3D Printing Pipeline

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

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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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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.

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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Tinkercad

Join Our Class!

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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

Insights on supporting

3D Printing in your makerspace

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