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3D Printing Basics and Troubleshooting Guide

The document discusses 3D printing and some common problems encountered. It describes the 3D printing process which involves designing a 3D model, slicing it, operating the printer, and waiting for completion. Two common problems addressed are elephant's foot, where the bottom squishes out, which can be fixed by bed temperature, speed, or offset adjustments. Another is filament not extruding properly due to clogs or melting issues, which can be addressed by checking the nozzle or changing the temperature or flow settings. Poor bridging quality from overhangs drooping can be improved by increasing cooling or reducing printing speed for bridges.

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3D Printing Basics and Troubleshooting Guide

The document discusses 3D printing and some common problems encountered. It describes the 3D printing process which involves designing a 3D model, slicing it, operating the printer, and waiting for completion. Two common problems addressed are elephant's foot, where the bottom squishes out, which can be fixed by bed temperature, speed, or offset adjustments. Another is filament not extruding properly due to clogs or melting issues, which can be addressed by checking the nozzle or changing the temperature or flow settings. Poor bridging quality from overhangs drooping can be improved by increasing cooling or reducing printing speed for bridges.

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ENGG 10 - LAB2-AB
Module 2 — Basic Electronic Circuit February 16, 2024

3D Printing

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is the process of depositing material (e.g., plastic,
resin, carbon fiber, etc.) in a programmed manner. This process entails: (1) designing a 3D model using a
modeling program, (2) slicing the 3D model and customizing parameters (such as layer height, infill,
temperature, speed, material, supports, and skirt/brim/raft) using a slicing software, (3) operating the 3D
printer (including switching it on, preheating, loading material, inputting code, and initiating printing), and
finally, (4) waiting for the printed product to be completed.

Figure 1. Top-View, Bottom-View, and Side-View of 3D Model in Slicing Software


Figure 2. Top-View, Bottom-View, and Side-View of 3D Printed Product

Problems Encountered in 3D Printing

Elephant's Foot, a common issue in 3D printing, manifests as an outward squishing at the bottom-most part of
the print, often caused by rapid cooling and contraction. To address this, adjustments to the bed temperature or
initial layer printing speed can mitigate the cooling effect, while modifying the first layer height or increasing the
Z-offset provides more space to reduce compression and reduce squishing. Additionally, employing a wider brim
or raft enhances adhesion and disperses pressure, thereby preventing excessive material displacement.

When filament fails to extrude during printing, it could be due to various factors such as nozzle clogs or
insufficient melting of the filament. To troubleshoot this issue, it's essential to check for nozzle clogs and clean or
replace the nozzle as needed. Increasing the nozzle temperature ensures proper filament melting for smooth
extrusion, while adjusting the extrusion multiplier or flow rate regulates the amount of filament being extruded,
thus preventing under-extrusion problems.

Poor bridging is the erratic drooping overhangs that affect the print quality. To tackle this issue, it's crucial to
address cooling and printing speed settings. Increasing the cooling fan speed aids in quicker solidification,
thereby improving the stability of bridged sections. Reducing the printing speed for bridging areas allows more
time for material deposition, reducing the likelihood of drooping. Furthermore, fine-tuning bridging speed and
temperature settings helps strike a balance between flowability and cooling, ultimately enhancing overall
bridging performance.

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