Practical 3D Printing: Introduction
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Introduction
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| 00:00 | I'm Connor from High Performance Academy and I'd like to welcome you to our 3D printing for motorsport course. |
| 00:05 | Whether you're developing a race car, you're just getting started on a big build project, or you're looking to modify your street car, it's not unusual to find that there are no parts available in the aftermarket to suit your needs, or even if there is, there's often ways it could be done better. |
| 00:20 | Using CAD to design your own parts is about as satisfying as it gets, allowing us to create high performing, quality components at a fraction of the price of off the shelf offerings. |
| 00:30 | Combining your 3D modelling skills with the power of 3D printing leads to a massive reduction in production time, cost, and gains in design flexibility, all improving your workflow and leading to better results. |
| 00:43 | It's a common misconception that 3D printing creates low quality plastic parts only suitable for prototype jobs, but this couldn't be further from the truth. |
| 00:54 | Armed with the skills and knowledge found in this course, not only can you create high quality parts, but also final products with the strength to withstand the abuse of motorsport. |
| 01:04 | It's also easy to assume that 3D printing metals is a process reserved for top-tier teams with big budgets, and while most of us won't be able to justify the expense of a printer capable of printing metals, many suppliers are now offering these services at surprisingly affordable prices. |
| 01:22 | In many cases, this actually makes it a more viable option over more traditional fabrication and manufacturing processes like CNC machining. |
| 01:30 | Pair this with the flexibility of additive manufacturing and the ability to create designs that just aren't possible with other technologies, and you might find yourself wondering why you didn't harness 3D printing earlier. |
| 01:43 | For clarity, additive manufacturing is the industrial production name given to 3D printing, and in a basic term it describes a 3D object being created by depositing material, usually layer by layer, under computer control. |
| 01:57 | The fact is that things are changing quickly. |
| 02:00 | 3D printing technology is becoming more and more advanced, but also more accessible. |
| 02:05 | The uses of 3D printing are only limited by your skill set and creativity, so in this course we're going to cover everything that you need to know to use 3D printing to take your build to the next level. |
| 02:16 | We'll begin by covering the fundamental knowledge on each additive manufacturing technology. |
| 02:22 | This will form a solid foundation to build on, and make sure that you have a sound understanding of what we we are using. |
| 02:28 | We'll also cover considerations when looking at the different printer options on the market, the range of materials that can be used, and design for manufacturing considerations. |
| 02:39 | Finally, we'll cover the practical skills, discussing everything from safety precautions to getting the printer set up, through to printing our parts and any finishing processes that we might want to apply. |
| 02:50 | Additionally, we'll continually be providing worked examples to give you some insight into how these skills are applied to real motorsport parts and design. |
