3d Printing Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a 3d Printing Technician Do?
3D Printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check 3D renders for customers and run 3D printing tests. 3D printing technicians can also repair, maintain and clean 3D printers.
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3d Modelling
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices.
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Skills You Need to Become a 3d Printing Technician
Essential Skills
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Essential3d Modelling knowledge
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a …
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EssentialMaintenance Of Printing Machines knowledge
Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.
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EssentialPrinting Materials knowledge
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
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EssentialPrinting Techniques knowledge
The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.
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Essential3d Printing Process knowledge
The process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.
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EssentialCad Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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EssentialIct Software Specifications knowledge
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
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EssentialPrinting On Large Scale Machines knowledge
Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.
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EssentialMaintenance And Repair knowledge
The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.
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EssentialAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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EssentialAdvise Client On Technical Possibilities skill
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
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EssentialCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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EssentialDraft Design Specifications skill
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialOperate 3d Computer Graphics Software skill
Use graphical ICT tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender which enable digital editing, modelling, rendering and composition of graphics. These tools are based in mathematical representation of three-dimensional objects.
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EssentialUse Cad Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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EssentialUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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EssentialOperate Printing Machinery skill
Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.
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OptionalDesign Principles knowledge
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
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OptionalManual Draughting Techniques knowledge
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
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OptionalIndustrial Engineering knowledge
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
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OptionalTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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OptionalBlueprints knowledge
Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings and plans and maintain simple written records.
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OptionalCadd Software knowledge
The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.
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OptionalDesign Drawings knowledge
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
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OptionalManufacturing Processes knowledge
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
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OptionalMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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OptionalMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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OptionalProduct Comprehension knowledge
The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalProsthetic Devices knowledge
The various artificial replacements of body parts or limbs, which were lost during a trauma, disease or an accident.
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OptionalClean Equipment skill
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
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OptionalCreate Technical Plans skill
Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.
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OptionalDesign Prototypes skill
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
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OptionalMonitor Manufacturing Quality Standards skill
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OptionalUse Manual Draughting Techniques skill
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.
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OptionalCalculate Materials skill
Determine the amount and the kind of materials necessary to build certain machines or equipment.
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OptionalDetermine Suitability Of Materials skill
While designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.
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