Training - Advanced Classes

This comprehensive course delves deep into the realm of advanced filaments, empowering you with the knowledge and expertise to experiment with and master a wide array of cutting-edge materials. During the 90-minute session, our expert instructors will guide you through the following topics:

• Engineering Plastics: Get acquainted with high-performance materials like Nylon, Polycarbonate, and PEEK, and learn about their properties, applications, and print settings.
• Composite Filaments: Discover the world of composite filaments, such as carbon fiber or wood-filled materials, and understand their unique characteristics and use cases.
• Flexible Materials: Master the art of printing with flexible filaments, like TPU and TPE, and explore their versatility in creating functional and creative prints.
• Specialty Filaments: Uncover the potential of specialty filaments, including conductive, magnetic, and glow-in-the-dark materials, and learn how to incorporate them into your projects.
• Advanced Print Settings: Gain expertise in adjusting print settings, such as temperature, speed, and retraction, to achieve optimal results with each advanced material.
• Post-Processing Techniques: Learn various post-processing techniques, like annealing, sanding, and painting, to enhance the appearance and performance of your prints.

This in-depth course is designed to help you master advanced slicer software features and techniques, enabling you to achieve exceptional print quality and efficiency across various materials and print requirements. During the 90-minute session, our expert instructors will guide you through the following topics:

• Slicer Software Overview: Get a brief recap of the slicer software fundamentals, including the role of slicers in 3D printing and an introduction to popular slicer software options.
• Custom Profiles: Learn how to create and manage custom profiles for various materials, print requirements, and 3D printer models, streamlining your print preparation process.
• Advanced Support Structures: Master the art of designing and customizing support structures for complex geometries, ensuring successful prints without compromising on aesthetics or functionality.
• Infill Patterns and Density: Explore different infill patterns and densities, and learn how to optimize these settings to balance print strength, speed, and material usage.
• Fine-Tuning Print Settings: Gain expertise in adjusting advanced print settings, such as retraction, cooling, and flow rate, to minimize common print issues and improve overall quality.
• Multi-Part Printing: Discover the techniques for printing multiple parts simultaneously or sequentially, as well as tips for arranging and orienting parts on the build plate for optimal results.

This in-depth course is tailored to help you master advanced 3D design tools and methodologies, enabling you to bring your most ambitious ideas to life with precision and finesse. During the 90-minute session, our expert instructors will guide you through the following topics:

• 3D Modeling Software Overview: Dive deeper into the world of 3D modeling software, exploring advanced features and capabilities of popular programs like Fusion 360, Blender, and Tinkercad.
• Parametric Design: Learn the principles of parametric design and how to create adaptable, easily-modifiable models that can be adjusted according to specific requirements.
• Organic Modeling: Uncover the secrets of organic modeling techniques to design complex, free-form shapes, and bring your most creative ideas to life.
• Assemblies and Constraints: Master the art of creating assemblies, managing multiple components, and using constraints to simulate real-world movement and interactions.
• Optimization for 3D Printing: Gain expertise in optimizing your 3D models for successful 3D printing, including wall thickness, overhangs, and model orientation.
• Advanced Finishing Techniques: Explore advanced finishing techniques, such as texturing, UV mapping, and sculpting, to enhance the aesthetics and realism of your 3D models.

Our Advanced 3D Design course is perfect for 3D printing enthusiasts and designers seeking to take their 3D modeling skills to the next level and create intricate, high-quality models for their 3D printing projects. Sign up today and embark on an inspiring journey of creative exploration with MatterHackers.

This specialized course focuses on Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) principles specifically tailored to BASF's metal filaments, empowering you to create intricate, high-quality metal prints with confidence. During the 90-minute session, our expert instructors will guide you through the following topics:

• BASF Metal Filaments Overview: Get acquainted with BASF's innovative metal filaments, their properties, and unique advantages in the world of additive manufacturing.
• DFAM Principles: Learn the core principles of Design for Additive Manufacturing, with a focus on techniques and best practices for creating metal 3D prints using BASF filaments.
• Print Settings and Parameters: Master the optimal print settings and parameters for BASF metal filaments, ensuring consistent and high-quality results.
• Support Structures and Orientation: Gain expertise in designing support structures and orienting metal prints for successful printing and minimal post-processing.
• Post-Processing Techniques: Discover various post-processing techniques specifically tailored for BASF metal filaments, such as sintering, polishing, and heat treatment.
• Real-World Applications: Explore inspiring real-world applications of BASF metal filaments in various industries, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.

Our DFAM for Metal Filament from BASF course is perfect for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals looking to expand their expertise in metal additive manufacturing, leveraging the unique properties and capabilities of BASF's metal filaments. Sign up today and revolutionize your 3D printing projects with MatterHackers.