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ATOM Engineering

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Project Molecule 🧪
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Project Molecule 🧪
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Project Molecule 🧪
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Post Processing Tips ⚙️

The surface finish on the exterior of these parts turned out great thanks to the experimental setting in the Cura slicer called “Fuzzy Mode” in tandem with some slight tweaks to the slicer settings which I’ve covered in a previous video. However I had substantial stringing on the internal volumes of these prints.

I’m sure some slight tweaks to the retraction rate would have solved this problem but I didn’t want to deal with it at the time and decided I would just post process these parts before staging a product shoot.

I found one of the best tools for removing these spiderweb thin strings from the part was a dish sponge, as it has enough texture to agitate the print surface and break free not only the stringing but small “zits” as well. By the time I finished cleaning up these parts I had quite the pile of fibers 😂. Overall the finished products turned out great!

The cover photo for this post includes an early project render using my IPad and the @cadmioapp, I’d highly recommend it for on the go design renders!
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Tips for 3D Printing Products ↓

Throughout Project Molecule I’ve learned a lot of lessons, so I thought I would share them with you. Save this for post later, for when you start work on your next project that’s 3D printed and has plans for production.

1. ) Design for Manufacturability: Create your designs with production in mind. Simplify geometries, reduce overhangs, and minimize supports where possible.

2. ) Material Selection: Choose materials suitable for production, considering factors like strength, durability, cost, and availability.

3. ) Print Speed and Quality Balance: Optimize print settings to achieve a balance between speed and print quality. Faster prints can increase production, but not at the cost of compromised quality.

4. ) Testing and Iteration: Conduct multiple test prints and iterate your design before committing to a finalized design for production. Identify and resolve issues early to save time and costs.

5. ) Batch Printing: Set up batch printing configurations to produce multiple parts simultaneously, maximizing efficiency and reducing print time.

6. ) Post-Processing Streamlining: Develop efficient post-processing techniques to remove supports, smoothen surfaces, and prepare parts quickly for the next production step.

7. ) Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality checks at various production stages. Regularly inspect printed parts to ensure consistent quality across the production run.

8. ) Scaling Considerations: Validate that your design scales appropriately when producing large quantities. Account for potential variations that might arise during larger volume production.

9. ) Toolpath Optimization: Utilize slicer software to optimize toolpaths for speed and accuracy, minimizing travel time and ensuring consistent layer adhesion.

10. ) Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of print settings, post-processing steps, and quality standards. This documentation is crucial for consistency as production scales up.
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Alternative Color Options 🎨

The material colors I selected for these animated renders showcase some of the alternative colors that this product will be made available in. All of which being manufactured in @3djake_official Matte ecoPLA.
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