3D Printing Notes

1. 3D CAD Software

1.1. Script Based Model Generators

In general, allows for 3D models to be described and created with code.

2. 3D Printing Workflow

  • Reference doc.

2.1. Create Model

  • Use one of the above to create model

2.2. Export to File

  • STEP

  • STL

  • 3MF

2.3. Slicing

2.4. Printing

2.5. Post-Processing

2.5.1. Glue

  1. Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control

    • 30 second work time

    • Home Depot sells it

      localpla gel

  2. Micro-Mark Insta-cure gap filling

  3. HDX Super Glue

    • nearly instantaneous bond

    • Home Depot sells it

      localpla hdx

  4. Weld-On #16

    • 5 minute work time

    • 24hr cure time

      localpla 162

3. 3D Printers

3.1. FDM Printers

3.1.1. Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo

  • Product page.

  • Has a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume

3.2. Resin DLP Printers

3.2.1. Anycubic Photon D2

4. 3D Model Resources

5. Related Software

5.1. Vectorizer AI

  • Convert JPEG and PNG bitmaps to SVG vectors using AI.

  • Go here for this online app: Vectorizer AI