Difference between revisions of "A Basic 3D Printer Guide"
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| − | The 3D printer in the lab is a basic printer. Most of the time, it is only used to | + | The 3D printer in the lab is a basic printer only works with PLA Material. Most of the time, it is only used to |
print smaller pieces. Printing larger pieces, might take a lot of time. | print smaller pieces. Printing larger pieces, might take a lot of time. | ||
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| − | The | + | The common materials used for 3D printing is ''ABS or PLS plastic there are several more at [http://hackaday.com/2013/09/18/3d-printering-alternative-filaments/#more-103027 this] link''. It comes with different color, it is common to see Red and White colors. |
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| + | '''Printing with PLA and ABS''' | ||
| + | When printing with PLA the Bed doesn't need to be heated and the the filament needs to be cooled right away with a fan blowing directly on the filament. | ||
| + | The Makerbot 2x originally prints with ABS filament. It can be altered to use PLA also if you print [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221306 this] attachment it also needs [[http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?vendor=0&keywords=381-1082 this]] fan and some screws that are 80mm long fit just right in the hole the current ones in the makerbot are 60mm. | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 26 November 2014
Printer Model in the Lab: MakerBot Replicator 2X(Eric's Printer)
General information about the 3D printer and 3D printing process
Application
The 3D printer in the lab is a basic printer only works with PLA Material. Most of the time, it is only used to print smaller pieces. Printing larger pieces, might take a lot of time.
Material
The common materials used for 3D printing is ABS or PLS plastic there are several more at this link. It comes with different color, it is common to see Red and White colors.
Printing with PLA and ABS When printing with PLA the Bed doesn't need to be heated and the the filament needs to be cooled right away with a fan blowing directly on the filament. The Makerbot 2x originally prints with ABS filament. It can be altered to use PLA also if you print this attachment it also needs [this] fan and some screws that are 80mm long fit just right in the hole the current ones in the makerbot are 60mm.
