Metallic 3D Printing at the AIDFab in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
Netfabb Documentation and Cost Estimation
Overview
Overview: This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how the Autodesk Netfabb can be util...
Download and Install Autodesk Netfabb
Log in with your student email in Autodesk to get the premium version of Autodesk Netfabb for fre...
Select the Printer
Wait until the installation is completed. Open the Netfabb software. A “My Machines” window will ...
Position and Orientation of the Model
Once a part is selected, it will appear in the build area. Move the part to the desired position ...
Import the Toolpath Script
On the right panel, click “Change”, under the Machine Configuration window. A “Configuration Edit...
Apply Supports
Click on the “Create supports” → “Support Scripts” → “More Actions” → “Import Scripts”. Import th...
Import an CAD file
Select “Add Part” in the “Home” tab to add the desired CAD file. Netfabb supports different CAD f...
Export the CLI file
Press “Export Build Data” on the right panel to export the CLI file ready for printing.
Estimate Build Time
The time taken for a metal 3D print can directly influence the cost of the project. Labor costs, ...
Estimate Build Volume
Similar to build time, build volume also affects the cost of the printing process. You can see th...
Cost Estimation
Send the following information to Professor Marcias Martinez (mmartine@clarkson.edu) or Mr Hubert...