Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Biography

Biography: Elise Moss

Abstract

3D printing (or additive manufacturing, AM) is any of various processes used to make a three-dimensional object. In 3D printing, additive processes are used, in which successive layers of material are laid down under computer control. These objects can be of almost any shape or geometry, and are produced from a 3D model or other electronic data source. A 3D printer is a type of industrial robot. 3D printable models may be created with a computer aided design (CAD) package or via a 3D scanner or via a plain digital camera and photogrammetry software. Regardless of the 3D modeling software used, the 3D model then needs to be converted to either a STL format, to allow the printing software to be able to read it.Up to 80% of the files sent to 3D print result in poor or defective objects. This is a waste of time, material, and money. In this presentation, Professor Moss walks attendees through industry best practices to ensure a good outcome at least 90% of the time. You will see examples of 3D Prints gone wrong. Tips on how to correct the CAD model and troubleshoot the model for a better stl export will be presented as well as methods used to create a visually appealing prototype.