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The Prototype Lab contains a group of 3D printers and a laser cutter (more to come in the near future)! [[File:prototype_lab.jpeg|300px|thumb|The Prototype Lab]]

The Prototype Lab contains a group of 3D printers and 2 laser cutters! [[File:prototype_lab.jpeg|300px|thumb|The Prototype Lab]]

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=Schedule=

=Schedule=

View the most up-to-date {{PAGENAME}} schedule [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xCN_BBKVIlBQyfPtv62ENxinOEKwJADMFcH0Gyy-ul8/edit?usp=sharing on this Google Sheet.]

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=Equipment Overview =

 

=Equipment Overview=

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===1. Safety First===

=== 1. Safety First ===

Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. Given the delicate nature of our machines, and the different chemicals and materials we use in the Prototype lab, this rule applies to both the safety of you, and the machines.   

Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. Given the delicate nature of our machines, and the different chemicals and materials we use in the Prototype lab, this rule applies to both the safety of you, and the machines.   

Basic principles of how to implement Safety First in the Prototype Lab:

Basic principles of how to implement Safety First in the Prototype Lab:

=== 2. Reset the Space ===

 

===2. Reset the Space===

The Prototype Lab has a specific organization to it, even though sometimes it looks like chaos. Put whatever you use back where it belongs. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. This rule applies to everything in the space. If you move a chair, put it back. If you use a tool, put it back. If you use a pen, put it back. Do not leave your projects in the Prototype Lab, take them with you. Do not leave random note sheets that pertain to nothing out. Throw away your trash and recycling.  

The Prototype Lab has a specific organization to it, even though sometimes it looks like chaos. Put whatever you use back where it belongs. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. This rule applies to everything in the space. If you move a chair, put it back. If you use a tool, put it back. If you use a pen, put it back. Do not leave your projects in the Prototype Lab, take them with you. Do not leave random note sheets that pertain to nothing out. Throw away your trash and recycling.  

Always leave the space better than you found it.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

=== 3. Be Professional ===

===3. Be Professional===

This commandment has two sides to it. It covers the idea of acting like professional (which Webster’s defines as “exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace”). The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. Hopefully, you are learning both of these as part of your education at George Fox University. In the Prototype Lab we expect you to develop as a courteous, conscientious, and skilled craftsman, understanding the tools and equipment in the Maker Hub and how to use them effectively.

This commandment has two sides to it. It covers the idea of acting like professional (which Webster’s defines as “exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace”). The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. Hopefully, you are learning both of these as part of your education at George Fox University. In the Prototype Lab we expect you to develop as a courteous, conscientious, and skilled craftsman, understanding the tools and equipment in the Maker Hub and how to use them effectively.

One very important, and likely difficult part of being a professional is to correct others when they are not being professional. It is your responsibility to speak up when you see somebody doing something inappropriate. If you see somebody doing something unsafe, not resetting the space, or being unprofessional, the professional thing to do is to remind them of the three commandments and ask them politely to correct their action. This is OUR space, not any individual's. As a group, we expect everyone in the space to keep the space safe, clean, and operable for everyone. 

One very important, and likely difficult part of being a professional is to correct others when they are not being professional. It is your responsibility to speak up when you see somebody doing something inappropriate. If you see somebody doing something unsafe, not resetting the space, or being unprofessional, the professional thing to do is to remind them of the three commandments and ask them politely to correct their action. This is OUR space, not any individual's. As a group, we expect everyone in the space to keep the space safe, clean, and operable for everyone. 

If someone acts disgracefully unprofessional to you in the Prototype Lab, you are welcome to bring the issue to Ben and Gabi's attention.

If someone acts disgracefully unprofessional to you in the Prototype Lab, you are welcome to bring the issue to the attention of the Prototype Lab student staff or the Maker Hub staff.

==General 3D Printing Knowledge==

==General 3D Printing Knowledge==

There are common places of potential failure which you should watch for every print. The following points of failure specifically apply to FDM prints.

There are common places of potential failure which you should watch for every print. The following points of failure specifically apply to FDM prints.

*Adhesion:

*Adhesion:

**When the print first starts, it is prudent to ensure that the filament is properly adhering to the build plate.

**When the print first starts, it is prudent to ensure that the filament is properly adhering to the build plate.

*Clogging

*Clogging

**Sometimes the extruder will clog causing the print to fail.

**Sometimes the extruder will clog causing the print to fail.

**This typically can be seen when a clump of filament balls up at the end of the nozzle.  

**This typically can be seen when a clump of filament balls up at the end of the nozzle.

**If this occurs, immediately cancel the print and remove the clumped filament. Make sure that the nozzle is still able to extrude filament, if not, you may need to open up the extruder and clean it. Keep working on it until you are able to extrude filament again.

**If this occurs, immediately cancel the print and remove the clumped filament. Make sure that the nozzle is still able to extrude filament, if not, you may need to open up the extruder and clean it. Keep working on it until you are able to extrude filament again.

*Air Extruding

*Air Extruding

**This means that the extruder thinks it is extruding filament when it really is not.  

**This means that the extruder thinks it is extruding filament when it really is not.

**Immediately cancel the print. Then restart the print.  

**Immediately cancel the print. Then restart the print.

**If the printer is still air extruding, cancel the print and unload the filament. You can try reloading and starting the print again.  

**If the printer is still air extruding, cancel the print and unload the filament. You can try reloading and starting the print again.

**If the problem persists, you will probably need to take the extruder apart and clean it out before attempting any further prints.  

**If the problem persists, you will probably need to take the extruder apart and clean it out before attempting any further prints.

=== 1. Printer Types ===

 

===1. Printer Types===

There are many different types of printers, such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Electronic Beam Melting (EBM), Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), Binder Jetting (BJ)... Each printer type employs different materials. The Prototype Lab has FDM and SLA machines.

There are many different types of printers, such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Electronic Beam Melting (EBM), Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), Binder Jetting (BJ)... Each printer type employs different materials. The Prototype Lab has FDM and SLA machines.

Information about FDM and SLA printers and which machines these are and what materials they can use which. In each printer's page, one can simply link it to this so they don't have to describe materials, just simply state which ones are used with it. Mostly this is all here so I remember to do it or someone else sees it and wants to do it.

Information about FDM and SLA printers and which machines these are and what materials they can use which. In each printer's page, one can simply link it to this so they don't have to describe materials, just simply state which ones are used with it. Mostly this is all here so I remember to do it or someone else sees it and wants to do it.

==== <span id="SLA Printing Anchor">SLA Printing</span> ====

====<span id="SLA Printing Anchor">SLA Printing</span>====

[[File:InvertedSLA.png|302x302px|thumb|right|Inverted SLA Process]]

[[File:InvertedSLA.png|302x302px|thumb|right|Inverted SLA Process]]

Stereolithography, SLA, is a part of the manufacturing technology of vat polymerization. This means a light source (laser) is used to cure liquid resin into a hard plastic.

Stereolithography, SLA, is a part of the manufacturing technology of vat polymerization. This means a light source (laser) is used to cure liquid resin into a hard plastic.

Extra information on SLA Printing can be found [https://formlabs.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-stereolithography-sla-3d-printing/ here].

Extra information on SLA Printing can be found [https://formlabs.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-stereolithography-sla-3d-printing/ here].

==== <span id="FDM Printing Anchor">FDM Printing</span> ====

====<span id="FDM Printing Anchor">FDM Printing</span>====

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers use a thermoplastic filament, which is heated to its melting point, then extruded to create layers which then build an object. There are many different types of FDM printers. Some use a modeling material and a support material, some just use a modeling material which when creating support will use a different style of layering that allows the filament to break off easily, some are able to use multiple filaments at once allowing for multicolored objects to be created. [[File:Filament_Spool.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Example of a filament spool for a FDM printer.]]

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers use a thermoplastic filament, which is heated to its melting point, then extruded to create layers which then build an object. There are many different types of FDM printers. Some use a modeling material and a support material, some just use a modeling material which when creating support will use a different style of layering that allows the filament to break off easily, some are able to use multiple filaments at once allowing for multicolored objects to be created. [[File:Filament_Spool.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Example of a filament spool for a FDM printer.]]

==General Laser Cutting Knowledge==

==General Laser Cutting Knowledge==

Laser cutting directs a high-powered laser through optics. The laser cutter follows a predetermined pattern to engrave or cut the material. Laser cutting is a great way to get a professional-looking surface finish.  

Laser cutting directs a high-powered laser through optics. The laser cutter follows a predetermined pattern to engrave or cut the material. Laser cutting is a great way to get a professional-looking surface finish.  

* Can be used for many different materials ranging between wood, glass, rock, plastics, and even engraving Hydroflasks. At this time, the laser cutter in the Prototype Lab is not set up for metal etching.  

 

* Works best on flat surfaces or cylinders with constant diameters.  

*Can be used for many different materials ranging between wood, glass, rock, plastics, and even engraving Hydroflasks. At this time, the laser cutter in the Prototype Lab is not set up for metal etching.

*Performing a cut or engrave with the laser will always begin with an image, pdf, DXF, or similar file.  When using SolidWorks you will need to save your file as a DXF using the selected face.  

*Works best on flat surfaces or cylinders with constant diameters.

*Performing a cut or engrave with the laser will always begin with an image, pdf, DXF, or similar file.  When using SolidWorks you will need to save your file as a DXF using the selected face.

 

There are a couple common steps that must be done correctly when using the laser cutter:

There are a couple common steps that must be done correctly when using the laser cutter:

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