AFL Onboarding Training

The AFL shift of onboarding is designed to peak the interest of Trainees and develop their understanding of Terrapin Works’ capabilities. For these reasons, AFL staff members should present the space in a very positive light and incorporate the same enthusiasm they felt when first learning about the AFL.

Go through the entire AFL and give a ~30 minute tour.

• Describe the AFL and explain its role within Terrapin Works
• Explain some key differences compared to the MIC

• Give a brief explanation about how 3D scanning works
• Explain some of the uses for 3D scanning

• Explain the power of the desktop workstations and the available software which are installed
• Mention how the workstations can be used by anyone who comes into the lab

• Briefly explain the variety of FFF/FDM machines and their similarities to the MakerBot printers they are familiar with
• Go in depth about the Markforged machines as a step up from consumer-grade FFF/FDM with the ability to use continuous fiber inlays
• Explain SLA technology and it’s difference from FFF/FDM
  • Discuss various material options

• Explain how we can manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Explain the Kern and the benefits over other laser cutters in the space

• Explain the use of the mechanical prototyping space
• Show off all the tools
• Explain the Epilog and the benefits/drawbacks vs other laser cutters

• Explain PolyJet Technology and its similarities and differences to SLA
• Explain the benefits and limitations of the Objet500 Connex3 as well as applications in research
• Describe the benefits of industrial FFF and the applications of the Fortus
  • Go through the various high strength/high temp materials
• Explain Multi Jet Fusion Technology
• Explain benefits and limitations of HP 580
• Explain Binder Jetting technology and it’s similarities to MJF
• Explain applications of metal 3d printing

• Mention how a trainee would get in contact with an LC if they’re interested in training

Download the Nametag Creation V5 and the Terrapin Works logo from the TW Drive. You must have the logo or the file will not load correctly.

Make sure you have the “DIN Condensed” font activated in Illustrator

If not, visit Adobe Fonts, sign in with your @umd email, and activate the font

Prep the file by changing the names to the Staff member’s preferred name, hide the outline layer, and delete any other name tags not being engraved

Get the nametag supplies from the black drawers next to the front desk. You’ll additionally need to locate the nametag template which should be stored near the Epilog. It is made of 6 mm clear acrylic.

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Align the template along the top edge of the epilog

Set the origin to the top left corner of the template

Focus the laser to the aluminum name tag

Send the file to the Epilog using the anodized aluminum raster settings below

• 600 dpi
• 70s 100p
• Engrave Direction: bottom-up
• Image Dithering: Stucki

Run the job with the door open to ensure the nametag is aligned

If your satisfied place shut the door and press go

Once finished wipe the name tag off with some IPA and a paper towel

Peel the sticker off the magnet and adhere it to the center top of the back of the nametag

• Slice the trainees print
• Scale down their part to fit within a 2” x 2” x 2” box
  • Set the largest dimension of their part to be 50.8 mm
• Start it in a standard color resin (black, clear, white, grey) when available
  • If a standard resin isn’t available you can put the part on one of the engineering resins