Course: Aalto University - ARTS 3D Printing, Topic: 1 - 3D Printing Basics

Topic outline

1 - 3D Printing Basics
In this section, we will examine the basics of 3D printing: what is it, what can you do with 3D printing, and we will explain some of the terminology used in the field, as well as its benefits an limitations.
- What is 3D printing? Page
  
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- Benefits and Limitations Page
  
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- How does it work?
  At the workshop, we use 3 different technologies of 3D printing:
  Materia Extrusion (FFF or FDM) The material is extruded through a nozzle or orifice.
  Vat Polymerization (SLA): A photo reactive polymer is selectively cured by a UV laser.
  Material Jetting: Droplets of photo reactive polymer are deposited in a platform and cured by UV light.
- Material Extrusion (FDM or FFF): Page
  
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- Vat Polimerization (SLA) Page
  
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- Material Jetting (Polyjet Printing) Page
  
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- Quiz about 3D printing basics