3D Printing Workshop. How to use and maintain a 3D Printer.

Most importantly - we're here to help. Learn everything to do with 3D Printing and get making today!

Created byCore Electronics

Last updated 6/2017

English

What you'll learn

What is 3D Printing, how does it work, tips and how to maintain your 3D Printer.

Course content

5 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 54m total length

Overview0:35
Preface - example images and other things we couldn't fit on Udemy can be found here (totally FREE):
https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/3d-printing-and-modelling-workshop.html

Welcome to Chapter 1 of the 3D printing workshop. We are going to take a second to investigate the tech behind 3D printing before we jump into printing. By the end of this chapter you should:

Have learned about some of the popular 3D printing technologies.
Have a good understanding of where 3D printing is being used and why.
Know what type of manufacturing process 3D printing is, and more importantly why.
Understand what materials are used by 3D printers
Understand what hardware is on a 3D printer and how it has evolved since the first consumer printers
Understand the workflow and software required to use a 3D printer.
Different 3D Printing Technologies3:52
Goal: To investigate FDM printing technology alongside other 3D printer technologies to gain a better understanding of the way we print models.
Manufacturing Processes4:33
Goal: To understand different types of manufacturing processes', namely where 3D printing lies on the spectrum.
Where does FDM 3D Printing fit with with you, the Maker?0:57
Goal: This section will discuss realistic limitations of 3D printing
Filaments1:57
Goal: In this section we discuss filament. From the standard sizes right through to some of the newer filaments on the market, this section will give you a decent understanding of printer filaments.
3D Printer Hardware14:04
Goal: In this Section we look at the main components and parts in a 3D printer. Futhermore, we discuss how that technology has evolved over the past years to arrive where it is at today.
Workflow of 3D Printing: Taking Files From a 3D Model to Printer Code2:39
Goal: In this section we discuss the basic workflow when using a 3D printer. We discuss CAD & 3D printer software options for makers and decide on what software we will be using in the future.

If you want to follow along in the next chapter, you can download the latest version of Cura.

If you are using a Lulzbot 3D Printer, grab the Lulzbot Edition at lulzbot.com/cura

Overview1:13
Here we are at Chapter 2! Now that we have a decent idea of what 3D printing is, and how it comes together, we are going to learn how to prepare and print our first 3D model!

This chapter will cover the following topics:

Installing your printer using Cura
The basic settings of Cura
Model manipulation on the Cura Print Bed
Cura's advanced settings
Preparing your printer for printing (loading filaments, cleaning the bed etc)
Removing your print from the bed
First Print Results!
Printer Install and General Overview of a Print Slicer7:59
Goal: In this section we are going to install a printer to our fresh Cura installation, then we take a look around the basic settings of Cura.
Model Manipulation4:15
Goal: In this section, we are going to learn how we can duplicate, rotate, scale and move our model around in Cura.
Advanced Settings in Cura8:30
Goal: In this section, we venture beyond quick print settings and take a look at the full palette of print settings in Cura.
Printer Preperation8:18
Goal: In this Section, we learn how to prepare our printer so that we start our first 3D print the right way.
Removing a Print From the Bed & Print Results5:22
Goal: Congratulations! Your first print has completed successfully, now let's learn how to remove that part from your print bed without damaging ourselves or the printer.

Overview0:58
In this Chapter, we are going to look at the most popular filaments in more detail, namely their properties, the level of printing difficulty and popular uses.

We will be looking at the following features of each filament:

The Temperature required for print
The Bed Temperature required for print adhesion
Solubility of material - what chemicals you can treat this filament with
Impact Resistance of the material - how easily it breaks
Warping/Shrinking issues of filament
If the filament is rigid or flexible
The fumes the filament lets off as it is printed - ventilation considerations
Is it biodegradable
Ease of use - Is it easy, average or hard to manage when printing with.
ABS Overview2:02
Goal: We will take a look at the story behind ABS Filament, including its properties & uses with your 3D printer
PLA Overview2:04
Goal: We will take a look at the story behind PLA Filament, including its properties & uses with your 3D printer

Overview0:57
Warping8:06
Goal: We keep hearing about this print issue called warping, in this video, we will investigate the causes and fixes available for warping 3D prints.
Stringing8:55
Goal: Stringing is a common issue with a simple fix, in this video, we will look at some printer tests that can dial in your printer to remove stringing entirely.
Overhangs and Supports12:45
Goal: Overhangs can be the bane of your 3D printing life, in this video we are going to learn how to set up our printer to deal with overhangs.

Mechanical Maintenance4:51
Goal: The mechanical parts on your 3d printer need some TLC too, in this video we show you the basics.
Printing Replacement Parts4:55
Goal: Printers printing printers? In this video we show you where you can download replacement part STLs as well as how you can slice them to make your replacements as durable as possible.
Additional Resources and Where To Next?4:18
Goal: In this video, we talk about where to go now that you have learned all the printing basics. Additionally, I give you some personal recommendations for resources and communities for 3D printing.

A strategy for obtaining great prints guide by MHackney on Lulzbot Forum - https://forum.lulzbot.com/viewtopic.php?t=1709

All3DP Printer Troubleshooting Guide - https://all3dp.com/common-3d-printing-problems-3d-printer-troubleshooting-guide/

Fix my Print subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/FixMyPrint/

Requirements

Have the passion to make things with 3D Printers and 3D Printing technology

Description

Welcome to the 3D Printing Workshop! We are going to take you on a hands-on journey into the exciting technology that is 3D printing. I have personally spent the past 12 months immersing myself into everything to do with 3D printing. I'm going to try and share the best of what I have learned along the way with you. Let's take a look at the course goals and structure.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to get started with 3D Printing.

3D Printing Workshop. How to use and maintain a 3D Printer.

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What is 3D Printing7 lectures • 29min

Preparing, Slicing and Printing Your First 3D Model6 lectures • 36min

Filaments3 lectures • 5min

Fix My Print!4 lectures • 31min

Printer Maintenance and Where To Next3 lectures • 14min

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