# 3D Printing |3DP| - [3D Printing at the NExT Lab](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3dp-introduction.md): Learn and skill up in using 3D Printing workflows at the NExT Lab - [Other 3D Printing Options](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3dp-introduction/fundamentals-of-fdm-fabrication.md): Summary of 3D Printing with the Makerspaces - [Get Started](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3dp-introduction-1.md): Learn and skill up in using 3D Printing workflows - [Design Approaches](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/design-approaches.md): How to approach the design of your model with 3D printing in mind. - [Modelling Guidelines](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/design-guidelines.md): This article covers the elements of a 3D printed model that must be considered along with the design approaches. - [3D Print Farm](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm.md) - [Quick-Start Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/quickstart.md) - [File Naming Conventions](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/quickstart/submission.md) - [Detailed Overview](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/ultimate-guide.md): Detailed guides for integrating 3D Printing in design and workflows. - [3D Printing Mesh Preparation](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/ultimate-guide/file-preparation-in-rhino-3d.md) - [Submitting a Print Request](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/ultimate-guide/makerbot-innovation-center.md) - [Post-Submission: Updating, Paying & Collecting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/ultimate-guide/postsubmission.md) - [Slicing & Settings](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3d-print-farm/ultimate-guide/slicing-and-settings.md) - [Open Access Printers](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers.md) - [Modix Big 60 Open Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access.md): Large format IDEX FDM printer - [Preparing Print Files](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access/preparing-print-files.md) - [Preparing the Print Bed](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access/preparing-the-print-bed.md) - [Unloading/Loading Filament](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access/unloading-loading-filament.md) - [Sending Print Files To The Modix](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access/sending-print-files-to-the-modix.md) - [Harvesting the Print](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access/harvesting-the-print.md) - [Additional Procedures](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/modix-big-60-open-access/additional-procedures.md) - [Use Own Filament](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/use-own-filament.md) - [Key Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques.md): Glossary of various techniques that go beyond the basics previously covered. - [Hollowing Models](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/hollow-models.md): Some massing and site models do not require any strength and are merely formal representations. If these meet certain requirements, they can easily be printed hollow - [Combating Warping](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/warping.md): Techniques to help with material warping when 3D printing - [Split Models & Joints](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/split-models-rhino-3d-and-physical-joining.md): Ways to split models - [Joints and Connections](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/gaudi-inspired-door-handles-in-gravity-sketch.md): Exploring modes of connectivity - [Fillets & Chamfers](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/fillets-and-chamfers-from-design-consideration.md) - [Accuracy, Precision & Tolerancing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/accuracy-precision-and-tolerancing.md) - [Post-Processing & Finishing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/post-processing-ghabbour.md): FDM Printing will often result in artefacts such as scarring and layer lines. Post processing is recommended to achieve a finished final model. - [No Sanding Method](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/post-processing-ghabbour/no-sanding-method.md): A guide to post processing a 3D printed model without needed to sand - [Sanding Method](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/post-processing-ghabbour/sanding-method.md): Methods of sanding your model for a better quality finish - [Epoxy Method](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/post-processing-ghabbour/epoxy-method.md) - [Fillers Method](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/post-processing-ghabbour/fillers-method.md) - [Printing for Transparency](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/printing-for-transparency.md): Natural (un-dyed) PLA is a translucent material, however, some students want to achieve a more transparent effect. These guidelines are aimed at helping students design with this in mind. - [Mesh Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques.md) - [Meshes 101](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/meshes-101.md): Basic Introduction to Meshes - [Working with Meshes](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/working-with-meshes.md) - [Repairing Meshes](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/troubleshooting-mesh-issues.md) - [Other Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques.md) - [Thicken a Mesh with Grasshopper](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques/thicken-a-mesh-using-weaverbird-and-grasshopper.md): Thickening a mesh is an important step in producing printable objects. - [Mesh Manipulation with Blender](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques/blender.md) - [Custom Supports in Meshmixer](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques/custom-supports-in-meshmixer.md): Whilst makerbot automatically generates support material, it can be inefficient and hard to clean. This guide will show users how to create customized support material through meshmixer. - [Topography Models](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/topography-models.md): Topography models are now easily accessible and this guideline shows the different ways to obtain and set up a model for 3D printing. - [Using the Makerbot Experimental Extruder](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/using-the-makerbot-labs-experimental-extruder.md) - [Troubleshooting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/troubleshooting.md): Troubleshooting problems that are prevalent with 3D printing - [Adjusting Print Settings](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/downloadable-print-settings.md) - [Resources](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/external-resources.md) - [Downloadable Software & Accounts](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/external-resources/software.md) - [Software Primers](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/external-resources/software-primers.md) - [Autodesk Meshmixer](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/external-resources/software-primers/untitled-3.md) - [Blender](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/external-resources/software-primers/blender.md) - [Mold Making and Casting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/mold-making-and-casting.md): Mold making is suitable for making multiple duplicates of an object, or experimentation with materials that are unavailable through conventional fabrication methods in the Makerspaces. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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