Facilitator: Rafaele Andrade
Language: English
Duration: 2 days
Participants: 12 max.
Suitable for: Beginners to 3D printing
This workshop is an introduction to 3D printing, specifically with sustainable materials. Composer and instrument builder Rafaele Andrade will guide participants through the basic steps needed to design and produce prototypes with tips on how to get the best results for your project.
TOPICS
Designing in Fusion 360: Learn how to make simple sketches, import/export, how to structure your workflow.
Choosing your Materials: Learn about sustainable options. Understand which material and its properties (strength, impact resistance, stiffness) is the best for your prototype.
Manufacturing: Learn to slice and hack print bed supports. Get an overview of Slicer and learn tips on how to make your parts stronger, print faster etc. Make your first prints!
Maintenance: Overview of 3d print organology. Learn how to replace a nozzle and unclog your extruder.
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should bring:
-Own laptop with Fusion 360 and PrusaSlicer installed
-Mouse (optional)
-Own 3D design or pre-made model downloaded from here or here
iii will provide:
1 Prusa MK3S printer per 3 participants
Filament
Recycled materials
Past Dates:
29-30 October, 2021
28-29 May, 2022