Introduction to the field of 3D Construction Printing (3DCP). This course is specifically designed for beginners and aims to establish a strong foundational understanding of 3DCP principles. The program covers theoretical knowledge and experiences based on first-hand practice, including the operation and maintenance of COBOD hardware and software, ensuring new COBOD members are well-equipped to handle the technology.
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Completion of Level 1 Training is an essential prerequisite before engaging in on-site activities, guaranteeing that participants are fully equipped to interact with COBOD 3D printers efficiently and safely.
The training is structured into five detailed lessons. Completion qualifies students for Level 2 on-site training, not independent operation.
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Course Curriculum
- Introduction to 3D Construction Printing Design Logic
- 3DCP Construction Phases (Digital → Physical → Production)
- System Overview: Printer, Materials, and Logistics
- Design Constraints Unique to 3D Printing
- Structural and Geometric Considerations
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at the Design Stage
- Documentation, Roles, and Legal Responsibility
- What a Slicer Is (and Why It Is a Risk Tool)
- COBOD Slice in the Full 3DCP Workflow
- Installation, Licensing & Version Control
- User Interface & Navigation
- Core Input Parameters (Conceptual Overview)
- Simulation, KPIs & Collision Avoidance
- Partial G-Code, Multi-Day Prints & Continuity
- Common Beginner Errors & Failure Modes
- BOD2 System Overview
- Printer Components & Axes (Conceptual)
- Installation Logic & Site Preparation (Conceptual)
- Alignment, Calibration & Tolerances
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Printing Process Overview (Operator Workflow)
- Daily Checks, Shutdown & Maintenance Awareness
- Roles, Responsibilities & Escalation
- Training, Support & Documentation Discipline
- Materials in 3D Construction Printing: Why They Matter
- Raw Material Selection (Cement, Sand, Gravel)
- Mix Design Logic & Authority Limits
- Key Material KPIs (Open Time, Pumpability, Buildability)
- Admixtures: Purpose, Effects & Risks
- Failure Modes: Cracking, Slump & Delamination
- Curing: Preserving Performance After Printing
- Safety When Working with 3D Printing Concrete
- What the Material Delivery System Does (And Why It Matters)
- MDS Overview: Silos, Batch Plant, Pump, Hose
- COBOD Mini Batch Plant: Conceptual Operation
- Piston Pump: Purpose, Operation & Awareness
- Hose Management Systems (HMS & AHMS)
- Concrete Batching Logistics & Workflow
- Cleaning Procedures (Critical to System Survival)
- Hose Clogging: Diagnosis & Escalation
- Safety, PPE & Prevention