3D Printing
This is the plastic like material that melts and comes out in layers.
Filament
This focused beam melts or burns material to create cuts and engravings.
laser
This is an early version of a product used for testing ideas.
Prototype
This step in the process involves sketching many possible solutions.
Ideate or Brainstorming
This CAD software we use runs in a web browser.
ONSHAPE
This removable structure supports parts of a print that would otherwise be hanging in the air.
Supports
This process removes only the surface instead of cutting all the way through.
engraving
Before making a 3D Prototyping, you should always make this?
2D Sketch or drawings
This stage is when your idea becomes a physical model.
Prototype
Before building, engineers often create these quick drawings to communicate ideas.
Sketches
The filament slowly builds up layer by layer on this surface.
Build Plate
These three settings control how the laser cuts most materials.
Power, Speed, # of passes
Testing a prototype helps designers find these before making the final product.
Problems or flaws in the design
During this stage you gather information about how well your design works.
Testing
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
This software converts a 3D model into instructions the printer can follow.
Slicer
This safety system removes smoke and fumes while the laser is operating.
Exhaust/ Filter system
Cardboard, foam board, and paper are often chosen because they are inexpensive and easy to do this.
Change or modify
Engineers and Designers often return to earlier steps after testing. This is called this.
Iteration
A successful design should meet the criteria while staying within these limitations.
Constraints
What does PLA stand for in PLA filament?
polylactic acid - a plant-based plastic made from renewable items like corn starch or sugar
Acrylic, wood, and cardboard are generally safe to cut, but this common plastic should never be used because it releases toxic chlorine gas.
PVC
Instead of making one perfect design immediately, engineers usually do this repeatedly.
Iterate
When drawing, we will show our objects in these 4 views: FRONT, SIDE, TOP, and _____________
Isometric
How long has Mr. Buelow been teaching at HTA?
12 Years, this is #13