INTRODUCTION
1.1 What is Ceramic 3D Printing?
1.2 From 3D Design to Printed 3D Object.
Slice to GCODE
3D Design
Ceramic 3D Printing is a process whereby a real object is created from a 3D Design.
Direct Ink Writing (DIW) is one of the most common technologies used by 3D Printers
to achieve this. DIW works on an 'additive' principle by laying down material, such as
porcelain or clay, in layers to create a 3D object.
3D Design Slice to GCODE Setup Eazao 3D Printer
Printing Process
3D Printed Object
Having a 3D design is the first step to creating a 3D
Object. There are a number of free 3D Designs that
can be downloaded and printed for personal use.
Websits such as Thingiverse.com, Pinshape.com and
YouMagine.com are a good place to start, but there
are many more available!
Alternatively, you can create your own 3D Design using 3D Modelling Software.
Programs such as Sketchup or Blender allow this, however this can take some
practice before successfully modelling your 3D Design. After you've finished your 3D
Design,byou can export it as an. STL file,to be imported into a 'Slicer' program such as
Cura.
A 'Slice' converts a 3D Design (usually an .STL or .AMF
format)into individual layers. It then generates the
machine code (such as GCODE) that the 3D Printer
will use for printing.
We recommend the program Cura as it uses a simple interface and includes a large
amount of support material.
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