M08-2 Creating a prototype using 3D printing

Objectives

Learn CAD computer-aided design in order to create 3D eyewear frames and components.
Mastering Sketchup drawing software and creating the file types required for 3D printing.

Students

Opticians, dispensing opticians and technicians, sales professionals wishing to improve their practice in the use of a 3D printing machine applied to the creation of frames and 3D computer-aided design.

Preconditions

None

Duration

8 hour training module.

Educational tools

Training course carried out exclusively by the French Master Craftsmen in eyewear (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Lunetiers), Maximum 3 trainees per trainer,
Alternating theoretical, practical and methodological inputs,
Technical documentation, samples, photos, models of equipment already made,
Eyewear workshop,
Supply of various materials and tools,
The trainee may bring his/her own equipment,
Computer with Sketchup software and fdm 3D printer.

Methods of assessing knowledge

Continuous monitoring: trainees will be evaluated on their theoretical knowledge and skills through exercises and practical cases on the implementation of the different steps. Exchanges between trainees and trainer.
At the end of the module: the trainees will self-assess their skills as well as theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in this module with exchanges with the trainer.

Course

Use of Boolean operations.
Presentation of surface software:
Solidworks, Fusion 360, Rhino.
Use of the scanner in 3D.
Application of other 3D applications in eyewear (tools, decorations, portable glasses, orthesis ...).
Presentation of the different printing techniques (fdm, sls, sla,...).
Adjustment and use of the fdm machine.
Acquisition of the assembly technique of the front and temples.