Direct Digital Manufacturing

Clemson University, Fall 2016

Professor Dave Lee

This class focused on creating and manufacturing a Weaire-Phelan mathematical model using 3D printing technologies. All of the printing was done on Ultimaker 2 printers, using a specific printing material called NinjaFlex. This rubber-like printing material allowed us to print moulds for what we wanted to cast in Rockite. Once the mould printed (typically after 30 hours), we would pour liquid Rockite into it and produce a cast. Each segment was then designed to connect with a magnet, to complete the Weaire-Phelan model.