Built Parts (MakerBot)

{| class="wikitable" !Images !Part !Purpose !Results !Time !Post Print Processing .004” = .2% shrinkage in Y .003” = .4% expansion in X Act.: 81 min Act.: 13 min Act.: 17 min .002” = .2% shrinkage in Y .003” = .3% expansion in X Act.: 27 min .002” = .2% shrinkage in Y .003” = .3% expansion in X Resolution doesn't effect Shrikage/Expantion. Act.: 38 min .05% expansion in X Error Printing in Z Lost .35" of tip. Est.: 87 min Act.: 91 min .010” = 2% expansion in Y .004” = .4% expansion in X Act.: 8 min
 * MakerbotTopBlock.JPG
 * Block Project Top Block
 * Get used to the machine, learn about shrinkage and expansion, Test Post Print Processing Techniques.
 * .008” = .6% shrinkage in Z
 * .008” = .6% shrinkage in Z
 * Est.: 91 min
 * Sanded down to fit in the metal block. Holes were reamed successfully.
 * MakerbotArches.JPG
 * Arches .125”
 * To determine Makerbots corner capacities and arch radius problems.
 * Corners on the ZY and ZX planes are sharper than corners in the XY plane. Drooping occurred when .375” of overhang exists
 * Est.: 15 min
 * Est.: 15 min
 * None
 * MakerbotArches.JPG
 * Arches .250”
 * To determine Makerbots corner capacities and arch radius problems.
 * Similar results, Corners on the ZY and ZX planes are sharper than corners in the XY plane. Drooping occurred when .375” of overhang exists
 * Est.: 18 min
 * Est.: 18 min
 * None
 * Makerbot1x1CubeLowRes.jpg
 * 1” Cube Standard Resolution (.27)
 * To determine Makerbots corner capacities and arch radius problems.
 * .004” = .4% shrinkage in Z
 * .004” = .4% shrinkage in Z
 * Est.: 30 min
 * Sanded on belt sander. Won't smooth evenly.
 * Makerbot1x1CubeLowRes.jpg
 * 1” Cube Mid Resolution (.15)
 * To determine % of shrinkage and expansion in each axis and time difference.
 * .004” = .4% shrinkage in Z
 * .004” = .4% shrinkage in Z
 * Est.: 31 min
 * Saturated with water. Water was not absorbed. Object was 50% buoyant at 10% hallow.
 * MakerbotConeFailed.JPG
 * Cone
 * Printed to determine circle problems.
 * .01% shrinkage in Y
 * .01% shrinkage in Y
 * None
 * 1 x .5 x .5 Rectangle
 * Built with 4 Shells for machining.
 * .001” = .2% expansion in Z
 * 1 x .5 x .5 Rectangle
 * Built with 4 Shells for machining.
 * .001” = .2% expansion in Z
 * Est.: 8 min
 * Milled one edge at Aluminum speeds which resulted in perfect smoothness. Learned 4 layers = .0848" thickness.