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Getting into CAD and 3D printing
I soon got into CAD and 3D printing. Early on, I like to challenge myself to model different objects I see around, and love having the opportunity to print them out physically to interact with.
There are different techniques when it comes to additive manufacturing (3D-printing).
A method I was accustomed to was FDM, but eventually, I was introduced to and had the chance to try out SLA. This then became the basis of this project.
Fused deposition modelling (FDM)
Extruding thermoplastics, such as ABS, PLA, through a heated nozzle, melting the material and applying the plastic layer by layer
Stereolithography (SLA)
Using a light source, such as a laser or projector, to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic
Showcase the difference
Lets design something to showcase the advantages of the SLA process.
Low-poly wireframe design idea
Showcasing the level of detail capable by the SLA process
Modern chess set
Applied design ideas to a modern contemporary chess set
READY TO PRINT
Models and Renderings
CAD models and renderings of all the chess pieces
SLA Process
Notice how the parts are oriented. This was a major difference between FDM and SLA due to the nature of each printing process. SLA printing upside down adds an additional layer of complexity.
POst processing
The following steps took place: part removal and rinsing, supports removal, UV curing, to arrive at the finished product
FINISHed PRODUCT
Reflection
There was a lot to learn in making the switch. Certain geometries which were straightforward in FDM were not in SLA, and need to be rethinked.
However, the finished product did successfully achieved the main objective, which was to showcase the advantages of the SLA process. In doing so, getting to learn and experiment with a new process will always be a eye-opening experience for me.
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