Liquid deposition modeling

Similar to Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), this type of 3D printing extrudes material from a nozzle layer by layer to create 3D geometry. However, because the material is a semi-liquid state at room temperature, it is often not as capable when creating bridges or geometry with steep overhangs.

Available equipment

Delta Wasp 2040

We currently offer a Delta Wasp 2040 LDM printer that is set up for printing with clay. It is best suited for smaller scale tests that can be iterated on quickly, either directly exporting GCODE from Grasshopper through Rhino, or by slicing with Cura directly.

 

Kuka KR6 Agilus with WASP tool head

The Kuka 6 axis robotic arm is intended is an excellent

Setting up Cura to use a delta WASP clay printer

if at any point you get lost during this walkthrough, please try this helpful video: Click here

Create a printer:

  1. adding a printer.
  2. Select non-ultimaker printer
  3. go to non-network printer
  4. find “Custom”
  5. select “Custom FFF” printer on the right side
  6. rename the printer Delta Wasp 2040 x.xxmm nozzle.
    1. where x.xx is the size of the nozzle for the printer

Please note you must create a new printer for each different nozzle size!

Printer

X (Width): 200
Y (Depth): 200
Z (Height): 400
Build plate shape: Elliptic
Origin at center: YES
heated bed: NO
heated build volume: NO
gcode flavor: Marlin

Extruder 1

Nozzle Size: 1.5, 2.0, or 3.0*
Capable material diameter: 6.0
*note: you must make a new printer for each material diameter

material setup

After creating the custom printer Cura download this file: click here
After downloading go to Preferences in the bar on the top right go to the Materials menu. Select Import and select the file you Material Profile you downloaded.

 

print profile setup

installing the print profiles

After downloading one (or more) of the below print profiles:
  1. go to “Preferences” in the bar on the top right
  2. navigate to the “Profiles” menu
  3. Select “Import”
  4. select the file you Print Profile you downloaded.

spiralized contour presets

If you would like to sprint spiralized, hollow vases from solid STL models, start with these presets:

solid printing presets

these presets are for printing a clay model in the same manner a typical FDM print would be run.