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Because we all 3D print things like this perfectly the first time… “World's first car made by a · 3D printer…” C
Design for 3D Printing Intel Developers Forum (IDF 2015)

Chris D. McCoy, Ph.D.

Because we all 3D print things like this perfectly the first time…

“World’s first car made by a 3D printer…” Called, “the Strati” Article by Dylan Stableford

Or maybe more like this…

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How can we get prints more like this?

“Rotating Skull Gear” by CarryTheWhat Printed on a $599 Printrbot Simple Metal @you3dit #sketch2solid

http://www.thingiverse.com/make:94221

Co-founder of You3Dit, Inc.

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Instructor: TechShop, SF | Lecturer: UC Berkeley

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“I tried and tried to get the 3D printer to print right and it never worked… so I just gave up.” @you3dit #sketch2solid

Image Credit: www.cubecinema.com

The 10 most common 3D printing failures and how to fight against them. http://bit.ly/3DPrintingFailures @you3dit #sketch2solid

But many problems are rooted in design. So let’s learn about Design for 3D Printing @you3dit #sketch2solid

What design software do I use?

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Printrbot Simple Metal, Metal Plus

What am I rockin’?

Stratasys Dimension Elite

Printrbot Simple

Makerbot Replicator 1, 2X

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2014 Series 1

Type A Machines: 2013 Series 1

The basic Design for 3D Printing Rules 1.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Have an answer for “Why am I 3D printing this part?” Start small Have at least one flat surface Avoid large-aspect-ratio parts and features Use 3D Printer Friendly Angles Avoid sharp corners Design with part orientation in mind Conserve plastic, conserve time @you3dit #sketch2solid

1. Why are you 3D printing this part? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Highly customized? Highly complex? Easy access to the tool? Curiosity? Material preference? Ease of use?

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2. Start Small 1.

Large prints take a LOT of time to print 2. Larger prints are more prone to errors 3. Large prints are more costly if there’s a failure

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2. Start Small 1.

Large prints take a LOT of time to print 2. Larger prints are more prone to errors 3. Large prints are more costly if there’s a failure

1/8 Segment +30 Hours @you3dit #sketch2solid

2. Start Small 1.

Large prints take a LOT of time to print 2. Larger prints are more prone to errors 3. Large prints are more costly if there’s a failure

@you3dit #sketch2solid

3. Have at least one flat surface 1.

Have at least one flat surface part can rest on

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3. Have at least one flat surface 1.

Have at least one flat surface part can rest on

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4. Avoid high-aspectratio parts 1. They tend to warp 2. Warping is caused by thermal gradients and thermal contraction 3. Thermal contraction has the largest impact on highaspect-ratio parts

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4. Avoid high-aspect-ratio parts 1. They tend to warp 2. Warping is caused by differential thermal expansion 3. Has the largest impact on highaspect-ratio parts 4. Warping not only distorts final print, but can cause print failure

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5. Use 3D Printer Friendly Angles 1. Avoid sharp corners 2. Avoid angles larger than 60 degrees from vertical 3. Fillets and chamfers are your friends 4. Sharp corners also jolt hardware in the 3D printer @you3dit #sketch2solid

5. Use 3D Printer Friendly Angles 1. Avoid sharp corners 2. Avoid angles larger than 60 degrees from vertical 3. Fillets and chamfers are your friends 4. Sharp corners also jolt hardware in the 3D printer @you3dit #sketch2solid

6. Avoid Sharp Corners This is a good rule for all mechanical engineering endeavors 2. Layers tend to delaminate at sharp corners 3. Overhanging structures fail to print right

Fillet

1.

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www.corrosionpedia.com

Print axis

7. Design with Orientation In Mind

A

This is important for several reasons 1. 3D Printability 2. Strength of parts 1. 2.

Picture A – Torque generates a tensile stress coaxial with extruded plastic Picture B – Torque generates a tensile stress perpendicular to the layer planes – causes delamination and failure

B

Print axis @you3dit #sketch2solid

8. Conserve plastic…conserve time 1.

Print speeds are much slower than translation speeds 1. 2.

Translation ~ 200 mm/s Print ~ 80 mm/s

2. Minimize the need for support structures 1. 2.

Minimize shadows Maximize surface area contact

3. Low fill ratios print faster 1.

Target between 10-25% fill ratio @you3dit #sketch2solid

Takeaways: Design for 3D Printing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Ask yourself “why are you 3D Printing?” Start Small Have one flat surface to print on Avoid large aspect-ratio parts and features Use 3D printer friendly angles and minimize sharp corners Design with orientation in mind Conserve plastic, conserve time

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Questions?

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Thanks

Questions?

1. TechShop SF 2. Thanks IDF

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