3D Product Development
In this unit, you will learn to: Describe the uses of 3D printing.
Tools FreeCAD
Types of 3D printers
Stereolithography
Digital Light Processing
Laser Sintering and Laser Melting
Fused Deposition Modeling
3D Inkjet Printing
Selective Deposition Lamination
Benefits of 3D Printing: Tool-less
Applications of 3D Printing
Robotics
Aerospace and Automobiles
Jewelry
Art
Architecture
Printing Process of a 3D Model
The three models on the build plate
The decision on whether to print objects separately or together depends on the size and complexity of the models and the printer's capabilities
Create the file for printing
An important aspect to consider when working with 3D printing is the compatibility of file formats
Read the sentences and tick True or False 3D models can only be created with CAD tools
Define 3D printing and describe how it impacts the work of engineers and designers
Analyze the main differences between SLA and DLP printers
Describe how using powder as a base material differs from using liquid resin
Explain how an EBM printer works and why it is used heavily in industrial applications
Analyze the various types of plastic materials used as base materials in 3D printing
List the main benefits of 3D printing for both industrial and personal use
Illustrate how processing metals differs from ceramics in 3D printing
Describe how 3D printing is used to advance healthcare applications
Discuss how the aerospace and automobile industries utilize 3D printing in various departments