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An Introduction to 3D Printing
London Software Training

Hands-on, classroom based practical course, teaching you earn the ins and outs of 3D printing.

Summary

Price
£355 inc VAT
Study method
Classroom
Duration
4 days · Part-time
Qualification
No formal qualification

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17
Sheep Lane
East London
London
E83FA
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Overview

The 3D Printing Introduction Course will introduce you to 3D modelling for 3D printing and how to use a wide range of exciting materials and 3D printing techniques.

You will learn how to design and make advanced models for architecture, jewellery, products, engineering or any other creative pursuit using 3D software. Learning how to effectively use resin 3D printing and a wide range of exciting PLA filaments (clay, wood, metal, and stone) will push your knowledge and model making skills to the next level.

Choose how you want to learn:

This 3D Printing course can be completed in the following formats:

  • Introduction 2 Day Course | £355.00
  • Introduction 2 Day Weekend Course | £355.00
  • Introduction to Intermediate 4 day Course | £710.00
  • Introduction to Intermediate 4 day Weekend | £710.00

Description

3D Printing

  • Theory and background of 3D Printing
  • Types of consumer-level 3D Printers
  • What is FDM printing
  • Limitations of printing
  • 3D Print materials
  • Cura - slicing your model
  • Preparing STL files and sending to the 3D printer
  • Layer wall height
  • Downloading models for FDM printers
  • Setting Up an FDM 3D printer
  • Troubleshooting
  • Design at least 4 models to be printed
  • Flexible filament
  • Dissolvable filament
  • SLA / DLP Resin 3D printing
  • Introduction to resin printing
  • What is resin printing
  • Limitations of resin printing
  • Types of resin
  • Advanced slicing
  • Preparing STL files and sending to the 3D printer
  • Layer wall height
  • Infill
  • Shell
  • Supports
  • Best print orientation
  • Setting up a resin 3D printer
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Multi-material printing - 2 extruders
  • Multi-material printing - 4 extruders
  • Wood PLA filament
  • Clay PLA filament
  • Metal PLA filament
  • Stone PLA filament
  • Hybrid materials

3D Modelling

  • Introduction to 3D modelling software
  • Software interface
  • Basic modelling principles
  • Modelling to scale
  • 3D Workflows - groups and layers
  • Considering print limitations when designing
  • Design and print your own furniture, jewellery and architecture
  • Advanced Sketchup modelling
  • Create curved geometry to print

Your course price includes

  • Free group course re-take within 18 months
  • Expert teaching from practising architects, designers and software pros
  • Hands-on, practical lessons - tailoring of syllabus and work on your projects
  • Class recordings for revision and development
  • LST certificate of completion for your CV and LinkedIn

Your tutors are designers, makers and architects, as well as software pros. They will guide you on the best way to apply for design roles or set-up a creative business, whilst teaching you all the key technical skills to make your CV and portfolio stand out from the crowd.

Who is this course for?

Our In-Classroom 3D Printing Introduction Course is ideal for those looking to learn how to 3D model and 3D print their own designs to an excellent level within a supportive, group learning environment.

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