Major Project update
Progress Update Testing is going well on the structures.
Utilising Rhino and Grasshopper – Part 2
Once I had tried basic structures, I was seeking ways to make the code more parametric, so I could apply the structure to curved surfaces instead of just linear extrusions. In order to do this I had to think … Continued
Printing Nylon
Before plunging into printing nylon, I read up a lot about the problems associated with printing it. I felt I had already solved one problem, which is bed adhesion and warping. 3D Eez proved to be a strong bed … Continued
3D Eez – Making prints stick the bed
3D Eez, a product I read about on Richraps blog, the post here, is a coating you apply to your bed that works well at getting prints to stick. Traditionally I used extra strong hairspray which would work well … Continued
Moving to a E3D all metal Hot end
E3D V-6 Hot end Knowing that I needed to print nylon meant I needed a hot end that could handle temperatures up to 300 degrees realistically. Any hot end that features PTFE all the way into the hot zone is … Continued
Printing Flexible Filaments
My first foray into flexible filaments was using Soft PLA. This material boasted the benefits of PLA while being elastic. The material is quite flexible and springy, it feeds fine into the extruder. I started … Continued
Utilising Rhino and Grasshopper – Part 1
As mentioned before, my major project for my Masters degree at Nottingham Trent University involves using flexible structures to replace polyurethane foam in soft seating. My aim is to use low cost 3D printing to make testing and production possible, … Continued
3D Printing with flexible filaments – Modifying my extruder setup
Printing flexible filaments is a bit more complex than normal standard filaments like PLA and ABS. The diagram below shows just why this is the case. Due the elasticity and flexibility of the filament, it is very easy for … Continued
Lampshade prototyping – testing 3D forms
As part of my module, advanced design communication, during the second semester at Nottingham Trent University, I began designing a lampshade. The aim of this module was to make flat pack home-ware or home-ware that is easy to construct. … Continued
Fun 3D prints to date
Some quality prints I have produced on my printer. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the groot sculpture at 0.2 layer height. The layers are so accurate and it is by far one of my nicest prints.