Category: 3D Printing

The below information is from Steve Lopez, the Undergraduate Lab Supervisor for the Electrical Engineering department and also the EE/CSE Makerspace (NH 241) Manager.

Preface: “This is what I send any student group that’s working on projects in one of the design classes that is planning to use the 3d printers.  By no means is it an exhaustive list, but they are some really decent resources to use when trying to get your head in the mindset of designing with the intent to 3d print.  Hope you find it useful!!”

Originally given as a Tech Enrichment Lecture, the information presented below is a general overview of 3-D printing.

3D printing large parts can be tricky. Any imperfection can cause a failure of the whole assembly, which wastes time and filament.

Like small parts, medium-sized parts can have their difficulties. Whether it be adhesion, corners, or rounded edges, parts usually need their own specific settings for a successful outcome.

Printing small parts often brings forth many woes. Whether it be adhesion, corners, or rounded edges, small parts usually need their own specific settings for a successful outcome.