How to Make an Iron Man with a 3D Printer

As 3D printing becomes more and more popular, we can create some movie roles or life accessories with the help of a 3D printer. 3D-printed comic book roles, like superhero roles from Marvel Cinematic Universal, always bring joy to both children and adults. When you 3D print, the roles of the newly released Avengers: Infinity War, the 3D printed products just look like to come out of the big screen. Make some awesome 3D printing to prove how you like this movie. Here we will show you how to make Iron Man with a 3D printer.

How to make an Iron Man 3D model?

There are several 3D-printed Iron Man files that can be found online, such as the iron man suit, iron man helmet, and desktop iron man for decoration. 3D printed iron man suit and helmet are suitable for those who like cosplay. Let's go through the process of printing Iron Man using the DOBOT Mooz:

1. Where to download the Iron Man 3d printing file?

Hope to print something special, but don’t know where to download the 3D printing file? We recommend to you the world’s largest 3D printing community - Thingiverse. Thingiverse is widely used in DIY technology and Maker communities. It is a website dedicated to the sharing of user-created digital design files. On the platform, open-source hardware designs are provided for free. The shared files on Thingiverse can be used for 3d printers, laser cutters, milling machines, and other technical machines. There are over 1.6 million 3D printable designs. There are multiple choices for satisfying the needs of the 3D printing superheroes of Avengers: Infinity War. Professional 3D printing designers can also share the model to see how others print, remix, or use them. 

2. Choose software for cropping the Iron Man STL file

On the market, there is a lot of free 3D printing software. Here we highly recommend an open-source 3D printer cropping application - CURA. Ultimaker Cura is a 3D printing software for creating a 3D model and cropping it into layers, as G-Code, which can be recognized by a 3D printer. Cura is easy to use. First, create a model and export the 3D files as STL or OBJ formats. These files will be imported, cropped, and outputted as G-Code so that the 3D printer can read and follow. You can also set quality, material, speed, cooling, and infill in Cura. Cura 3D is fully open-source software and can be used with most 3D printers.

What did I do with the STL file using CURA?

a. Open Cura and import the STL file. Thickness is important, it provides stability to the final product which can be fragile when it is printed too thin. I set model parameters 1.2 mm*1.2 mm and other parameters, like layer height 0.12 mm, printing temperature 230℃, build plate temperature 60℃, etc.

b. Save the model file as format G-code and export it to U disk or SD card with Cura.

c. Insert the USB flash disk and save the GCode file in the USB flash disk. Warn: In off-line printing mode, U disk must be FAT32, and volume can’t be higher than 32GB.b.

3. Create Iron Man 3D Printing

a. Choose the color of the filament and install it to Mooz.

b. Restart the machine, place PLA filament into the machine, and insert the U disk into the print.

c. In the operation panel, select the file and start to 3D print iron man.

The stunning 3D-printed iron man is here. During the printing, you need to be patient. Although it takes some time to print, the process is really interesting.

Why 3d printable models?

Sometimes we buy sponge tools for our favorite movies or comic roles. But more and more creators prefer making 3D printed models because they are more durable, and the creative process is full of fun. It's possible to create a 3D printed model for wearable or decorative purposes. The reduction of certain wearable 3D printed models is really high, and it can help you impress the audience at a Cosplay show or party. For example, when we 3D print an iron man suit, we can divide the whole body into several parts: a helmet, neck guard, chest, back, shoulders, and others. If you think that the 3D printing of components is complicated, you can choose to print a mini 3D model. Making a 3D printable model is more meaningful and long-time lasting.

Tips: a multifunctional 3D printer for you

DOBOT Mooz is featured with quick assembly, an easy-to-use controller, and an intuitive guide, which make Mooz suitable for beginners, creators, and educators. Thanks to its industrial-grade linear guideway, enhanced stepper motor, and CNC-machined body, Mooz is popular for stability and high precision up to 0.02mm. DOBOT Mooz is a transformable metallic 3D printer with interchangeable heads for 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving. In combination with the 3D printing software, it creates a high-quality product. Top 16 Free 3D Printing Software for beginners will guide you through the journey of different kinds of free 3D printing software. 

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