IMPRESSÃO 3D: UM GUIA PRÁTICO / 3D PRINTING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

3D Printing is a versatile technology with potential to start major changes in how we manufacture products. Also called Additive Manufacturing, had its main methodologies created in the 80's. Only after the expiration of the main patents its popularization started. The machine operation is still considered complex for beginner users, mainly due to the lack of documentation. Using a methodology with the objective to identify in literature and the practical experience of the authors the minimum necessary procedures to use this kind of printer. This article also presents the results in a simple and objective way, being a practical guide for new users. It contains recommendations for purchasing a 3D printer and the softwares needed for its operation. Also include the settings that can be available and how it interferes with the final quality. Finally, how to avoid printing errors and the finishing process to the printed object. In conclusion, an objective list will comment each of the topics, with recommendations by the authors.