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Tutorial - FDM Slicing

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  • Points 10
  • Submitting a file upload
  • File Types 3mf

To test your slicing skills, you will modify the print parameters for a small test part. You will print #3DBenchy, which is a part design with challenging features to benchmark the quality of a printer. 

3DBenchy-LowPoly-Wireframe-Light-Side-view-3DBenchy.com_.png

Read the following about #3DBenchy: 

  • Features Links to an external site.
  • Dimensions Links to an external site.

Now that you know a little about the part, download it from Thingiverse Links to an external site. and slice it in Cura 4.0 (or newer).

Part 1 - Basic Slicing

  • Download the #3DBenchy STL from Thingiverse
  • Import the STL into Cura 4.0 (or newer)
  • Use the following printer settings:
    • No support
    • 0.15 mm layer height
    • 20 % infill
    • Adhesion: Yes
    • Screen Shot 2019-06-18 at 1.07.02 PM.png
  • Export the file as a 3mf and upload it to Canvas. 

Part 2 - Advanced Slicing

  • Use the "Custom" printer settings to modify the "Normal" preset profile with the following:
  • Screen Shot 2019-06-18 at 1.12.17 PM.png 
    • 15 % Infill
    • 0.22 mm layer height
    • 0.22 mm initial layer height
    • Shell Wall Count: 2
    • Top & Bottom Thickness: 0.88 mm (4 layers)
    •  Speed
      • Infill Speed: 50 mm/s
      • Outer Wall: 45 mm/s
      • Inner Wall: 55 mm/s
    • Brim Width: 5 mm
  • Export the file as a 3mf and upload it to Canvas. 

Deliverables

  • .3mf file for the Basic Slicing
  • .3mf file for the Advanced Slicing
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