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Construction of 3D Printer
Personal Project
2013
Individually Built 3D Printer
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Fused Deposition Modeling
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Print size: 6”x6”x6”
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Prints ABS and PLA filament
Specifications
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5 NEMA14 stepper motors
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2 toothed drive belts and pulleys
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4 radial ball bearings
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1 PCB heated bed supported by bed springs
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1 fan, heatsink and 100K thermistor
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1 controller board
Applications
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Rapid prototyping to ensure design compatibility of parts before machining for various projects
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Printed hinges, gears, brackets for robot project
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Created a cast for the mold of a wedding band ring
Completed Printer
3D Printing
Operation of First 3D Print Job
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