The Gearbox

McGill Physics Makerspace and 3D Print Lab

Software:

There are currently 3 computers running Solid Edge and Fusion 360 CAD software.

Solid Edge self-paced tutorials

Solid Edge tutorial videos hosted at Gear Up University

Fusion 360 tutorials for absolute beginners

SLA printing:

Here are some general sources to help you with the Form2 printer.

Overview of SLA

Transparent 3D printing with clear resin

Adding screw threads to 3D printed parts

Design guidelines for SLA part design

Solvent compatibility

PLA printing:

More information about PLA for using the MK3 Prusa printer.

Overview of PLA

Solvent compatibility

For Inspiration:

Links below to online communities and repositories of 3D models for printing.

Thingiverse, An online community for discovering and sharing 3D printable things, the worlds largest 3D printing community. Includes tons of design files for inspiration or direct use.

GrabCAD, Professional community for 3D design, modeling and printing. Supported by professional engineers, students and designers. See our GrabCAD page here!

TinkerCAD, Free online web-based software for making 3D designs. This software is geared toward beginners to CAD and design and has great tutorials. Great for getting started with 3D modelling and prepraring models for basic to intermediate 3D prints.

PLA printing:

More information about PLA for using the MK3 Prusa printer.

Overview of PLA

Solvent compatibility

For Inspiration:

Links below to online communities and repositories of 3D models for printing.

Thingiverse, An online community for discovering and sharing 3D printable things, the worlds largest 3D printing community. Includes tons of design files for inspiration or direct use.

GrabCAD, Professional community for 3D design, modeling and printing. Supported by professional engineers, students and designers. See our GrabCAD page here!

How-Tos:

Makerspace Playbook