3D PRINTING
At Stetson University
Introduction
• What is 3D printing
• Additive Manufacturing
• Opposed to subtractive process
• Patented in 1986
• ~$20,000
• Today
• $500-$1000
Meet the MakerBot!
• Cost $2,500
• 100 micron layer resolution
• Printing materials
• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Styrene)
• PLA (Poly Lactic Acid)
Printing Process
CAD >. STL > Slicing > Layering and Tool Path > 3D OBJECT!!
• Most often, all of the hard work is already done!
What Can You Do to Help?
• Brainstorm!!!!
• Spread the word about our new lab!
A Special Thanks to Betty Johnson
3D PRINTING
At Stetson University