CAD/CAM: 3D Printing Objectives: Set up, maintenance and operation of a 3D printer Awareness of social and moral implications of 3D printing

FAQs  How long does it take to print?  What material does it print from?  Can it print a gun?  What does the future hold? Image from simplify3d.com

XYZ Da Vinci range- megauk.com Da Vinci 1.0Da Vinci 2.0 Due  Prints 200x200x200mm  Smart chip cartridge  Plug and play  Prints 200x184x220mm  Two different colours

Da Vinci 1.1 Plus Da Vinci 1.0 AiO XYZ Da Vinci range- megauk.com  Prints 200x200x200mm  Touch to print  Wi-Fi Storage  Watch as you print  Prints 200x200x200mm  Built in scanner

UpBox 3D – technologysupplies.co.uk  255x205x205mm build area  0.1 mm (100 micron), 0.15 mm 0.2 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm layer builds  Inbuilt HEPA filter – removes micro fine particles and 3d printing fumes

Maintenance -  Loading and unloading filament  Calibration of print area  Nozzle cleaning Objective: Set up, maintenance and operation of a 3D printer

The process -  Design a product using programs such as Pro Desktop, AutoDesk Inventor, Creo and Google Sketchup.  Export design as an ‘.stl’ file  Import.stl file into printer software.  Use the tools in the software to scale, move or ground your design.  Send to print and choose layer height, add supports, rafting and auto repair if needed.  Apply glue to print area of table.  Allow nozzle and print bed to heat up.  Remove product when complete and bed has cooled down

Moral and social issues -  – Baby Scan  – Cerebral Palsy  – Gun Objectives: Awareness of social and moral implications of 3D printing

New Filaments – technologysupplies.co.uk What opportunities are there to solve real life problems?  Ultra Violet reactive Filament  Thermo changing Filament  Conductive Filament  Glow in the dark Filament  Troubleshooting- Images and explanations for printing problems…. Useful websites- Existing projects, downloadable files and 3D printing news….   