Innovation workshop: 3D printing

Nowadays, 3D printing offers a fast, cost-effective and flexible way to produce prototypes or individual pieces up to small series. Learn the basics of designing 3D printable prototypes in this workshop. Experience the complete pipeline - from the first idea to the design, digital planning to the final print.master the basics to implement your own projects independently and to use them in a variety of ways both privately and in the company.

Bonus: All participants go home with their first self-constructed and printed object.

Learning Objectives

• Acquisition of basic knowledge in parametric 3D CAD design (with OnShape).
• Getting to know the 3D printer as a versatile tool for everyday tasks, workflow optimizations and quick validation of ideas.
• Training spatial understanding and mindset, 3D objects in 2D sketchand vice versa.
• Understanding how 3D printing reduces production time and costs while improving innovation cycles.
• Deepening competencies in the selection and deployment of 3D printing solutions for various business needs.

Prerequisites

• No experience in CAD / 3D printing is required.
• You can use your own laptop or the PCs provided.
• If you want to access the drafts created during the workshop, create San account with Onshape in advance

Target group
This workshop is aimed at beginners who are interested in 3D printing but have not yet familiarised themselves with the subject, at SMEs and public institutions who need a practical introduction to 3D printing.and to all those who already have experience with 3D printers, but have not yet created their own designs in a CAD program.

Workshop content

Introduction

• What is 3D printing and what is 3D construction?
• What do we do together during the workshop?
• Query the skill level of the participants

Workshop Case Study

• Introduction to possible scenarios and target objects for the workshop
• Developing the necessary steps to achieve the goal
• Differentiation between what we can achieve as "beginners" and what we leave to machine builders

Introduction to Spatial Understanding and Sketchinghes

• How to think about creating 3D models based on 2D
• How to convert 2D sketches into 3D models using extrusion etc.
• Exercises for traceability of the design process of existing 3D objects (virtualie and the OnShape tool in general
• Creating 2D sketches
• Basic dimension-driven sketching
• Basic Constraints
• Creating the first basic 3D objects from a 2D sketch
• Understanding the feature timeline

Practical introduction to 3D printing

• Introduction to 3D printers, printer types and printingmaterials
• Export of designed 3D models
• Slicing 3D models for the 3D printer
• Printing the first model

Lunch break

Advanced Sketching

• Sketching using real objects
• Correct measurement with calipers
• Parametric design as the basis for rapid iteration

Advanced modelling

• Multi-Sketch
• Advanced modeling features
• Turning, loft, rounding, bevel, shell, bore
• Linear/Circular Arrangements
• Modifiers
• Boolean Combination
• Projections
• Printability of 3D models

Advanced Slicing Options

• Supports
• Speed
• Model Strength/ Stability
• Multi-Color Printing
• Multi-material printing

Conclusion

• Outlook on what 3D printing can be used for in everyday (work)life
• Online libraries for 3D models
• Where can you print if you don't have your own printer?