5-Day Program
Intro to 3D Printing
Training Program
A hands-on, five-day training series. Go from zero to printing your first original design — with Bambu Lab printers, Bambu Studio, and Tinkercad.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
Understand 3D Printers
Identify the key parts of a Bambu Lab 3D printer and explain how FDM (fused deposition modeling) works.
Print from MakerWorld
Find, download, and prepare models from MakerWorld for printing on Bambu Lab printers.
Use Bambu Studio
Import models, adjust print settings, slice files, and send jobs to the printer using Bambu Studio.
Design a Keychain
Create an original school logo keychain in Tinkercad, export it, slice it, and print it yourself.
Full Printing Workflow
Trace the complete path from idea → design → slice → G-code → print → finished object.
Weekly Maintenance
Perform routine weekly maintenance tasks to keep printers clean, calibrated, and ready for the next job.
Daily Schedule
The 5-Day Program
Each 90-minute session builds on the previous one. Click any day to open the student activity page.
Foundations of 3D Printing
Learn how 3D printers work, identify key printer parts, compare filament types, and explore MakerWorld for the first time.
- Identify parts of a Bambu Lab 3D printer
- Explain FDM printing in your own words
- Compare PLA, PETG, and specialty filaments
- Find and download a model from MakerWorld
From Model to Print Setup
Import a model into Bambu Studio, configure print settings, preview layers, and understand slicing basics.
- Import and orient a model in Bambu Studio
- Adjust layer height, infill, and supports
- Use the layer preview to check your print
- Identify and avoid common print failures
Designing for 3D Printing
Learn 3D file formats, create an original design in Tinkercad, and export it for slicing in Bambu Studio.
- Explain STL, 3MF, and G-code formats
- Create a 3D model in Tinkercad
- Export your design as STL or 3MF
- Import and preview your design in Bambu Studio
Troubleshoot and Reflect
Inspect finished prints, diagnose common print defects, document your observations, and plan improvements.
- Inspect and evaluate a finished print
- Identify and name common print defects
- Suggest corrections for stringing, warping, and layer separation
- Document print results in a student notebook
Capstone — Remix and Improve
Apply everything you've learned. Redesign or remix a model, print it, present your work to the class, and plan your next project.
- Redesign or improve a previous model
- Run the full workflow independently
- Present your printed project to the class
- Reflect and plan your next creation
Extra Resources
Additional Materials
Glossary
Definitions for every key term used in the training program — from AMS to Z-offset.
All-in-One Guide
A single-page tabbed reference covering all key concepts — great for review or quick lookup.
Submit a Print Request
Ready to print your trained design? Submit your file through the official print request form.
Full Resource Library
Tools, guides, maintenance how-tos, troubleshooting tips, and FAQ — all in one place.