Fused Deposition Modeling Additional Details

Fused Deposition Modeling

Issued by Madison College

There are several different methods of 3D printing, but the most widely used is a process known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). FDM printers use a thermoplastic filament, which is heated to its melting point and then extruded, layer by layer, to create a three dimensional object. Learners with this badge have independently demonstrated the the entire 3D printing process.

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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Load filament into a 3D print pen and control heat and speed settings to achieve desired results, with understanding how these concepts apply to operating any 3D printer.
  • Obtain a 3D printable model via download from the web.
  • Create a simple 3D printable model using basic Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
  • Export 3D printable models to a STereoLithography file format (STL).
  • Import the STL file into slicer software to generate machine-readable G-code instructions to direct the printer.
  • Load filament into the 3D printer.
  • Load G-code instructions into the printer.
  • Print the model.