Elementary
Layer-by-Layer
3D Printing
Turn your ideas into 3D reality with this Stem Enrichment
What You’ll Learn
Welcome to "Layer-by-Layer" ! Dive into a world where your wildest ideas become a 3D reality. In this hands-on class, you’ll turn digital dreams into tangible triumphs, crafting everything from quirky gadgets to intricate designs.
Get ready to extrude creativity, mold innovation, and build your brilliance. Whether you're shaping a new invention or printing a masterpiece, we’ll help you layer on the fun and create something truly extraordinary. Let’s get printing and make your imagination a reality—one layer at a time!
Curriculum Topics Include:
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Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Filaments (PLA, ABS, PETG)
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3D design principles
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Slicing software
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Post-processing techniques
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Print Optimization
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Generating G-code
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Types of 3D printers (FDM, SLA, SLS)
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Extrusion
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Specialty Composites
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Artistic projects
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Design challenges