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3D printing
Projects
Additive manufacturing is a popular activity in schools, with the advent of relatively cheap 3D printers.

This project covers the use of a desktop 3D printer, using PLA filament, extruded through a heated nozzle.

The same safety considerations should be borne in mind when using other 3D printers, or rapid prototyping machines.
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Making items using a 3D printer
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3D printing Tool Tip
MRATs
This short video takes you through the main points that need to be considered when putting together a risk assessment record for the use of a 3D printer in school.
Most of the information comes from MRAT 088.
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MRAT - 010 - CNC Machines
MRATsProjects
The cutting and shaping of compliant and resistant materials using machines controlled by a computer (CNC machines). Cutting / soluble oil is often used when metals are being shaped.
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CLEAPSS DT Logo
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Futureminds 16 Vision Edition (autumn 2020)
FutureMinds

This edition of Futureminds is a special bumper edition - we asked people to write about their vision for the future of D&T. There are almost 20 interesting and different visions.

Please get in touch if you have any views on what you read here, or if you would like to contribute to a future edition: dt@cleapss.org.uk

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