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3D Printing with Cura: A Step-by-Step Guide

The document describes an experiment to 3D print a .stl file using Cura slicing software and an FDM 3D printer. Key steps included designing a 3D model in Autodesk Fusion 360, saving it as an STL file, importing it into Cura, setting slicing parameters including a 0.4mm nozzle, PLA material, 53 minute print time, 60C bed and 250C nozzle temperatures, slicing the file, and 3D printing it in layers. The purpose of slicing software is to convert models into instructions for the 3D printer by separating the object into many layers.

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3D Printing with Cura: A Step-by-Step Guide

The document describes an experiment to 3D print a .stl file using Cura slicing software and an FDM 3D printer. Key steps included designing a 3D model in Autodesk Fusion 360, saving it as an STL file, importing it into Cura, setting slicing parameters including a 0.4mm nozzle, PLA material, 53 minute print time, 60C bed and 250C nozzle temperatures, slicing the file, and 3D printing it in layers. The purpose of slicing software is to convert models into instructions for the 3D printer by separating the object into many layers.

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EXPERIMENT NO: 1_Assignment DATE:20/03/2022

ID Number: 2100031924
Slicing a .stl file in Cura with suitable parameters and 3D printing using FDM
process

Aim:

To Slicing a .stl file in Cura with suitable parameters and 3D printing


using FDM process

Software Requirements:
Ultimaker Cura, Laptop, Required WIFI

Procedure:

STEPS FOR 3D PRINTING:

[Link] Autodesk fusion -360 in your computer.


[Link] that by using the symbols and Measurements, construct a 3d image of your object.
[Link] save the file using STL format.
[Link] STL format do is that the image is created in Autodesk will be opened in Ultimaker Cura.
[Link] to the Ultimaker Cura in your computer and open it.
[Link] image will be displayed in the Cura Field.
[Link] as per the condition required is set in Ultimaker Cura .
8. Then, slice it .
[Link] time will be displayed in it and the image is printed in prototype form.

Cura Parameters:
[Link] CURA PARAMETER NAME VALUE
1 Nozzle diameter 0.4mm
2 Material and quantity PLA
3 Printing duration 53 min
4 Bed temperature 60C
5 Nozzle temp 250
6
7

Results (All screen shots need to paste here):


Observation And Results: The purpose of slicing software is to convert the
object model file into instructions for the 3D printer. To perform this task, the
software separates the object into many layers.

LAB REPORT RUBRIC

LAB REPORT ITEMS Points Points


Received
VIVA 5

EXPERIMENT REPORT
(All steps clearly stated)
OBSERVATIONS AND DATA 15

TOTAL 20

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