3D printing with a robot - RoboDK

3D printing with robots can be easily accomplished in a few steps using RoboDK.
A 3D object, such as STL, can be first sliced into different layer paths, then, you can simulate the 3D printing program.
0:20 You can generate the appropriate program for your robot once you are satisfied with the result.
0:32 You can modify 3D printing parameters, such as the layer height, to obtain better accuracy results.
0:56 You can also modify other parameters such as the tool orientation of the robot.
1:35 You can select "Edit path manually" and the slicer window will show up.
2:12 Creating a 3D print project from scratch for industrial robots. It is possible to include your own tools and robots by modelling them yourself.
2:47 We must drag and drop the tool to the robot so that it can be used by the robot.
We must also add a reference frame to tell the robot where we want to 3D print.
We can move reference frames and other objects by using the ALT key.
3:12 We can use STL object for 3D printing. RoboDK also supports other formats, such as STEP and IGES files.
3:18 We must drag the object and drop it into the 3D printing reference frame.
3:30 We must select the Utilities menu, then 3D print project to tell RoboDK that we want to start a 3D printing project.
This menu allows us to modify the slicing parameters as well as the preferred tool orientation.
3:53 We can display the preferred tool orientation.
RoboDK supports milling with external axes, such as a turntable. In this case, more optimization options become available.
The Slic3r project (slic3r.org/) is used to slice the 3D parts into machine paths.
More information at www.robodk.com/

[@EngTutorials]

Can you also make a tutorial about how to control the extruder?

[@3dprintwiz378]

how do i save the path using joint angle format instead of MOVL, which is what is happening when I save a program. My bot only understands MOVJ, or joint angles.

[@huynhrobot]

Which/what software is best for converting g code to robot format ( ex. for Kuka .src and .dat file)? thank you

[@RoboDK3D]

You can use RoboDK Software to convert G-code to robot programs. You can find some information here: robodk.com/simulation

[@tinghwazintimbani2414]

Hi I have a question can you make 3d models and they appear in real life

[@RoboDK3D]

You can load 3D models such as STL, STEP or IGES files. If you need technical help it is better if you contact us via our forum.

[@aadithk3563]

how to download that box as STL file? plz provide some link..

[@RoboDK3D]

You can right click an object and select Save as STL.

[@kithuatvasangtao121]

for me ask you what is this sofwear ?can you for me link dowload

[@RoboDK3D]

You can download RoboDK here: robodk.com/download

[@desine220]

how to install slicer in robotdk, i can not use 3Dprinting option it shows error, what are the settings to be done

[@sebheinl]

have the same problem. I manually extract slicer in to RoboDK/Other/ , but if i click 3D printing options, robodk can't copy slic3r.ini hence the file not exists.

[@marprochazka]

I have the same issue.. anybody solved this ?

[@filiperibeiro7529]

Have you already solved it??

[@filiperibeiro7529]

Have you already solved it? I have the same problem