> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing.md).

# 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
- [Other 3D Printing Options](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/3dp-introduction-1/fundamentals-of-fdm-fabrication.md): Summary of 3D Printing with the Makerspaces
- [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)
- [PRUSA Open-Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access.md)
- [Workflows](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/case-studies.md)
- [Materials Experimentation](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/case-studies/materials-experimentation.md)
- [Experimental Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/case-studies/g-code-experimentation.md)
- [Prusa i3 MK3S Fundamentals](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/prusa-i3-mk3s-fundamentals.md)
- [Hardware Glossary](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary.md)
- [Extruder](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary/extruder.md)
- [Hotend & Nozzle](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary/hotend-and-nozzle.md)
- [Print Surface, Bed & Y Axis](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary/print-surface-bed-and-y-axis.md)
- [PINDA Inductive Probe](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary/pinda-inductive-probe.md)
- [X-Axis Gantry](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary/x-axis-and-gantry.md)
- [Z-Axis Stage](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/hardware-glossary/z-axis.md)
- [Software/Slicer Glossary](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/software-slicer-glossary.md)
- [Plater/Virtual Print Bed](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/software-slicer-glossary/plater-virtual-print-bed.md)
- [Print Settings](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/software-slicer-glossary/print-settings.md)
- [Filament Settings](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/software-slicer-glossary/filament-settings.md)
- [Printer Settings](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/software-slicer-glossary/printer-settings.md)
- [Troubleshooting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/support.md)
- [Filament Jam/Clog](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/support/filament-jam-clog.md)
- [Worn Nozzle](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/support/worn-nozzle.md)
- [Broken/Loose Heatbreak](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/support/broken-loose-heatbreak.md)
- [First Layer Issues/Prints Not Sticking to Bed](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/support/prints-not-sticking-to-bed.md)
- [Stringing & Oozing Hotend](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/prusa-open-access/support/stringing-and-oozing-hotend.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)
- [Bambu Lab Printer Open Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/bambu-lab-printer-open-access.md)
- [Preparing Print Files](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/bambu-lab-printer-open-access/preparing-print-files.md)
- [Printing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/bambu-lab-printer-open-access/printing.md)
- [Raise3D E2 Open Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/raise3d-e2-open-access.md)
- [Preparing Print Files](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/raise3d-e2-open-access/preparing-print-files.md): Dual material prints
- [Loading/Unloading Filament](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/raise3d-e2-open-access/loading-unloading-filament.md)
- [Printing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/raise3d-e2-open-access/printing.md)
- [Troubleshooting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/open-access-printers/raise3d-e2-open-access/troubleshooting.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.