3D Print Technology
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Printer Technology: Students will understand different types of 3D printing technology and components of those technologies. NOTE: Standards 1 - 2 could be hands on and Standards 3 - 5 could be lecture based.

Standard 1
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Printers

1. Understand how FDM printers work.
   
2. Explore the variety of filament materials used with FMD printers, such as PLA, ABS, PETG, etc.
   

Standard 2
Stereolithography (SLA, DLP) Printers

1. Understand how SLA and DLP printers work.
   
2. Explain the difference between SLA and DLP processes.
   
3. Explore the variety of liquid polymer materials such as standard ABS, castable, flexible, and high temp.
   

Standard 3
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS, SLM) Printers

1. Understand how SLS printers work.
   
2. Explain the difference between SLS and SLM printers.
   
3. Explore the variety of powdered materials used with SLS printers, such as Powder
   

Standard 4
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) Printers

1. Understand how MJF printers work.
   
2. Explore the variety of powdered materials used with MJF printers, such as Alloy metals, wood, and polymers.
   

Standard 5
Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Printers

1. Understand how DED printers work.
   
2. Explore the variety of powdered alloy metal materials used with DED printers.
   

STRAND 2
Printer Hardware/Software: Students will understand how to use the hardware and software involved with 3D Printing

Standard 1
Printer Hardware Functions

1. Explore the most common hardware components of 3D printers, such as Stepper Motors, Extruders, hotends, light sources.
   
2. Understand how the 3D printer software uses G-Code to drive the hardware.
   

Standard 2
Slicer Programs

1. Use different Slicer Programs to prepare 3D Models for printing. These are Cura, PrusaSlicer, LycheeSlicer, and ChiTuBox.
   
2. Explore the variety of slicer settings and how they affect the printing process, such as Layer Height, Infil, Exposure Time, Print Orientation, etc.
   

Standard 3
File Types

1. Use 3D Modeling Software to export 3D Models to appropriate printable formats, such as .stl, .obj, 3mf, etc.
   
2. Unzip files from Compressed/Zipped folders when downloading files off the internet.
   
3. Use Slicer Programs to export 3D Printer files for printing, such as Gcode.
   

STRAND 3
Printer Maintenance: Students will understand and be able to maintain a 3D printer, including assembly and troubleshooting

Standard 1
Filament (FDM) Maintenance

1. Assemble and maintain basic parts such as Nozzle, Print Bed, Hot End, Bowden Tube, & Stepper Motors
   

Standard 2
Resin (SLA/DLP) Maintenance

1. Understand the process of assembling and maintaining basic parts such as FEP Film, Reservoir, & Cleaning Station.
   
2. Understand and implement proper safety equipment such as Nitrile Gloves, Safety Goggles, Isopropyl Alcohol, & Ventilation.
   

STRAND 4
3D Design for Printing: Students will understand how to efficiently design 3D models for printing

Standard 1
3D Modeling Software

1. Use 3D Modeling Software to create 3D models for printing such as Sketchup, Blender, Inventor, Tinkercad, etc.
   
2. Use 3D Modeling Software to modify/kitbash existing models downloaded from the internet.
   
3. Use 3D Modeling Software to clean up existing models to make them suitable for 3D Printing.
   

Standard 2
Designing For Printing Limitations

1. Students will understand how to design models that are optimized for 3D printing, using concepts such as Overhangs, Bridging, Orientation, Thickness, Tolerance, Supports, etc.
   
2. Students will be able to accurately measure an object in metric units using calipers.
   

Standard 3
Hard Surface Modeling

1. Students will create a variety of hard surface models such as fixtures, assembly parts, etc.
   

Standard 4
Organic Modeling

1. Students will create a variety of organic models such as characters, animals, etc.
   

Standard 5
Design Process

STRAND 5
3D Printing Real World Applications: Students will explore what industries and groups are using 3D Printing currently and what areas it is growing in.

Standard 1
Industries

1. Difference between Primary and Secondary manufacturing methods.
   
2. Aerospace
   
3. Manufacturing
   
4. Medical
   
5. Automotive
   

Standard 2
Hobbyists

1. Tabletop Gaming
   
2. Art
   
3. Home Improvement
   
4. DIY
   

Performance Skills

1. Students will be able to apply design principles and techniques with 3D modeling software and tools to create digital models of objects that can be printed with a 3D printer.
   
2. Students will be able to operate and maintain a 3D printer, including setting up the printer, loading the filament, adjusting the settings, troubleshooting common issues, and cleaning the printer.
   

Workplace Skills
The following workplace skills should be discussed and modeled throughout the strands and standards of the course:

1. Communication
   
2. Teamwork
   
3. Critical and Creative Thinking
   
4. Problem Solving
   
5. Dependability
   

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