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What are the top 3D printing skills for entry-level engineers?

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3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a fast-growing and innovative technology that can create complex and customized objects from various materials. As an entry-level engineer, you may be interested in learning how to use 3D printing for your projects, whether it's for prototyping, testing, or production. But what are the top 3D printing skills that you need to master to succeed in this field? In this article, we will explore three essential 3D printing skills that will help you stand out as an engineer and impress your employers and clients.

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Aliakbar Shami

Project Executive Expert at Mapna Boiler

1 Designing for 3D printing

One of the most important 3D printing skills is designing for 3D printing, which means understanding the capabilities and limitations of the technology and applying them to your design process. Designing for 3D printing involves choosing the right material, orientation, support structures, resolution, and post-processing for your 3D model, as well as optimizing it for strength, functionality, and aesthetics. You also need to be familiar with different 3D printing methods, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), and selective laser sintering (SLS), and how they affect your design choices. To design for 3D printing, you need to use software tools that can create and modify 3D models, such as CAD, Blender, or SketchUp, and export them in a compatible format, such as STL or OBJ.

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Aliakbar Shami

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1. Understanding 3D technologies 2. Design is one of the most important parts of the additive manufacturing process chain. Without good design, every other stage is unpredictable 3. To create a great application, you need to master both systems and software 4. Each material has its unique properties and will behave differently in the process. Therefore, you need material specific parameter editor training to understand the values and the implications for data preparation 5. You need to know how to design successful support structures, how to choose appropriate materials and how to select the most beneficial parameters for each part type 6. Machine operation 7. Post-processing & surface finishing 8. Definition of quality 9. Developing skills

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1. Learn how to create digital 3D models on the computer using software like TinkerCAD, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks. Think of it as building virtual objects before bringing them to life. 2. Understand the different types of 3D printers and how they work. Some use melted plastic, others use lasers or powders. Knowing the basics helps you choose the right tool for the job. 3. Get to know 3D printing materials like plastic, resin, or powder. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Think of it like choosing the right ingredients for baking – the material matters for a successful print.

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2 Slicing and troubleshooting

Another key 3D printing skill is slicing and troubleshooting, which means preparing your 3D model for printing and solving any issues that may arise during the process. Slicing is the step where you convert your 3D model into a series of instructions for the 3D printer, such as the layer height, speed, temperature, and infill. You need to use software tools that can slice your 3D model, such as Cura, Simplify3D, or PrusaSlicer, and adjust the settings according to your desired quality and efficiency. Troubleshooting is the step where you identify and fix any problems that may occur with your 3D printer, such as clogged nozzles, filament jams, warping, or poor adhesion. You need to have a good understanding of how your 3D printer works, how to maintain it, and how to diagnose and resolve common errors.

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3 Experimenting and learning

The third and final 3D printing skill is experimenting and learning, which means being curious and willing to try new things and improve your knowledge and skills. 3D printing is a dynamic and evolving technology that offers endless possibilities and challenges. You need to be open to experimenting with different materials, methods, designs, and settings, and learn from your successes and failures. You also need to keep up with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in the 3D printing industry and community, and seek feedback and advice from other 3D printing enthusiasts and experts. You can find many online resources, such as blogs, podcasts, videos, forums, and courses, that can help you learn more about 3D printing and enhance your 3D printing skills.

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4 Here’s what else to consider

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