The 3D printing workflow is a process that starts with a 3D model in a CAD software that is exported to a 3D printer slicers software, which prepares the file for the printer.
CAD Software
Online Database
Slicer Software
3D Print!
CAD Model
Fusion 360
Rhino
Tinkercad
Onshape
Thingiverse
Myminifactory
Printables
GrabCAD
Cura
Prusa Slicer
Simplify 3D
Chitubox
Prusa
Bambu Lab
Creality
Anycubic
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3D Printing
Custom Models vs Downloaded Content
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Custom Designed Model
What is Tinkercad?
Tinkercad is a fun and easy-to-use computer program that helps you make 3D designs.
https://www.tinkercad.com
Go to tinkercad.com
Make your Account
Click on "Create your first 3D design"
choose a cube to start
change it's size!
add more shapes if you want!
2 MINUTE TINKERCAD BEGINNER TUTORIAL
Tinkercad
Resources
Tinkercad has a variety of built-in resources including a learning center with dozens of step-by-step tutorials and a collection of challenges.
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Tinkercad
In this demo, you will be designing and printing a one of a kind ring! Use the linked Tinkercad file to get started. Each step of the modeling process is outlined within the file. Click on the text bubbles to view the instructions for each step.
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Join Our Class!
https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/RZHJZBH35
Click Here!
3D Print
3D Export
Click Export
when you are done designing and select STL as your file type
Go back to your 3D Model
3D Printing
Slicer Workflow
Leverage curiosity of your students!
Make the machines accessible - lower barrier to entry for beginners
Encourage a balance of downloaded content with custom models
Catalog and discuss failures - they will happen!
Set clear guidelines are print-time and material use
Encourage peer to peer training with students
Use 3D printing to support other fabrication workflows
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