3D Printing
Week 2

For week 3, We had to 3d print something that could not be made additively. I personally wanted to make a vase. It took me a while to figure out 3D design, and I am by no means an expert at it now. Last week's laser cutting was only done with 2D sketches. This week, I learned how to use the "Revolve" function to turn an axis around to turn a curve into a 3D object. I followed this tutorial pretty closely to make my designs. Making a Vase with Fusion

Tools:	Pruusa!
Date:	9.20.2020

Next step was Generating the .stl for all the components. Using Fusion 360, I found that I had to go to File --> 3D Print --> and then select. After doing so, I simply generated the gcode from the Sindoh software, adding support material inside the spherical shells. Then loaded the gcode onto the printer,

However, the first file failed because I had not given it enough support material in the settings, so I had to reprint. Here’s the failed print.

Here's the second attempt product fresh and hot out of the printer. I definitely wanted to do this while it was still warm to ease the process of removing the support material.

Removing the external support was easy. It just snapped right off. I used a screw driver, a chisel, and shears. It took a while, but I cleared everything out.

Here's another item I made on Fusion360 for 3d printing. It's the cap for a lamp circuit housing. However, I ran out of time to print this.