instructions for the 3D printers.

STL- The STL (Standard Triangle Language) is the

industry standard file type for 3D Printing.

G-code- (also known as RS-274) is the name of

the most prevalent programming language for
computer numerical control (CNC) in
computer-aided design and manufacturing
(CAD/CAM)
How to 3D Print a Model?
To print a model through 3D printing needs to go through the
following four steps:
Modeling Slicing
Printing Post-processing
Modeling- You can create 3D models with 3D modeling
software. You can also download the model files other users
created(Thingiverse) of any STL files.
Slicing-The act of converting
a 3D model into a set of
instructions for the 3D
printers.
The purpose of slicing is to allow the 3D
printer to calculate the route and the
amount of filament required when printing
the model.
Slicing a 3D drawing translates the 3D
drawing into a language that a 3D
printer can understand and print.
3 Things that can be controlled in a Slicer software

1. Print Settings: layer heights, shells, infill per cent, and

speed
2. Filament Settings: filament diameter, extrusion
multiplier, the temperature of the extruder, and print bed.
3. Printer settings: nozzle diameter, print bed shape (L x
W), and Z offset.
Example of Slicing software

Ultimaker Cura, Slic3r, ideaMaker –

will generate a GCode file, which is essentially a

long list of instructions, and then the 3D
printer will read the GCode instruction to build
the model. ideaMaker is a powerful slicing
software, which can create personalized
configurations according to different printers,
filaments, and models, it can also automatically
create precise support structures.
Printing-upload the slice file to the printer, and
calibrate the printer to prepare for printing.
Post-processing
Post-processing is the final stage of 3D printing. The
post-processing of FFF 3D printing has the following steps (not all
steps must be completed):

Removing support: After printing, you need to

remove the support (if the model contains). Filament
will remain on the surface of the model.
Sanding: You can use some sandpapers to make
the model smoother.
Coloring: You can color the model according to
your preference and add more details.
Polishing: You can use apply a specific coating or
other processes to make the model surface
smoother and brighter.
Welding / Assembling: When you print a
multi-part model or a large model, you can divide it
into multiple parts, and then assemble the parts to
form a complete model.
The STL (Standard Triangle Language) is the
industry standard file type for 3D Printing.

It uses a series of triangles to represent the

surfaces of a solid model. All modern CAD
(Computer Aided Design) software allow you to
export their native file format into STL.

The 3D model is then converted into machine

language (G-code) through a process called
“slicing” and is ready to print.
Quiz 5
1. It is a type used for 3D printing
2. After creating a 3D model and converting it to an
STL file, what would be the next 3D printing
procedure?
3. It is the act of converting a 3D model into a set of
instructions for the 3D printers.
4. Ideamaker is a slicing software that converts your
STL file into a set of instructions that a 3D printer can
understand. This language is called…….
5. 3D printer cannot print in the air. For this reason, you
should add this element before printing the 3D model
ASSIGNMENT:

Create a 3d model and a physical object of

your thing or food or character
.