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EXTERNAL EXAMINER INTERNAL EXAMINER

 LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

S NO DATE EXPERIMENT NAME SIGN

1 THE STUDY OF 3D PRINTING

2 INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS

3 INTRODUCTION TO ULTIMAKER CURA

4 INTRODUCTION TO CHITUBOX

5 Modelling and converting CAD models into STL file.

6 Manipulation and error fixing of STL file.

Design and fabrication of parts by varying part orientation and

7
support structures.

8 Fabrication of parts with material extrusion AM process.

9 Fabrication of parts with vat polymerization AM process.

10 Design and fabrication of topology optimized parts.

 THE STUDY OF 3D PRINTING

Introduction: -

3D printing allows for rapid prototyping and onsite manufacturing of products.

Initially done with plastic, 3D printing now uses new techniques with new
materials, such as aluminum, bronze, and glass. Biomaterials are also being
incorporated, such as 3D printing ear cartilage and liver tissue. As the 3D printing
industry grows, 3D printing will become a big part of many engineering fields.

Flow layout of Pre 3D Printing Components of 3D Printer: -

1. Axes

Fixed Rods The three axes that the 3D printer utilizes are on the Cartesian
coordinate system. The linear fixed rods are maintained at right angles to each other
and each represents a coordinate axis.

Movement The timing belts and pulleys allow the movement of the hot end (or the
print bed, depending on the type of 3D printer) along each axes according to the g-
code (generated by slicing software). The stepper motors power this movement.

2. Extruder

Extrusion is the feeding of filament into the hot end of the 3D printer. This
movement is also powered by a stepper motor.

Retraction This mechanism is the pulling of the melted filament from the hot end.
This movement is primarily programmed through the g-code to prevent the
formation of unwanted filament creating a bridge between two areas. The bridging
of unwanted filament is referred to as stringing or the formation of cobwebs.

Dual Extrusion Some models of 3D printers are equipped with dual extrusion
capabilities. This allows for mixed material objects to be printed. Dual extrusion
can be

used to print out complex objects with a different colour material as the support,
making it easy to differentiate between the object and the support.
3. Hot End

The hot end is heated to temperatures ranging from 160 C to 250 C, depending on
the type of filament to be used. The hot end melts the filament and pushes the
melted filament through the nozzle. The hot end needs to be thermally insulated
from the other components of the 3D printer to prevent any damage.

4. Print Bed

Heated Print beds that are heated improve print quality of 3D printed objects. The
heated bed is heated to the glass transition temperature of the filament being used.
This allows the model layers to slightly melt and stick to the heated bed.

Non-Heated Print beds that are not heated require adhesion in the form of glue,
tape, hairspray, etc. In the innovation lab, painters tape is frequently used for
adhesion.

5. Filament

Filament is a consumable used by the 3D printer to print layers. Filament comes in

a variety of materials and colors. Filament can be composed of metal, wood, clay,
biomaterials, carbon fiber, etc.

ABS: - ABS is a thermoplastic that needs to be heated to temperatures from 210C

to 250C. ABS can only be printed on a 3D printer with a heated bed, which prevents
the cracking of the object. When ABS is heated, it emits a strong unpleasant odor.
ABS requires a complete enclosure while printing.

PLA: - PLA is a thermoplastic that needs to be heated to temperatures from 160C

to 220C. PLA is also biodegradable and emits slight odors. PLA is most frequently
used in the Innovation Lab on all 3D printers.

Preparing your 3D Model in CAD Software: -

CAD software is used to create 3D models and designs. This software is available
on our computers and the level of difficulty varies. With the exception of Sketch
up Pro and the industry standard software mentioned, all of these programs are
available on the innovation lab computers.
Solid works main idea is user to create drawing directly in 3D or solid form. From
this solid user can assemble it directly on their workstation checking clashes and
functionality of it. Creating drawing is pretty easy just drag and drop the solid to
drawing block.

Preparing your 3D Model for print in Idea maker software:-

These are following step for 3D printing of model

1. Install the 3D print software idea maker

2. Check repair option in this software

3. Set the nozzle parameter and build tack temperature according to the printer
guide. Step:-1 Prepare the design Model using Designing Software(Solids
Work,Autocad etc.) Step:-2 Convert the designed Model file in Stl ,obj format.

Step:-3 Prepare the design model for printing Using Software Idea Maker and
Ultimaker. Then set all parameter (nozzle temp., buildtak temp and support) and
also repair your design using software option. Then after generate the file in gcode
format

Step:-4 ON the 3D Printer and load the filament in nozzle and give the command
print by using 3D Printing Machine.

Precaution of 3D Printer machine: -

These are some following precaution when you print the design in 3D Printer

1. Mechanical: Do not place limbs inside the build area while the nozzle is in
motion. The printer nozzle moves in order to create the object.

2. High Temperature: Do not touch the printer nozzle – it is heated to a high

temperature in order to melt the build material.

3. Always buy replacement parts from the manufacturer for safety related
equipment
4. Choose an area that has adequate ventilation and exhaust capability Safety
Equipment: -

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves (recommended for postprocessing) Application of 3D Printer: -

• Automotive

• Marine

• Aerospace Advantages: -

• Medical

• Engineering

• Architecture

• Complex shapes

• Freedom for design

• Customize parts

• Less waste

• Fewer unsold products

• Less transport Limitations: -

• Time

• Cost

• Skill
 INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS

SolidWorks (stylized as SOLIDWORKS) is a brand within Dassault Systèmes that

develops and markets solid modeling computer-aided design, computer-aided
engineering, 3D CAD design and collaboration, analysis, and product data
management software. The SolidWorks brand was founded as Winchester Design
Systems by Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate Jon Hirschtick on
December 30, 1993. SolidWorks developed the world's first 3D CAD solution that
ran on a desktop PC. They had a simple mission statement of "3D on every
engineer's desktop".

SolidWorks released its first product, SolidWorks 95, on November 1, 1995.

Within two months, it established a new benchmark for ease of use. Since then, the
3D CAD product, now known as SolidWorks, has become a central product for the
SolidWorks brand. By 2023, approximately 7 million engineers and designers were
using SolidWorks software to create production-ready 2D and 3D engineering
drawings and advanced 3D models using a parametric feature-based approach.
SolidWorks provides analyses and simulations, including Finite Element Analysis.
This approach can result in: faster modeling, new design tools, and enhanced
collaboration.

MODELING TECHNOLOGY

SolidWorks is a solid modeler, and utilizes a parametric feature-based

approach which was initially developed by PTC (Creo/Pro-Engineer) to create 3D
CAD models and assemblies. The software uses the Parasolid modeling kernel.
Parameters refer to constraints whose values determine the shape or geometry of
the model or assembly. Parameters can be either numeric parameters, such as line
lengths or circle diameters, or geometric parameters, such as tangent, parallel,
concentric, horizontal or vertical, etc. Numeric parameters can be associated with
each other through the use of relations, which allows them to capture design intent.
 Design intent is how the creator of the part wants it to respond to changes
and updates. For example, the user would want the hole at the top of a beverage
can to stay at the top surface, regardless of the height or size of the can. SolidWorks
allows the user to specify that the hole is a feature on the top surface, and will then
honor their design intent no matter what height they later assign to the can. Features
refer to the building blocks of the part. They are the shapes and operations that
construct the part. Shape-based features typically begin with a 2D or 3D sketch of
shapes such as bosses, holes, slots, etc. This shape is then extruded to add or cut to
remove material from the part. Operation-based features are not sketch-based, and
include features such as fillets, chamfers, shells, applying draft to the faces of a
part, etc.

Building a model in SolidWorks usually starts with a 2D sketch (although 3D

sketches are available for power users). The sketch consists of geometry such as
points, lines, arcs, conics (except the hyperbola), and splines. Dimensions are
added to the sketch to define the size and location of the geometry. Relations are
used to define attributes such as tangency, parallelism, perpendicularity, and
concentricity. The parametric nature of SolidWorks means that the dimensions and
relations drive the geometry, not the other way around. The dimensions in the
sketch can be controlled independently, or by relationships to other parameters
inside or outside the sketch.

In an assembly, the analog to sketch relations are mates. Just as sketch relations
define conditions such as tangency, parallelism, and concentricity with respect to
sketch geometry, assembly mates define equivalent relations with respect to the
individual parts or components, allowing the easy construction of assemblies.
SolidWorks also includes additional advanced mating features such as gear and
cam follower mates, which allow modeled gear assemblies to accurately reproduce
the rotational movement of an actual gear train.
Finally, drawings can be created either from parts or assemblies. Views are
automatically generated from the solid model, and notes, dimensions and
tolerances can then be easily added to the drawing as needed.
 INTRODUCTION TO ULTIMAKER CURA

Cura is an open source slicing application for 3D printers. It was created by

David Braam who was later employed by Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturing
company, to maintain the software. Cura is available under LGPLv3 license. Cura
was initially released under the open source Affero General Public License version
3, but on 28 September 2017 the license was changed to LGPLv3. This change
allowed for more integration with third-party CAD applications. Development is
hosted on GitHub. Ultimaker Cura is used by over one million users worldwide
and handles 1.4 million print jobs per week. It is the preferred 3D printing software
for Ultimaker 3D printers, but it can be used with other printers as well.

Ultimaker Cura works by slicing the user’s model file into layers and
generating a printer-specific g-code. Once finished, the g-code can be sent to the
printer for the manufacture of the physical object.

The open source software, compatible with most desktop 3D printers, can
work with files in the most common 3D formats such as STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF as
well as image file formats such as BMP, GIF, JPG, and PNG.

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING CURA

Compatible systems

Cura will run on the platforms listed below.

-Windows XP or newer

-Mac 10.6 (snow leopard) or newer

-Unix Ubuntu 12.10 or newer

Minimum required hardware

-Minimum of 512 MB of RAM

-Minimum of 200 MB of disk space

-Minimum a pentium 4 processor

Recommended hardware

-2 GigaByte of RAM

-500MB disk space

-Intel Core 2 - 2.0Ghz

Compatible file types

.STL

This file format is supported by almost any 3D software package and is the industry
standard used for 3D printing

.OBJ

.DAE

Downloading and installing Cura

The preferred software for your Ultimaker is Cura from Ultimaker. This
software package prepares your 3D model into instructions that your Ultimaker 2
requires to produce an object.

1.The Cura software package can be downloaded from the “Our software” section
on our website www.ultimaker.com. (direct link: www.ultimaker.com/pages/our-
software)

2. Download the latest version of Cura for your operating system.

3. Open the installer and follow the directions to install the software.
4. After installing Cura, Start up Cura and go to the next page to configure the
software to your 3D printer.

Configuration wizard Ultimaker

1. Cura welcomes you first with the note: ”This wizard will help you in setting up
Cura for your machine” click [Next >] button to continue.

2. Then you get the following screen were you should select what kind of Ultimaker
or other 3D printer you have. Cura 13.02 or newer can collect user statistics. These
statistics are gathered to improve next version of Cura and possibly provide more
features for Ultimaker and RepRap users. The collected information includes
profile settings and machine types.

It does NOT collect usernames, models or any privacy sensitive information. Cur-
rently these stats are only collected and there is nothing done with it yet. We want
to make these stats quite open for everyone to use as well as the option to share this
information or not.

3. So please check or uncheck the box if you like to share the information or not.

4. If you selected the Ultimaker 2 no additional setup is need and you should seen
the following screen (image below). If you selected the Ultimaker Original you
should follow the instructions on the next page (B4). If you selected anything else
in this configuration wizard continue to page 12 (B5).
Cura software interface
This is the main ’quick print’ screen of Cura. Here you can load and adjust 3D models,
choose print profiles and upload files to the You Magine library. Below youcan see a
quick overview about all the items in the interface. Later on in this chapter they will
be explained in more depth

1. Menu bar In this bar you can change settings, machines and profiles.

2. Make a selection in 3 different quick print profiles.

3. The option to print with support structure.

4. A button which gives you the opportunity to load objects.

5. With this button you can save pre- pared files to your Ultimaker SD-card.

6. Through this button you can share 3D files on YouMagine.com.

7. A prepared model can be viewed in other modes to check it’s printpath.

8. The option to change the rotation of the object you like to print.

9. The option to change the Scale of the object you like to print.

10. The options to Mirror the model you like to print.

11. The model you have loaded through the load file button.

12. This is a visualisation of the print area of your Ultimaker.

13. (ultimaker 2) The grey squares in the build area are the no go zones. In your
Ultimaker 2 these are the metal clips were you can’t print.

Print with quick print profile

Before going into this step, make sure you have a working printer, if not please
calibrate your printer. Need help? check the user manual of the Ultimaker 2 or
Ultimaker Original on our support page.

1. Let’s start by clicking on the Load button in Cura and search for a compatible
file.

2. You might notice the progress bar, when you have loaded a file into Cura, cura
is automatically making the 3D model print ready for you.

3. In the meantime you can adjust settings and select a print type.

- High quality prints with layers of 0.06 mm

- Normal quality prints with layers of 0.1 mm

- Low quality prints with layers of 0.2 mm

4. When the 3D model is prepared, the Save toolpath button shows up and gives
you the option to save the prepared model in a directory.
Underneath the button Cura gives you an indication about your print on

- Estimated Print Time

- Amount of material required

- And the weight of your 3D print

5. After you inserted the included SD-card into your computer, Cura changes the
Save toolpath Button into the Toolpath to SD Button.

6. Just after you choose for the Toolpath to SD button you will see the same
progress bar but now it saves the file on the SD card.

7. When finished saving It will give you the notification that your file has been
saved.

8. Before taking out the SD-card make sure you always choose the safely eject
button in Cura.
Basic orientation

The following mouse actions are used to work, navigate and view the 3D model.
You can use those orientation movements in the blue 3D interface.
Loading a 3D model

The left icon on the top of the 3D interface is the Load file button. Through
this button you can search in your files to the following 3D file extensions: .stl .obj
.dae .amf

Adjusting your model

When you have loaded your model you can change the size or orientation, the
following steps explain you the basic on how you can adjust you model on how
you want it to be.

Rotating your object

The left icon on the bottom of the 3D interface is the rotation button. When
you select and click it, you can rotate the model over it’s XYZ axis. You see also
more functions when you have selected the rotation button. the top icon’s action,
lays your model flat on the surface, to make sure your model is well attached to the
build plate while printing. The second icon resets the 3D models rotation. By click-
select one of the 3 orientation circles you adjust the rotation of the model. The
rotation degree appears in the number around the model. When rotating and
clicking shift you rotate per degree otherwise it’s per 15 degrees.
Scaling your object

The second left icon on the bottom of the 3D interface is the scaling button. When
you select and click it, you can scale the model in the XYZ direction. The top icon
that appears has the function to scale your object to max size for your printer. The
icon above resets the 3D models rotation. By unlocking the lock you have the
possiblity to scale the object in each particular dimension. By select and slide one
of the 3 scaling squares you adjust the uniform scale of the model. The amount of
scaling and size dimensions appears in the number next to the model.

Scaling your object

The second left icon on the bottom of the 3D interface is the scaling button.
When you select and click it, you can scale the model in the XYZ direction. The
top icon that appears has the function to scale your object to max size for your
printer. The icon above resets the 3D models rotation. By unlocking the lock you
have the possiblity to scale the object in each particular dimension. By select and

slide one of the 3 scaling squares you adjust the uniform scale of the model.
The amount of scaling and size dimensions ap- pears in the number next to the
model.

From SD-card to print your file

1. After saving the file and safely ejecting your SD-card from your computer, it is
time to insert it in the SD-card Slot of your Ultimaker. Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker
Original

2. By rotating the button and selecting [PRINT] (Ultimaker 2) or [Card Menu]

(Ultimaker Original), you can now choose your desired print model from the SD-
card.

Start/End-GCode for Ultimaker Original

What is Gcode

GCode is the generic name for a control language for CNC (or Reprap) machines.
It is a way for you to tell the machine to move to various points at a desired speed,
control the spindle speed, turn on and off various coolants, and all sorts of other
things. It is fairly standard, and is a useful tool.

Start/End-G code

The start and end g code are the start-up and end procedure of the print. These
pieces of code influence the start-up procedure and can be customized. By default
the printer is heated up, homed to the corner, and the head is primed. Editing this
requires knowledge of G Code.
 INTRODUCTION TO CHITUBOX

CHITUBOX Basic is a free 3D printing software (slicer) that slices and

converts 3D mesh files into printable files. It is designed to make 3D printing easier
and more efficient, simplifies the entire 3D printing process, allowing users to
quickly and easily convert 3D models into 3D prints. The software supports a
variety of 3D printing machines and profiles, and it also offers a wide range of
options for optimizing models for 3D printing.
Software Introduction
1.1 MSLA resin Printer:
Support for the following machines：

 AnyCubic Photon

 AnyCubic Photon s

 ELEGOO MARS

 ELEGOO MARS Pro

 ELEGOO SATURN

 Flashforge Explorer Max

 Longer3D Orange10

 Longer3D Orange30

 Orbeat D100

 Phrozen Shuffle

 Phrozen Shuffle XL

 Phrozen Shuffle 4K

 Phrozen Sonic Mini

 QIDI Shadow5.5

 QIDI Shadow5.5s

 SparkMaker Original

 SparkMaker FHD

 TRONXY Ultrabot 5.5

 TRONXY Ultrabot 5.8

 WanHao D7

 WanHao D8

 Zortrax Inkspire
1.2 DLP resin 3D Printer：

1.3 SLA resin 3D Printer：

2. Software installing
2.1 Software download

A：Open the browser and input this website:：www.cbd-3d.com reach PRODUCTS->

CHITUBOX then turn to www.chitubox.com/
B：Download on the official website：http//www.chitubox.com

2.2 Software installation

（1） Register the email to log in and download, open the downloaded installation package, and
follow the prompts to complete the installation (register the email login, select the version
compatible with your computer for Windows (32), Windows (64), Mac, Linux
（2） Start the software using the desktop icon or the shortcut in the start menu. When
opening the software for the first time, the machine selection box will pop up, and you
can choose the machine you want.
3. User login (optional, non-compulsory)

4. Software operation
4.1 Main Menu
4.1.1 Open Project: Open the project you need to operate

4.1.2 Save Project: Save the manipulated model to the specified

directory path

4.1.3 Open: Open the model

4.1.4 Save as: Save as other file format

4.1.5 Open recent: Open recent files

4.1.6 Account: Login and Authorization

4.1.7 Language: Users can choose their own language according to

their needs (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
German, French, Russian, Korean, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese,
Turkish, Greek, Spanish)

4.1.8 Help
Check for updates: Check the current version

4.1.9 Example: A cube model and a cylinder model.

4.1.10 Exit: Close the CHITUBOX

4.2 Introduction of Menu

4.2.1 Open file：load into one or multiple files.

4.2.2 Save file：Save the current file

4.2.3 Screen capture/recording: Watermark, recording and Capture

(1) Watermark: Add watermarking information to the picture (date, author, etc.)

(2) Screen recording: You can set time (/ s), frame rate (/ fps),

(3) Capture: Click the “Start” button

4.2.4 Undo & Redo

4.2.5 Clone the current model

4.2.6 Auto layout:

Center X-side Y-side

4.2.7 Hollow: inter or outer hollow, can set wall thickness and precision.
4.2.8 Dig Hole: Shape and size can be seted, keep the hole, add a hole.

4.3 Model Edition

4.3.1 Move

(1) Move X,Y and Z axes respectively: Scroll the mouse or enter data directly.
(2) The model can be placed directly on the platform, centered or reset.
4.3.2 Rotate： Turn and rotate model (shortcut: double click )

4.3.3 Zoom ：Zoom on X, Y and Z axes respectively：

4.3.4 Mirror

(1) X Mirror: Mirror the current model with the X axis as the axis of symmetry

(2) Y Mirror: Mirror the current model with the Y axis as the axis of symmetry

(3) Z mirror: Mirror the current model with the Z axis as the axis of symmetry
4.4 Mouse operation (operate in the middle page)

4.4.1 Left click: Click to select the model, platform, or blank space

4.4.2 Left click and hold on

(1) Left click model can move the model on the platform.

(2) Left click on the platform or blank space can move the platform

4.4.3 Right click and hold on: Rotate the platform.

4.4.4 Scroll the mouse wheel : Zoom view

4.5 Views
4.5.1 Move

(1) Hold down left button of mouse and drag

(2) Holds down the mouse wheel and drag

4.5.2 Rotate: Hold down right button of mouse and drag.

4.5.3 Scale: scrolling mouse wheel

4.5.4 Home: Make platform right front view face user

4.5.5 Switching orthographic and perspective

4.5.6 Top/front/left view

4.5.7 Solid and X-ray perspective

4.5.8 Model bar: Real-time cross-sectional view of the model;

up and down have one, two, three times the speed of the slice play and

pause buttons.

4.5.9 Expand/Hide: Expand and hide the content on the right

4.6 Common settings

4.6.1 File List: All the models on the platform are listed in the file list, and can
beedited or deleted by choosing all/single models.

4.6.2 Slicing settings：

You can click on the button in the lower left corner,

add your own printer, and then set the relevant parameters.

<Import>: Import resin configuration file ;

<Export>: Export resin configuration file;

（1） Machine

<Name>: Printer name, you can enter the name directly for modification;
<Resolution>: The resolution of projector or LCD screen, which directly affects the
dimensional accuracy of printing;

<Lock Ratio>:

Normally, the size ratio of the XY platform is equal to the resolution ratio, that is, the
locking ratio.

In some cases, such as DLP projector due to accuracy or machine design reasons, the
size of XY platform is not necessarily the same as the resolution ratio, it can input the
actual projection size.

<Size>: Maximum print size of machine.

（2） resin
<Resin Type>: Different resin types have different parameters, and some resin
parameters recommended by enterprises have been integrated..

<Resin Density>: Resin density, used to calculate weight;

<Resin Cost>: Resin price, used to calculate costs;

（3） Print

<Layer Thickness>: Thickness of each layer, such as 0.025/0.05/0.1mm.

<Bottom Layer Count>: The number of solidified layers should be strengthened at the
bottom, in order to make the model stick to the platform better.

<Exposure Time>: Exposure Time of normal Layer

<Bottom exposure time>: The exposure time of the bottom layers is longer than that
of the normal layers, so that the resin can be cured thoroughly and the model can adhere
to the platform as far as possible.

<Light-off Delay>:

Final light-off time = maximum value (total time of Z-axis up and down
movement, light-off delay time). For example,total Z-axis up down movement cycle is
6 seconds,

If "light-off delay" is set to 10 seconds,final light-off time is 10 seconds.

If "light-off delay" is set to 1 second, final light-off time is 6 seconds.

<Bottom Light-off Delay>: Light-off delay time of the bottom layers.

<Bottom Lift Distance>: When printing the bottom layers, the lifting distance of the
forming platform.

<Lifting Distance>: When printing the normal layers, the lifting distance of the
forming platform.

<Bottom Lift Speed>: When printing the bottom layers, the lifting speed of the
forming platform.

<Lift Speed>: When printing the normal layers, the lifting speed of the forming
platform.

<Retract Speed>: The downward speed of the forming platform

（4） Infill

<Infill Structure>: The type of infill in the model, such as the grid structure.

（5） Gcode
<Start>: Preprocessing commands executed at the beginning of printing. (Modifiable)

<Interlayer>: Commands executed on each layer during printing. (Modifiable)

{image} The name of the resulting exposure image

{raise_pos} Corresponding to the raised position, is an absolute coordinate value,

value = exposure position + lift height

{raise_speed} Is the lifting speed, the lifting speed = the bottom lifting speed or the
lifting speed

{fall_pos} Corresponding to the falling position, is an absolute coordinate, value =

exposure position

{fall_speed} Is the falling speed, the falling speed = the bottom falling speed or the
falling speed

{exposure_time} Corresponding to the underlying exposure time or exposure time,

the unit is ms

<End>: Command executed at the end of printing. (Modifiable)

{machine_height} corresponds to the height of the machine size

（6） Advanced
<Bottom Light PWM>: The intensity of the light source when printing the bottom
layers.(some priters support this command)

< Light PWM>: The intensity of the light source when printing the normal
layers.(Some priters support this command)

<Anti-aliasing>: Turn on anti-aliasing to make the model surface smoother.

As shown below: anti-aliasing is not selected, ，anti-aliasing is selected

No X4

4.6.3 Slice

Click on the “Slice”to start the model slicing process. (you can choose the
corresponding parameters to slice)

4.6.4 Slice Preview

Support for slice layer and solid model preview.

4.7 Support setting
4.7.1 Z Lift Height (the default is 5mm), can be customized

4.7.2 Support setting（ refresh fold expand）

(1) Select the size of the support, there are three choices: Light, Medium and Heavy.

(2) Top: Set the parameters of the top of the support, which can be customized by
the user.

(3) Millde: Set the parameters of the middle of the support, which can be customized
by the user.

(4) Bottom: Set the parameters of the bottom of the support, which can be
customized by the user.

(5) Raft: Set the parameters of the raft, which can be customized by the user.

4.7.3 Auto support（ refresh fold expand）：Set the parameters

of the auto support, which can be customized by the user.

(1) Click this button to automatically add support to the model

(no support will be generated on the model).

(2) Click this button to automatically add support to the model

(support is also generated on the model).

+Platform +All

4.7.4 Add Support: Add support in manual mode.

4.7.5 Delete support: Delete support in manual mode.

4.7.6 Edit Support: Edit selected support.

4.7.7 Remove all: Remove all support.

4.8 Printing process

4.8.1 Add new printer(Or select an existing printer)

in the settings menu and set the parameters. If you don't have your machine in the list,
you can choose Default and set the parameters yourself.
4.8.2 Slice: After setting all the parameters, click the slice menu.

4.8.3 Preview and Export: After the slice is finished, it will automatically enter
the preview mode(drag the upper slider to preview the layer). you can save the slice
file or return to re-edit.
Ex. No: 1 Date:

Modelling and converting CAD models into STL file.

Aim:

To model and converting the CAD Models into STL file

Software Required:

Solid works

Procedure:

 To open the Solid works Software

 Start with Part modelling
 Open the Sketcher part
 Create the Rectangular geometry with the dimensions of 150mm length and
100mm width
 Exit the sketcher part
 Click the extrude box options give the depth of 50mm
 Click to save the solid part files
 Click to save as file select the file format as .stl and save the file

Result:

Using the Solid works software CAD file is created and converted in STL file
format
Ex. No: 2 Date:

MANIPULATION AND ERROR FIXING OF STL FILE

Aim:

To Manipulate and error fixing of STL file.

Software Required:

Solid works

Ultimaker Cura

Procedure:

 To open the Solid works Software

 Start with Part modelling
 Open the Sketcher part
 Create the Rectangular geometry with the dimensions of 150mm length and
100mm width
 Exit the sketcher part
 Click the extrude box options give the depth of 50mm
 Click to save the solid part files
 Click to save as file select the file format as .stl and save the file
 Import the STL file in Ultimaker Cura software
 Fix the model in printer bed size using scale command
 Convert the sharp edge into curved edges

Result:

Using the Solid works and Ultimaker Cura software Manipulate and error fixing
of STL file.
Ex. No: 3 Date:

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PARTS BY VARYING PART

ORIENTATION AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES

Aim:

To design and fabrication of parts by varying part orientation and support

structures

Software Required:

Solid works

Procedure:

 To open the Solid works Software

 Start with Part modelling of Sphere
 Open the Sketcher part
 Create the Semi circle geometry with the radius of 50mm
 Exit the sketcher part
 Click the Revolve boss options with 3600 revolution
 Click to save the solid part files
 Click to save as file select the file format as .stl and save the file
 Import the model file in Ultimaker Cura Software
 Fix the support structure with the tree based and fix the support structure in
everywhere and support over hang angle is 800

Result:

Using the Solid works software and Ultimaker Cura software design and
fabrication of parts by varying part orientation and support structures created
Ex. No: 4 Date:

FABRICATION OF PARTS WITH MATERIAL EXTRUSION AM PROCESS

Aim:

To model and converting the CAD Models into STL file

Software Required:

 Solid works
 Ultimaker Cura

Hardware Required:

 FDM 3D Printer

Procedure:

Solid works

 To open the Solid works Software

 Start with Part modelling
 Open the Sketcher part
 Create the Rectangular geometry with the dimensions of 150mm length and
100mm width
 Exit the sketcher part
 Click the extrude box options give the depth of 50mm
 Click to save the solid part files
 Click to save as file select the file format as .stl and save the file

Ultimaker Cura

 Open the STL file in Ultimaker Cura Software

 Fix the model in printer bed in middle portion
 Fix the Nozzle dimension as 0.8mm
 Printing Material is PLA (Poly Lactic Acid)
 Nozzle Temperature is 2100C, Bed Temperature is 600
  Extruder Speed 60mm/s
 Support structure is normal and fix with model contact locations
 Finished setup the model is sliced for fabrication and then
 G code file is generated for printing

ENDER 3.0

 The G Code is copy from the Desktop using Micro SD Card and inserted in Ender
3.0 Machine
 The 3D printing bed alignment is done manually in all corners
 After the bed alignment, filament is loaded in the machine extruder nozzle
 The nozzle is heated upto 2100C and bed is heated upto 600C
 After the heating of Nozzle and printing bed the printing is started
 After finishing the Printing clean the unwanted structures

Result:

Fabrication of parts with material extrusion am process using the Creality Ender 3.0
Machine
Ex. No: 5 Date:

FABRICATION OF PARTS WITH VAT POLYMERIZATION AM PROCESS

Aim:

To the fabrication of parts with vat polymerization am process

Software Required:

 Solid works
 CHITUBOX

Hardware Required:

 SLA 3D Printer

Solid works

 To open the Solid works Software

 Start with Part modelling
 Open the Sketcher part
 Create the Rectangular geometry with the dimensions of 150mm length and
100mm width
 Exit the sketcher part
 Click the extrude box options give the depth of 50mm
 Click to save the solid part files
 Click to save as file select the file format as .stl and save the file

CHITUBOX

 Open the STL file in Ultimaker Cura Software

 Fix the model in printer LCD Plate
 Fix UV rays intensity
 Fix the levelling height and no of layers
 Slice the model and save the file in Pen Drive
CREALITY LD-00H SLA Printer

 Make the LCD Plate in the bottom of the portion

 Insert the pen drive and run the printing machine
 After finishing the SLA Printing the model it was cured in UV Curing machine.

Result:

Fabrication of parts with vat polymerization AM Process using Creality LD-00H SLA
Printer
Ex. No: 6 Date:

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZED PARTS

Aim:

To design and fabrication of topology optimized parts.

Software Required:

Solid works

Procedure:

Solid works

 To open the Solid works Software

 Start with Part modelling
 Open the Sketcher part
 Create the Rectangular geometry with the dimensions of 150mm length and
100mm width
 Exit the sketcher part
 Click the extrude box options give the depth of 50mm

Topology Optimization

 For the topology optimization process the cube box is made full of shell
structures
 Inside the shell thickness 5mm is created
 Click to save the solid part files
 Click to save as file select the file format as .stl and save the file

Ultimaker Cura

 Open the STL file in Ultimaker Cura Software

 Fix the model in printer bed in middle portion
 Fix the Nozzle dimension as 0.8mm
 Printing Material is PLA (Poly Lactic Acid)
  Nozzle Temperature is 2100C, Bed Temperature is 600
 Extruder Speed 60mm/s
 Support structure is normal and fix with model contact locations
 Finished setup the model is sliced for fabrication and then
 G code file is generated for printing

ENDER 3.0

 The G Code is copy from the Desktop using Micro SD Card and inserted in Ender
3.0 Machine
 The 3D printing bed alignment is done manually in all corners
 After the bed alignment, filament is loaded in the machine extruder nozzle
 The nozzle is heated upto 2100C and bed is heated upto 600C
 After the heating of Nozzle and printing bed the printing is started
 After finishing the Printing clean the unwanted structures

Result:

Design and fabrication of topology optimized parts using FDM Process