10 Questions
What is the primary function of the z1-axis in a Delta 3D Printer?
To control the movement of the print nozzle along the z-axis
Which material is NOT commonly used in 3D printing?
Wood
What happens if a user follows an incorrect sequence during the assembly of a Delta 3D Printer?
A pop-up will appear on the screen showing the name of the part to be selected
What type of license does the Virtual Labs Mechanical Engineering simulation use?
AGPL 3.0 & Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
What should a user do to observe the movement of the z2-axis assembly?
Enter the value in the z2-axis text box and press ENTER
What is the purpose of the 'Assembly of Delta 3D Printer' simulation?
To teach users how to assemble a 3D printer
What happens if a user enters a value outside the given range in the z-axis text box?
An error message will appear
Which of the following is a type of 3D printer?
Delta 3D Printer
What is the role of the print nozzle in a 3D printer?
To melt and extrude the printing material
What should a user do to assemble the parts of the Delta 3D Printer in the correct sequence?
Select the parts in the sequence in which they are shown
Study Notes
Types of 3D Printers
- Cartesian 3D printers are based on a system of three mutually perpendicular axes (X, Y, and Z axes) and exhibit linear motion along these axes.
- Polar 3D printers work on polar (R-θ) coordinates, with the extruder assembly moving along the vertical axis and the print bed rotating and reciprocating horizontally.
- Delta 3D printers have the extruder assembly suspended along three connecting rods, forming a triangular shape.
Anatomy of a 3D Printer
- The anatomy of a 3D printer consists of both mechanical and electrical structures.
3D Printer Components
- A Cartesian printer typically uses 3 motors.
- The extruder moves in both X and Z directions.
- A 3D printer typically uses 3 end stops.
Filaments Used in 3D Printing
- PLA, ABS, and Nylon are common filaments used in 3D printing.
Simulation Objectives
- Students will be able to simulate the operation of a 3D printer for different parameters and analyze the effect of these parameters on the printer's performance.
- Students will be able to build a 3D printer using different parts and learn about assembly without damaging the parts.
- Students will be able to answer questions related to part functioning and assembly of the 3D printer.
Delta 3D Printer Simulation
- The simulation aims to construct a delta 3D printer and provide in-depth knowledge of its mechatronics.
Assembly of Delta 3D Printer
- The assembly process involves selecting parts in a sequence and assembling them correctly.
- Incorrect sequence selection will result in a pop-up error message.
Playing with Axes
- The simulation allows users to move the z1-axis and z2-axis sliders or enter values within a given range to observe the movement of the respective axis assemblies.
Learn about Cartesian, Polar, and Delta 3D printers and how they differ in terms of their movement and structure. Understand the unique features and advantages of each printer type.
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