• Makerbot Print Software
     
    Step 1: Create .STL File
    Reference Tutorial Creo: Creating Stereolithography File

    Step 2: Import .STL CAD File into Slicing Software
    Slicing Software: Makerbot Cloud
           Makerbot Cloud Tutorial:  Makerbot Print Cloud 
           Website: Makerbot Cloud
               Material: PLA
               Machines: Method, Sketch, Sketch Large 
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    Slicing Software: Makerbot Print Desktop Application 
                  Reference Tutorial: Makerbot Print Software
    Printers: Makerbot Method and Sketch
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    Slicing Software: Makerbot Desktop Application   
    Reference Tutorial: Makerbot Desktop Software
    Printers: Makerbot Replicator 2, 2x, and 5th Generation
     

    Terminology:

    Filament: PLA Plastic that produces the part
    G and M Code: Programming Code that plots the x,y,z coordinates points and sets up the machine properties (I.E Tool Speed, Filament Rate, etc)
    Layer Height: The Height of each layer for your part (Default Layer Height is .2 m)
    Shell: Wall thickness of the part. Equal to that of the Layer Height
    Infill: Total percentage of Material that will make up the part)
    Support Angle: Determines at what angle will be supported below a surface that overhangs without support
    Support to Model Spacing: Determines the distance between the first column of support and the adjacent vertical/angled surface
    Stereolithography File (.stl): File that slices the Creo Solid Model into x,y,z coordinates

    Step 1: Design Part
    Step 2: Creo < File > Save As > Type > Stereolithography > Name File with Student's Last Names > Chord Height Varies (Based on curvature. Smoother Rounds = Very Low Value) > Click Apply/OK

    Step 3: Open Makerbot Desktop from the Windows Start Menu 
                  Check Correct Machine: Pull down Menu Devices> Select Type of Device > Replicator 2
    Step 4: Import Files (one from you and your partners) > Place parts on build plates to the desired orientation. Be mindful of scale 
    Step 5: Plug in SD Card Reader and SD Card from machine > Settings > Standard

    - Support Angle = 60 or greater: Sets the degree in which support material will be placed.  The higher the number (up to 90) = less support material throughout the part (I.E 90 will give support only at surfaces that are parallel to the build plate)
    - Breakaway Support = Check 

    Step 6: Check Preview of Model to see if support material is in the desired locations.
     
    Step 7: Place SD Card in Makerbot > navigate to SD Card Menu > Select File to be Printed > Watch to make sure files get printed  
     
     
     
    Standard Settings
               
    Infill: ??% (Depends on part, most parts 10-15% works, See Mr Jourden for details)
               
    Layer Height =      .3  (Lower Layer height will provide more detail on print, but runs the chance of fusing raft and support material to product)

    Shells (Wall Thickness) =     Standard 2  
                                                Higher Shell (wall thickness) should be used for areas that will need extra support because of applied torque/load, maybe cut into later using a secondary process (I.E hole, threaded Hole), or 

    Raft =     Used to help better adhere part to build plate
     
    Supports and Bridging
    A. Support Angle: Any angle not supported and is less than 45 degrees needs support material 
          Range to where support will be applied: Calculation is done by taking the number inputted and subtrating number by 90 (i.e inputed number = 60; 90 - 60 = 30; Support will be placed on any surface from 0 to 30 degrees)
          For mostly surfaces parallel to the build plate but do not touch the build plate use an angle of 85 degrees
     
    B. Leaky Connections = Check: Allows for easier breakaway material

    C. Support Density:     Is the distance between each of the vertical supports.  Lower the number fewer the supports.

    D. Support Margin =     0: Sets the distance in which the support material will extend beyond the part

    E. Support to Model Spacing =     1mm: Distance from the model to the edge of the support.   (NOTE: Higher the number the further the support material will start from the face of the model.)
     
    Specific Print Settings by Printer