February 2017 – Page 2

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Print

	Print



	If your model is ready to be printed, click “Print.”



	This will expand a side window, allowing you to adjust some basic print settings and preferences for your 3D Print.

Profile

Layer

Quality

Infill

Support

Fan

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Views

	Views



	Click “Select View” to quickly select the view of the model.

Move

Rotate

Resize

Copy/Delete

Split

Arrange

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09, Wednesday

Today’s class was dedicated work time. Students continued working on file preparation for Project1 (Laser) and Project2 (3DPrint).

I also provided Laser Equipment Operation training to those whom did not receive the training on (Class 05, Wednesday).

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Today’s class was dedicated to Environmental Health & Safety’s: Fire Extinguisher Identification and Use Training. To retain access to the eFab Lab and the Laser Equipment, you must complete this training. If you missed today’s session, you can visit:

https://cmu.bioraft.com/node/284572/sessions/

… and sign up for the next available session. If you participate in training outside of this class-time, you must email me with the EH&S Training Certificate.

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07, Wednesday

In today’s class, we continued our discussion on 3D Modeling for 3D Printing. Specifically, we revisted: What defines a Surface; What defines a Solid; How to pull Curves from Surfaces; and How to create surfaces from curves.

We also introduced some Rhino Solid operations. After which, we explained how to export 3D Geometry as a Stereolithography [.stl] File Type. Lastly, we introduced the Zortrax M200 3D Printer and the Zortrax Z-Suite.

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06, Monday

In today’s class, we introduced 3D Printing Technologies and Processes. After the presentation, we began introducing and discussing 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros 3D. Specifically, we discussed: What defines a Surface; What defines a Solid; How to pull Curves from Surfaces; and How to create surfaces from curves.

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05, Wednesday

In today’s class, we reviewed how to export a Rhino File for laser processing. After which, we introduced LaserCut: a Laser preparation program, that allows you to import your prepared geometry and begin designating specific elements for specific processes (cutting, engraving, scoring). The LaserCut interface is shown in the Laser Processing Introduction (Slides 15-20); but it’s more thoroughly reviewed in the LaserCut Tutorial. We also reviewed IDeATe’s Laser Equipment Policies. The end of class was more ‘Rhino play-time’, but we also began training on Laser Equipment operation/procedure. You should be thinking about Project 1, and either preparing the suggested project geometry, or developing your own project.

	Support



	SUPPORT: Allows you to select the angle at which support structures are generated for over-hanging or undercut geometry. If your 3D Model includes over-hangs or undercuts; we’ll have to define when the 3D Printer creates support structures to support these features. By default, this option is set to 20 Degrees. This setting is safe as it provides extensive supports for your model.



	For instance, a support setting of 40 Degrees would print support structures for overhanging geometry that is greater-than or equal-to 40 Degrees. An example is provided in the image above. Lower Support Setting Values = increased print time + increased material usage + increased success + increased post-processing time (removal/clipping of support material from final model)



	As a second example, a support setting of 80 Degrees would print support structures for overhanging geometry that is greater-than or equal-to 80 Degrees. An example is provided in the image above. This setting would provide limited support for over-hanging structures, and the likelihood your model will print successfully is minimal. Higher Support Setting Values = decreased print time + decreased material usage + decreased success + decreased post-processing time (removal/clipping of support material from final model)



	SUPPORT LITE: Choose this option to generate the support structure without the outer perimeter. Support Lite consumes less material, is easier to remove, and decreases print time. However, this option can cause problems with complicated Support structures.

Month: February 2017

Z-Suite: Print Settings