Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Explains the concept of 3D printing, its additive manufacturing process, and the stages involved in creating a digital model for printing.
Creating a Digital Model Discusses the selection of software for 3D modeling and explains how models are converted into STL files using stereolithography (STL) format. It also covers importing the file into slicing software.
Basic Methods of Additive Manufacturing Categorizes additive manufacturing methods into photo-polymerization, material extrusion, selective laser sintering (SLS), electron beam melting (EBM), laminated object manufacturing (LOM), and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS). Each method is briefly explained with its advantages and applications.
Materials Used in FDM Printing 'Filament' materials such as PLA, ABS, Nylon, Polycarbonate are discussed along with their properties including strength, temperature resistance,and application areas like prototyping or mechanical parts production.
Software Tools for 3D Modeling Introduces Fusion360 by Autodesk as an example program used for creating solid objects through sketching tools. The interface features like design viewports & operation tabs were described alongside basic operations on sketches.
Preparing Models for Printing 'Repetier Host' was introduced as part of printer's firmware settings that can be edited to control print speed & infill density. G-code editing was mentioned which contains all actions required by printers during printing.