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CAD/CAM 3D PRINTING - Coggle Diagram
CAD/CAM 3D PRINTING
3D PRINTER
DEFINITION
- A machine allowing the creation of a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
- The process works by laying down thin layers of material in the form of liquid or powdered plastic, metal or cement, and then fusing the layers together.
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HOW IT WORK
Modelling
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Slicing
The 3D model is divided into hundreds or thousands of horizontal layers ( series of thin layers ) by using a slicing software.
Transfer
The sliced file is transferred to the 3D printer via USB, SD or internet
Printing
- Once the printer receives the data, the removable bioplastic spools will be pulled through a tube.
- The extruding molten plastic is through a tiny nozzle that moves around precisely under computer control.
- It prints one layer, waits for it to dry, and then prints the next layer on top until a fully formed structure is build
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