Introducing 3D Design and Printing
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The document provides an overview of 3D printing including what it is, the different 3D printing processes, common 3D file types, how to 3D print an object, examples of objects that can be 3D printed, select 3D printers and applications, 3D printing services, and emerging technologies like digital scanning. It also discusses how to implement and maintain a 3D printer in a library or makerspace.
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Introducing 3D Design and Printing
- 2. Agenda - Learn what 3D printing is and how it works - Get a snapshot of some of the best 3D printers on the market - Discovery a variety of 3D design applications - Study trends in digital scanning and other emerging 3D design/printing technologies - Understand how to implement and maintain a 3D printer in your library or makerspace
- 3. What is 3D printing? First off, 3D printing is not new. Chuck Hull invented stereolithography (i.e., solid imaging) in the mid-1980s. 3D printing is also known as additive manufacturing , which is a process of making, layer by layer, three dimensional objects from a digital file. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. Source: http://goo.gl/SaL7eE
- 4. • Vat Photopolymerisation • Material Jetting • Binder Jetting • Material Extrusion – The iLab’s Monolith printer uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology • Powder Bed Fusion • Sheet Lamination • Directed Energy Deposition Seven processes are:
- 5. 3D Printing File Types .STL – STereoLithography or Standard Tessellation Language .OBJ – Object files define the geometry for objects. Includes textures. .X3D – used for color printing. Also added shaders, geo-location etc. .VRML – used for color printing. Includes 3D geometry etc.
- 6. Huh?
- 7. 3D Printing Process 1. Design an object via computer aided design (CAD) or animation modeling software. Not design-oriented? Try Shapeways, Sculpteo or Thingiverse. 2. The software will export the object as an .STL file ("stereolithography" or "Standard Tessellation Language"), which will then be built (printed) layer-by-layer (i.e., Additive Manufacturing). 3. Load the .STL file into the printer. (e.g., via Repetier). 4. Slice (i.e., create layers for the object). Note: Repetier integrates Slic3r into the software. 5. 3D printing materials vary. We use PLA (Polylactic acid) filament. Visit http://reprap.org/wiki/PLA for more information. Source: http://goo.gl/rgOpMq
- 8. Download it at http://www.repetier.com Repetier Demonstration
- 9. G-code is a language in which people tell computerized machine tools how to make something. G-code can also be used for CNC machines, knitting, tattoos etc. Visit http://3dprintingforbeginners.com/software-tools for a large list of other 3D modeling, Slicer, 3D Printer Hosts etc.
- 11. Fused Deposition Modeling with the Monolith Watch video: https://youtu.be/fA_cAo4uwAc
- 12. What to Expect with 3D Printing • It is a slow process. • It can be very frustrating. • You will learn how to unclog the extruder and do other repairs. • Setup a way to remotely monitor your prints (e.g., use a webcam via RealVNC or Repetier-Server etc.) • Have a web form for print submissions with brief explanation. • Create procedures/policies.
- 13. DIY Remote Monitoring with RealVNC
- 14. http://www.repetier-server.com/ Note: you do not need to use a Raspberry Pi, but you will be cooler if you do. ;-)
- 15. What can you 3D print?
- 17. What else can you 3D print?
- 19. Mask was 3D printed and LEDs were installed in the Innovation Lab Watch video at: https://youtu.be/9ns9_rmcqps
- 20. Source: http://freefab3d.com/ The Innovation Lab [Makerspace @ SPC] has a Monolith printer.
- 21. RepRap – 3D print a 3D printer! http://reprap.org/
- 22. Search for ‘XY Core Printer’ at Thingiverse.com
- 23. Some Select 3D Printers • LulzBot Mini, $1,350 • MakerBot Replicator, $2,899 • Ultimaker 2, $2,499 • XYZprinting Nobel 1.0, $1,500 Visit https://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide the “most comprehensive 3D printer guide available!
- 24. Select 3D Applications/Tools: • SketchUp – download a free trial and check out their 3D Warehouse! • AutoCAD - free for students! You can visit this site for a list of other free software available to students. • Tinkercad – free and easy to use online application for 3D printing/modeling. • Blender - free open source 3D content creation suite. • Kinect Studio - record and play back depth and color streams from a Kinect. • Meshmixer - a free tool for making 3D stuff without too much hassle. • Skanect – capture a full color 3D model of an object. • ReconstructMe - 3D real-time scanning system. • 123D Catch – free app that lets you create 3D scans of any object. • Even more 3D software
- 25. Select 3D Printing Services etc. • Shapeways - 3D Printing Service & Marketplace • UPS 3D Printing - UPS Stores have expanded 3D printing services to meet the growing demands. • i.materialize - turn your ideas into 3D printed reality • Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects • Sculpteo – 3D prints your ideas/products • Amazon.com’s 3D Printing – Customization, Sandboxr etc. • Smithsonian X 3D - print historic artifacts.
- 26. www.tinkercad.com A quick hands-on overview to show basic functions!
- 27. You can download your Tinkercad design into Minecraft, 3D print it, upload it to Thingiverse, or order a print.
- 28. Hands on with Source: http://goo.gl/8v9uH9
- 29. Read more at: http://goo.gl/mftoH2
- 30. Requests to create 3D models
- 32. Matter and Form 3D scanner https://matterandform.net/scanner
- 33. Digital Scanning DIY style with Eureka Factory!
- 35. Prototypes
- 36. .com/
- 40. 3D print a 3D printer! http://reprap.org/wiki/Build_A_RepRap
- 41. Do you think 3D printing will change the world?
- 43. The road ahead for 3-D printers Read more at: http://goo.gl/xnThZ0
- 44. Grab a pair! And look at 3D printing in 3D!
- 47. spcilab. .com Connect with the iLab … iLab@spcollege.edu /groups/spcilab spcilab. .com .com/innovation-lab-makerspace-spc
- 48. Contact me …