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Please note that the person to-be-certified is not allowed to have this list during certification. After successfully demonstrating knowledge in these areas, a member will be certified and can [https://claremontmakerspace.org/membersonly/scheduler/ schedule] the 3D printers. | Please note that the person to-be-certified is not allowed to have this list during certification. After successfully demonstrating knowledge in these areas, a member will be certified and can [https://claremontmakerspace.org/membersonly/scheduler/ schedule] the 3D printers. | ||
===Tool Anatomy=== | === Tool Anatomy === | ||
*Identify the general parts of a 3D printer: | *Identify the general parts of a 3D printer: | ||
**User interface (Taz 6) | **User interface (Taz 6) | ||
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*Identify the X, Y, and Z axis | *Identify the X, Y, and Z axis | ||
===Printer preparation=== | === Pre-Operation === | ||
==== Printer preparation ==== | |||
* Prepare the bed | * Prepare the bed | ||
* Wipe down with isopropyl alcohol | * Wipe down with isopropyl alcohol | ||
* Confirm nozzle wiping pad is clean | * Confirm nozzle wiping pad is clean | ||
===Models and Slicing=== | ==== Models and Slicing ==== | ||
* What is the name of the software used for preparing models for the printers? (Cura Lulzbot Edition) | * What is the name of the software used for preparing models for the printers? (Cura Lulzbot Edition) | ||
* What kind of file types can be loaded into Cura | * What kind of file types can be loaded into Cura? | ||
* What is the difference between saving for Cura and saving for printing | * What is the difference between saving for Cura and saving for printing? | ||
* How does Cura handle inches versus millimeters | * How does Cura handle inches versus millimeters? | ||
* Demonstrate the ability to set up a print: | * Demonstrate the ability to set up a print: | ||
** Set material type | ** Set material type | ||
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** Can preview the printed model by changing the view from Solid to Layer | ** Can preview the printed model by changing the view from Solid to Layer | ||
===Octoprint=== | ==== Octoprint ==== | ||
* Know how to get to the Octoprint web page via the wiki | * Know how to get to the Octoprint web page via the wiki | ||
* Can login and generate an API key for Cura (this is fine if it’s already done, just confirm knowledge) | * Can login and generate an API key for Cura (this is fine if it’s already done, just confirm knowledge) | ||
===Connecting to the Printer from Cura=== | ==== Connecting to the Printer from Cura ==== | ||
* Connect to the Mini and set the temperature via the Monitor tab (requires connecting to Octopi) | * Connect to the Mini and set the temperature via the Monitor tab (requires connecting to Octopi) | ||
* What kind of filament type is recommend at the CMS (PLA) | * What kind of filament type is recommend at the CMS (PLA) | ||
* What is the diameter of the filament used by the CMS printers (2.85mm or 3mm) | * What is the diameter of the filament used by the CMS printers (2.85mm or 3mm) | ||
===Load and unload filament=== | ==== Load and unload filament ==== | ||
* When changing filament types, what temperature is it recommended for you | * When changing filament types, what temperature is it recommended for you to set the hot end to? (The higher recommended print temperature of the two filament types) | ||
* Identify parts related to loading and unloading: | * Identify parts related to loading and unloading: | ||
** Idler retainer | ** Idler retainer | ||
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** Contact shop lead | ** Contact shop lead | ||
=== | === Operation === | ||
* Describe the expected machine response when a print is started | * Describe the expected machine response when a print is started | ||
* Describe the expected machine response when a print is in progress | * Describe the expected machine response when a print is in progress | ||
* Describe the expected machine response when a print is finished | * Describe the expected machine response when a print is finished | ||
===Post- | === Post-Operation === | ||
* How do you remove a print | * How do you remove a print? | ||
* Clean up | * Clean up | ||
===CMS | === CMS Etiquette === | ||
* If both printers are available, which should you use? (The smallest one that can print your part.) | * If both printers are available, which should you use? (The smallest one that can print your part.) | ||
* How is scrap / waste filament handled (Trash can. Only leave a failed print in the shop if you have shop lead permission.) | * How is scrap / waste filament handled (Trash can. Only leave a failed print in the shop if you have shop lead permission.) | ||
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* Resource scheduler | * Resource scheduler | ||
===CMS Safety=== | === CMS Safety === | ||
* Where is the fire extinguisher | * Where is the fire extinguisher? | ||
* Where are the light switches | * Where are the light switches? | ||
* Who to contact if there is a problem | * Who to contact if there is a problem | ||
{{CertificationSignOff}} | {{CertificationSignOff}} |
Revision as of 20:20, 5 November 2020
3D Printer Certification | |
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Version | 0.1.0 |
Approval Date | Draft/NOT APPROVED |
Prerequisites | |
Document/Printout | 3D Printer Certification |
Required For Tools/Shops |
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Trainer: | |
Date: | |
Version: | 0.1.0 - Draft/NOT APPROVED: DO NOT USE |
Certification required for: 3D Printers (Digital Fab. and Electronics Lab)
DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET
Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!
Training Check-Off List:
Please note that the person to-be-certified is not allowed to have this list during certification. After successfully demonstrating knowledge in these areas, a member will be certified and can schedule the 3D printers.
Tool Anatomy
- Identify the general parts of a 3D printer:
- User interface (Taz 6)
- Power switch
- SD card slot (Taz 6)
- USB port
- Control knob (Taz 6)
- Extruder
- Print surface / print bed
- Lead screw
- Tool head
- Hot end
- Nozzle
- Filament holder
- Filament
- Cooling fan(s)
- Wiping pad
- Identify the differences between the Taz 6 and the Mini
- Identify the X, Y, and Z axis
Pre-Operation
Printer preparation
- Prepare the bed
- Wipe down with isopropyl alcohol
- Confirm nozzle wiping pad is clean
Models and Slicing
- What is the name of the software used for preparing models for the printers? (Cura Lulzbot Edition)
- What kind of file types can be loaded into Cura?
- What is the difference between saving for Cura and saving for printing?
- How does Cura handle inches versus millimeters?
- Demonstrate the ability to set up a print:
- Set material type
- Set the correct quality / speed profile
- Confirm the model fits on the print bed
- Confirm the model is oriented correctly
- Basic understanding of supports and why they may or may not be necessary
- Can manipulate the model and view in Cura
- What is infill?
- What are the build plate adhesion types and why are they necessary?
- Skirt
- Raft
- Brim
- Can preview the printed model by changing the view from Solid to Layer
Octoprint
- Know how to get to the Octoprint web page via the wiki
- Can login and generate an API key for Cura (this is fine if it’s already done, just confirm knowledge)
Connecting to the Printer from Cura
- Connect to the Mini and set the temperature via the Monitor tab (requires connecting to Octopi)
- What kind of filament type is recommend at the CMS (PLA)
- What is the diameter of the filament used by the CMS printers (2.85mm or 3mm)
Load and unload filament
- When changing filament types, what temperature is it recommended for you to set the hot end to? (The higher recommended print temperature of the two filament types)
- Identify parts related to loading and unloading:
- Idler retainer
- Hinged idler
- Drive gear
- Hobbed (ridged) extruder bolt
- Feed hole
- Hot end
- Nozzle
- Complete load or unload process
- What to do if the printer is not extruding?
- Repeat
- Check idler retainer springs (to* tight, to* loose)
- Check hobbed bolt (contact shop lead)
- Contact shop lead
Operation
- Describe the expected machine response when a print is started
- Describe the expected machine response when a print is in progress
- Describe the expected machine response when a print is finished
Post-Operation
- How do you remove a print?
- Clean up
CMS Etiquette
- If both printers are available, which should you use? (The smallest one that can print your part.)
- How is scrap / waste filament handled (Trash can. Only leave a failed print in the shop if you have shop lead permission.)
- Honor box instructions
- Reporting problems (yellow tag outs, email address)
- Resource scheduler
CMS Safety
- Where is the fire extinguisher?
- Where are the light switches?
- Who to contact if there is a problem
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Student Signature: | Date | ||
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Certifier Signature: | Date |
Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.
Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).