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Course Outline
Introduction to 3D Printing Technology
- Overview of 3D printing technologies
- Understanding 3D printer components
- Materials used in 3D printing
Common 3D Printing Errors and Their Causes
- Layer shifting and misalignment
- Causes and prevention techniques
- Stringing and oozing
- Understanding and solving filament issues
- Warping and bed adhesion issues
- Techniques for proper bed leveling and adhesion
- Overheating and under-extrusion
- Calibration and temperature control
- Ghosting and ringing
- Identifying mechanical causes and adjustments
Error Prevention Strategies
- Best practices in 3D printing
- Pre-print checklist
- Importance of slicing software settings
- Regular calibration and testing
- Calibration procedures for X, Y, Z axes, and extruder
- Conducting test prints to identify potential issues
- Optimizing print settings
- Adjusting speed, temperature, and cooling
- Understanding infill patterns and supports
Basic 3D Printer Maintenance
- Routine maintenance tasks
- Cleaning and lubricating moving parts
- Checking and tightening belts and screws
- Replacing worn parts
- How to replace nozzles, belts, and build plates
- Identifying when to replace components
- Firmware updates and software maintenance
- Updating printer firmware
- Ensuring slicing software is up to date
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of 3D printing
Audience
- 3D printer technicians
- 3D hobbyists
7 Hours
Delivery Options
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- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €2280 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €720 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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