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You have a 3D printing project with a tight deadline. How can you stay organized?

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3D printing is an amazing technology that can turn your digital designs into physical objects. But it can also be challenging to complete a 3D printing project on time, especially if you have multiple parts, complex geometries, or different materials. How can you stay organized and meet your deadline without compromising on quality or creativity? Here are some tips to help you plan, execute, and troubleshoot your 3D printing project.

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Pascal PELLEGRINO

Enseignant SII ( mécanique) chez lycée Rouvière- Formateur Fabrication Additive -Expert régional Région Sud Worldskill…
Erwin Norbert Babooram

Product Design Manager at CADDS Group
Ragul Pushparaj

IBR Record Holder | Application Engineer | Research and Development | 3D Printing

1 Define your scope

Before you start printing, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, how much time you have, and what resources you need. Define your scope by setting specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your project. For example, you might want to print a prototype of a new product, a custom gift for a friend, or a decorative item for your home. Write down your goals and break them down into smaller tasks and milestones.

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Pascal PELLEGRINO

Enseignant SII ( mécanique) chez lycée Rouvière- Formateur Fabrication Additive -Expert régional Région Sud Worldskill France en Fabrication additive - Animateur fresque climat
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Commencez par clarifier les objectifs du projet, les spécifications du produit, et les délais. établissez des priorités pour les caractéristiques et les fonctionnalités essentielles. Définissez les ressources disponibles, y compris le budget et le matériel. Cette étape permet de cerner les attentes et de planifier efficacement le projet.

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2 Choose your software

Depending on your project, you might need different software tools to create, edit, and prepare your 3D models for printing. Some of the most popular software for 3D printing are Tinkercad, Fusion 360, Blender, Meshmixer, and Cura. Choose the software that suits your skill level, budget, and compatibility with your 3D printer. Learn how to use the software features and functions that are relevant to your project, such as modeling, sculpting, slicing, scaling, and repairing.

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Pascal PELLEGRINO

Enseignant SII ( mécanique) chez lycée Rouvière- Formateur Fabrication Additive -Expert régional Région Sud Worldskill France en Fabrication additive - Animateur fresque climat
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Sélectionnez un logiciel de modélisation 3D adapté à vos besoins, en tenant compte de la compatibilité avec votre imprimante 3D, la facilité d'utilisation, et les fonctionnalités spécifiques requises pour votre design. Considérez les logiciels populaires comme Tinkercad pour les débutants ou Fusion 360 pour des options plus avancées.

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3 Optimize your design

One of the most important steps in 3D printing is optimizing your design to make sure it is printable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. Optimizing your design can save you time, money, and materials by reducing the print time, improving the print quality, and avoiding printing errors. Some of the ways to optimize your design are simplifying the geometry, reducing the number of parts, adding supports and rafts, adjusting the infill and layer height, and choosing the right orientation and position.

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Pascal PELLEGRINO

Enseignant SII ( mécanique) chez lycée Rouvière- Formateur Fabrication Additive -Expert régional Région Sud Worldskill France en Fabrication additive - Animateur fresque climat
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Simplifiez votre modèle pour réduire le temps d'impression tout en maintenant la qualité. Utilisez des structures de support judicieuses pour minimiser le matériau gaspillé. Assurez-vous que le design est à la fois fonctionnel et facile à imprimer, en évitant les surplombs excessifs et en optimisant l'orientation de l'objet.

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4 Test and iterate

Before you print your final version, you should test and iterate your design to check for any issues and make improvements. Testing and iterating can help you avoid wasting materials, fix any errors, and achieve better results. You can test and iterate your design by printing a small sample, a scaled-down version, or a single part of your project. You can also use online tools or apps to simulate your print and estimate the print time, cost, and quality.

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Erwin Norbert Babooram

Product Design Manager at CADDS Group
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Part fitment testing is flexible and need not involve a complete print at every stage. Printing smaller sections for fitment and assembly checks, even with a small portion, accelerates the design process securely and efficiently.

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Jo?o Vitor Gazana

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Se seu tempo está curto minhas recomenda??es é abusar de testes nos softwares CAD, fa?a todas as simula??es possíveis e testes CAE. Fa?a uma revis?o com o cliente para verificar a provar o projeto prévio ainda em CAD Após ter feito todos os testes possíveis dentro do espa?o de tempo, reserve seu cronograma para apenas um possível erro de impress?o. Dessa forma você garante que irá precisar voltar para o processe de desenvolvimento para imprimir novamente

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Pascal PELLEGRINO

Enseignant SII ( mécanique) chez lycée Rouvière- Formateur Fabrication Additive -Expert régional Région Sud Worldskill France en Fabrication additive - Animateur fresque climat
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Imprimez des prototypes à petite échelle ou des sections de votre design pour vérifier la précision et l'ajustement. Utilisez ces tests pour identifier les améliorations nécessaires et pour ajuster le modèle avant l'impression finale. Cette phase d'itération est cruciale pour éviter les erreurs co?teuses et pour affiner le design en vue de la production finale.

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5 Organize your workspace

Another way to stay organized and meet your deadline is to organize your workspace and keep it clean and tidy. Organizing your workspace can help you work more efficiently, safely, and comfortably. It can also prevent any accidents, damages, or losses that might affect your project. Some of the ways to organize your workspace are labeling and storing your materials, tools, and accessories, keeping your 3D printer in good condition, and disposing of any waste properly.

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6 Track your progress

Finally, you should track your progress and monitor your 3D printing process to make sure you are on track with your deadline and goals. Tracking your progress can help you stay motivated, focused, and accountable. It can also help you identify any problems, delays, or changes that might affect your project. Some of the ways to track your progress are using a calendar, a planner, a checklist, or a project management app. You can also use a webcam, a timer, or a sensor to monitor your 3D printer remotely.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Ragul Pushparaj

IBR Record Holder | Application Engineer | Research and Development | 3D Printing
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Before Starting your project allocate an ample amount of time for doing a short research. Then clearly define your process like detailing your requirements, design software, slicer, 3D printer, etc Invest some for DFAM rather than making changes on design after printing and testing. Avoid tiny factors that can destroy your print, such as an uncleaned bed, nozzle, bed level, power loss during print, material runout, etc. Utilise the night hours for printing the parts and the day time for testing and improving part and other works required for the project. This could help you to complete your 3D Printing project in a tight deadline

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1 Define your scope

2 Choose your software

3 Optimize your design

4 Test and iterate

5 Organize your workspace

6 Track your progress

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Define your scope

2 Choose your software

3 Optimize your design

4 Test and iterate

5 Organize your workspace

6 Track your progress

7 Here’s what else to consider

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