[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1548915095180{margin-top: -41px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f3f3f3 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1548916985606{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1548917005520{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1548917063896{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1548854713384{margin-bottom: 8px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1548854737452{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][yoast-breadcrumb][/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1548925649412{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]In this course you will learn all the stages of 3D printing, from its history, ways to get the best print, using slicers and even finishing your prints, there are also a lot of technical parts to the process, and this course will help you navigate the challenges 3D printer enthusiasts encounter when they start out. It’s a fun class to create and we hope you enjoy it and learn how to make great prints!
What you’ll learn:
- History of 3D Printing from the start up to date.
- Choose the right printer for your needs.
- Understand how the 3D printer’s work
- Understand the mechanism of printing
- Use slicing software (Simplify3D & Cura)
- Use 3D modeling software (Fusion 360)
- Print in the right way
- Finishing the prints in the right way
- Maintain the printer
- Resources and 3D printing communities.
Who this course is for:
- Architects
- Designers
- Artists
- Artificial intelligent Engineers
- Robot Engineers
- Anyone interested in 3D printing technology
- Cosplay makers and hobbyists
[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Course Outlines”]Introduction to 3D Printing Technology
Course and Chapters Overview
- In this course we will cover the following topics:
Introduction to The 3D Printing Technology
- 3D Printing History
- 3D Printing Types
FDM Printing
- FDM Printer concept
- FDM Printer Parts
- FDM Printer Mechanism
- FDM Printer CONs Vs Pros
- Filament.
Slicing (Simplify 3D & Cura)
- Slicing concept
- Slicing setting
- Simplify (Software)
- Cura (Software)
Fusion 360
Printing Your Design
- Leveling
- Adhesion
- Change the Filament
- Remove the Print
Finishing Your 3D Prints
- Sanding
- Gluing
- Priming and Painting
- Polymer finishing
Softwares and Resources
- Websites
- Software
- Tools and Material
- Maintenance
- Most Common 3D Printing Issues
3D Printing History
- The 80s
- The 80s Inventors
- The 90s
- The 2000s
- The 2010s
- 3D Printing in the UAE
3D Printing Types
3D Printing is an Additive Process
Types of 3D Printing
- Stereolithography (SLA)
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- Digital Light Process (DLP)
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
- PolyJet
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
- Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
FDM Printing
FDM Printer concept
FDM Printer Parts
- Print Bed
- Extruder Drive Feed
- Stepper Motors
- Gears
- Bowden Tube
- Hot End
- Cooling Fan
- Rods
- Belts
- Frame
- Motherboard
- Interface
- Power Supply
FDM Printer Mechanism
- FDM VS SLA
- FDM Mechanism
FDM Printer CONs Vs Pros
Filament.
- PLA Filament
- ABS Filament
- Flexible
- Other Types
Slicing
What is Slicing?
- STL, OBJ, and other file formats
- Gcode
Slicer Settings.
- Nozzle Diameter
- Extrusion Multiplier
- Extrusion Width
- Retraction (Distance & Speed)
- Layer Height
- Top Solid Layers
- Bottom Solid Layers
- Shell Thickness (or Perimeter Shells)
- First Layer Settings ( Height, Width, Speed)
- Skirts, Brims, and Rafts
- Infill (Percentage & Pattern)
- Support Structures
- Temperature Settings (Nozzle & Heated Bed)
- Cooling Settings
- Speeds
Simplify3D Software for Slicing.
- Creating an Account
- Adding Your Printer
- Creating Your Own Printing Profile
- Importing a Model
- Software General Interface
- Important Features
- Printing Your Model
Cura Software for Slicing.
- Creating an Account
- Adding Your Printer
- Creating Your Own Printing Profile
- Importing a Model
- Software General Interface
- Important Features
- Printing Your Model
Introduction to Fusion 360
Printing Your Design
Preparing Your 3D Printer.
- Auto Calibration of the Bed (Printers with BLTouch or Sensors)
- Auxiliary (Manual) Bed Levelling
- Cleaning the Print Surface
- Loading the Filament
- Bed Adhesion
Giving the Print Order (Flash Drive or SD Card).
Maintaining a Suitable Environment.
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Printer Stability
Removing Your Print.
Finishing your 3D prints
Sanding.
- Sandpaper
- Sandpaper Grit
- Sanding Workshop
Gluing.
- Glou
- Epoxy
- Acetone
- Gloop
- 3D Printing Pen
- Gluing Workshop
Priming and Painting.
- Filling Defects
- Fillers Types
- Filling and Priming Workshop
- Painting Types
- Paint Types
- Painting Tools
- Coats
- Painting Workshop
Polymer Finishing.
- Polymer Types
- Polymer Workshop
- Weathering Workshop
Software & Resources
Sites for STL Files.
- https://www.myminifactory.com/
- https://www.thingiverse.com/
- https://grabcad.com/
- https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?hl=en
- https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/
- https://www.turbosquid.com/
- https://3dexport.com/
- https://cults3d.com/en
- https://pinshape.com/
- https://www.cgtrader.com/
- https://www.stlfinder.com/
- https://www.yeggi.com/
Useful Softwares for Editing & Repairing STL Files.
- Netfabb
- Meshmixer
- FreeCAD
Essential Tools & Material.
- Spatula
- Knife
- Pliers
- Lubricants (for Maintenance)
- Digital Calipers
- Tweezers
- Screwdrivers
- Allen Keys Set
- Markers
- Super Glue
- Nozzle Cleaning Tool (for Maintenance)
- Cleaning Filament (for Maintenance)
- Set of Sandpapers
- Hexdrivers
Maintenance.
- Bed Levelling
- Crane Levelling
- Nozzle Cleaning
- Nozzle Replacement
- Cleaning the Bowden Tube
- Cleaning the Extruder Gear
- Cleaning the Hotend Fan
- Cleaning the Part Fan
- Cleaning the Wheels
- Cleaning the Electronic Parts
- Lubricating the Rods
- Esteps Calibration
- Tightening the Belts
Most Common 3D Printing Issues.
- First Layer not Sticking to the Bed
- Under Extrusion
- Over Extrusion
- Gaps in Top Layers
- Stringing
- Layer Shifting
- Layer Splitting
- Blobs
- Gaps Between Infill & Outline
- Curling Corners
- Warping
- Poor Bridging
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- Group Discussions
- Case Study
- Exercises
- Presentations
- Lectures
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Duration”]
- 20 hours
- Beginner Level
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