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Karin am 9. November 2025 um 17:59 Uhr

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Karin am 9. November 2025 um 17:53 Uhr

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Theo am 7. November 2023 um 11:10 Uhr

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	3D-printer utilize socalled FDM Technology to produce three dimensional objects. FDM = fused deposition modeling.		3D-printer utilize socalled FDM Technology to produce three dimensional objects. FDM = fused deposition modeling.
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	The interface between the machine/ the printer and the 3D-software is the software Cura, the process operated with Cura Slicing [[#Software]]		The interface between the machine/the printer and the 3D-software is the software Cura, the process operated with Cura Slicing [[#Software]]
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	=== Safety ===		=== Safety ===
	'''Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:'''<br>		'''Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer before:'''<br>
	* The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>		* The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>
	* Also dont put your hand insinde the printer while its printing, the printhead moves around quickly and can squeeze your fingers badly.<br>		* Also dont put your hand insinde the printer while its printing, the printhead moves around quickly and can squeeze your fingers badly.<br>
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	* Do not use unapropiate tools when you have a problem with the printhead.<br>		* Do not use unapropiate tools when you have a problem with the printhead.<br>
	* If you encounter problems, please ask somebody who knows how to help it.<br>		* If you encounter problems, please ask somebody who knows how to help it.<br>
	* And last but not least: 3D Printing is slow, so you have be patient ;-)		* And last but not least: 3D Printing is slow, so you have to be patient ;-)
	[[CNC Machine @ Lab]]		[[CNC Machine @ Lab]]

Karin: /* Technology */

2023-05-17T13:47:12Z

Technology

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	== Technology ==		== Technology ==
	~~There~~ exist ~~in general~~ different technical approaches to 3D ~~Printing~~ which utilize different processes and materials.		In general there exist different technical approaches to 3D printing which utilize different processes and materials.
	The most popular one at the moment it called FDM which is a abbreviation for fused ~~deposit~~ modelling.		The most popular one at the moment it called FDM which is a abbreviation for fused deposition modelling.<br>
	It works by having a ~~Roll~~ of thin ~~Plastic Filament~~ which is melted by heat inside the print head.
	The head moves around a motion path while extruding the plastic through a thin nozzle to the final shape of the ~~Object~~.		It works by having a roll of thin plastic filament which is melted by heat inside the print head. The most commonly used materials are PLA or ABS but there are a lot more, depending on the machine. Not every machine can work with every material, so please don't just change it to something else than generally used.<br>
	~~Typicaly~~ this happens layer by layer, in single vertical slices.
			The head moves around a motion path while extruding the plastic through a thin nozzle to the final shape of the object.
			Typically this happens layer by layer, in single vertical slices.<br>
	So you could argue that this is not fully 3D but more a 2.5D printing because the head just moves in 2 dimensions simultaneously while printing.		So you could argue that this is not fully 3D but more a 2.5D printing because the head just moves in 2 dimensions simultaneously while printing.
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	The color of the printed object is the same as the material you feed the printer with.		The color of the printed object is the same as the material you feed the printer with.
	But FDM Printers work with different types of materials or filaments as you would call it and they are available in a variety of colors and ~~propertys~~. The Ultimaker printer in the lab has a printhead with is capable of using two filaments at once.		But FDM Printers work with different types of materials or filaments as you would call it and they are available in a variety of colors and properties. The Ultimaker printer in the lab@groundzero has a printhead with is capable of using two filaments at once.
	Therefore combinations of different types of plastics with different properties are possible.		Therefore combinations of different types of plastics with different properties are possible.
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	During the printing the filament is extruded through a nozzle which typically has a size of 0.4mm.		During the printing the filament is extruded through a nozzle which typically has a size of 0.4mm.
	This ~~determine~~ that the finest line or detail, which could be drawn by the printer in x/y direction is in the same range.		This determines that the finest line or detail, which could be drawn by the printer in x/y direction is in the same range.
	The resolution in the Z axis is determined by the layer height of the slices.		The resolution in the Z axis is determined by the layer height of the slices.
	The smaller they are, the finer will the detail of the printed object be, but it will take way more time.		The smaller they are, the finer will the detail of the printed object be, but it will take way more time.

Karin: /* Getting started */

2023-05-17T13:40:51Z

Getting started

Karin: /* Safety */

2023-05-17T13:38:08Z

Safety

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	=== Safety ===		=== Safety ===
	'''Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:'''<br>		'''Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:'''<br>
	The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>		* The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>
	Also dont put your hand insinde the printer while its printing, the printhead moves around quickly and can squeeze your fingers badly.<br>		* Also dont put your hand insinde the printer while its printing, the printhead moves around quickly and can squeeze your fingers badly.<br>
	Don´t leave the machine working unsupervised, unless you´re certain what you´re doing and super experienced with 3D Printing.<br>		* Don´t leave the machine working unsupervised, unless you´re certain what you´re doing and super experienced with 3D Printing.<br>
	Hint: Printed parts can get loose during the printing process and then mess up and damage the printer.<br>		* Hint: Printed parts can get loose during the printing process and then mess up and damage the printer.<br>
	Make sure to respray the build plate after ~~serveral~~ prints and especially when you do a large and long running ~~print~~.<br>		* in case of Ultimaker-3D-printer: Make sure to respray the build plate after several prints and especially when you do a large and long running prints.<br>
	Alway check the preview in your slicing software before printing to recognize errors even before printing.<br>		* Alway check the preview in your slicing software before printing to recognize errors even before printing.<br>
	Do not use unapropiate tools when you have a problem with the printhead.<br>		* Do not use unapropiate tools when you have a problem with the printhead.<br>
	If you encounter problems, please ask somebody who knows how to help it.<br>		* If you encounter problems, please ask somebody who knows how to help it.<br>
	And last but not least: 3D Printing is slow, so you have be patient ;-)		* And last but not least: 3D Printing is slow, so you have be patient ;-)
	[[CNC Machine @ Lab]]		[[CNC Machine @ Lab]]

Karin: /* 3D Printer @ Lab */

2023-05-17T13:36:45Z

3D Printer @ Lab

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	3D Printing is a Technology which makes it possible to reproduce digital objects in physical space.<BR>		3D Printing is a Technology which makes it possible to reproduce digital objects in physical space.<BR>
	* ~~The 3D Printer in the Lab (~~@ground zero) is a ~~Ultimaker 3~~. ~~It utilizes so called~~ FDM Technology to produce three dimensional objects.		* @ground zero and the spaces on the ground floor are Ultimaker (3).
	It is operated with ~~the~~ Cura Slicing [[#Software]]		* @exMedia Lab is a snapmaker.<br>
	* coming soon: snapmaker@exMedia Lab<br>		3D-printer utilize socalled FDM Technology to produce three dimensional objects. FDM = fused deposition modeling.
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			The interface between the machine/ the printer and the 3D-software is the software Cura, the process operated with Cura Slicing [[#Software]]
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	=== Safety ===		=== Safety ===
	Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:<br>		'''Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:'''<br>
	The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>		The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>
	Also dont put your hand insinde the printer while its printing, the printhead moves around quickly and can squeeze your fingers badly.<br>		Also dont put your hand insinde the printer while its printing, the printhead moves around quickly and can squeeze your fingers badly.<br>
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	* With bigger parts or if you sprayed much, it could be necessary to take out the glass surface to be able to apply more force		* With bigger parts or if you sprayed much, it could be necessary to take out the glass surface to be able to apply more force
	* If necesary clean the glass plate in water from time to time.		* If necesary clean the glass plate in water from time to time.

	== Technology ==		== Technology ==
	There exist in general different technical approaches to 3D Printing which utilize different processes and materials.		There exist in general different technical approaches to 3D Printing which utilize different processes and materials.

Karin am 8. Februar 2023 um 18:53 Uhr

2023-02-08T18:53:53Z

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	= 3D Printer @ Lab =		overview page [[Maschines_and_Technologies@lab \| machines and technologies@lab]]<br>
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			== 3D Printer @ Lab ==

	3D Printing is a Technology which makes it possible to reproduce digital objects in physical space.<BR>		3D Printing is a Technology which makes it possible to reproduce digital objects in physical space.<BR>
	The 3D Printer in the Lab is a Ultimaker 3. It utilizes so called FDM Technology to produce three dimensional objects.		* The 3D Printer in the Lab (@ground zero) is a Ultimaker 3. It utilizes so called FDM Technology to produce three dimensional objects.
	It is operated with the Cura Slicing [[#Software]]		It is operated with the Cura Slicing [[#Software]]
			* coming soon: snapmaker@exMedia Lab<br>

	== Safety ==		=== Safety ===
	Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:<br>		Please read this when you never used a 3D Printer:<br>
	The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>		The Nozzle and Parts inside the Printhead get Hot (200 degrees Celsius or more),<br> so make sure not to touch anything with your hand when the printer is heated up. <br>
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	And last but not least: 3D Printing is slow, so you have be patient ;-)		And last but not least: 3D Printing is slow, so you have be patient ;-)
	[[CNC Machine @ Lab]]		[[CNC Machine @ Lab]]
	== Getting started ==
			=== Getting started ===
	Here you´ll find information aimed at getting started with 3D Printing.		Here you´ll find information aimed at getting started with 3D Printing.
	To sum it up shortly:		To sum it up shortly:

Karin: /* Software */

2022-01-27T16:01:20Z

Software

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	Especially with larger prints they could stick so much to the bed that it is necessary to take out the glass, so that you can apply more force to the plate. This is important, bacause the printer could get damaged if you apply too much force on its bed.		Especially with larger prints they could stick so much to the bed that it is necessary to take out the glass, so that you can apply more force to the plate. This is important, bacause the printer could get damaged if you apply too much force on its bed.

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Karin: /* Software */

2022-01-27T16:00:53Z

Software

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	* Install Cura		* Install Cura
	* Make Sure that the correct filament is inserted and that enough material is left on the spool.		* Make Sure that the correct filament is inserted and that enough material is left on the spool.
	* Apply a little spray of "3D Lac" to the glassplate on the printing bed.		* in case of the Ultimaker: Apply a little spray of "3D Lac" to the glassplate on the printing bed.
	* Open Cura and import your 3d model.		* Open Cura and import your 3d model.
	* If necessary correct your model orientation, adjust slicing parameters and finally hit the "slice" button.		* If necessary correct your model orientation, adjust slicing parameters and finally hit the "slice" button.
	* Go to the preview windows and observate how your model will be printed. It´s a good idea to slide through all layers to inspect them once.		* Go to the '''preview''' windows and observate how your model will be printed. It´s a good idea to slide through all layers to inspect them once.
	* Hit the print button and watch the printer taking action.		* Hit the print button and watch the printer taking action.
	* If everything looks right, wait until your print is finished. If something weird happens cancel the print with the menu interface on the printer.		* If everything looks right, wait until your print is finished. If something weird happens cancel the print with the menu interface on the printer.
	* When the print is finished, carefully use a spatula to lift your part up from the glass buildplate.		* When the print is finished, carefully use a spatula to lift your part up from the glass buildplate. In case of the snapmaker: remove the groundplate and cautiously move the flexible plate to loosen the print.
	* With bigger parts or if you sprayed much, it could be necessary to take out the glass surface to be able to apply more force		* Ultimaker: With bigger parts or if you sprayed much, it could be necessary to take out the glass surface to be able to apply more force
	* If necesary clean the glass plate in water from time to time.		* If necesary clean the glass plate in water from time to time.
			* in general: take a look, if something is dirty, full of dust or rest material.
			* if material is gone/ only rest material: check with one of us.

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