Futurama Bender 3D Printing Figurine | Assembly

HISTORY OF THE BENDER

Bender is one of the main characters of Futurama. It was made in Mexico in 2997 with the serial number 2716057. Bender is a comic anti-hero, foul-mouthed, alcoholic, cigar smoker, kleptomaniac. He is cook however his food is life-threatening. He drinks a lot of alcohol to recharge his fuel cells. When he burps, out of his mouth comes out a fire like a small mechanical dragon. Small because its height is only 168. However, it is made of a very durable alloy that gives it the ability to survive after more than one explosion. In a critical situation, he always panics. Usually, Bender behaves like a complete egoist, but occasionally it awakens sympathy and friendly affection for Fry. Since Fry is his friend and the one who saved him from suicide.

ABOUT THIS 3D PRINTING MINIATURE

Bender 3D miniature for printing was created in ZBrush. The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. 

FDM version features:
- Contain 31 parts;
- Made with connectors and locks;
- You can choose between the connectors 25_B_claw (x4) and 25v2_B_claw (x4) depending on the flexibility of your printing material;
- Made with the New Year's cap and with two girlfriends which you can remove;
- Has a version with cigar and cigarette lighter;
- Has an opening door of the squeezer with bottle inside;
- Special hand for holding bottle;
- All parts are divided in such way that you will print them with the smallest amount of supports.

SLS/SLA version features:

- Same as FDM but smaller and made as 7 part in different variants.

All .STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

Note: Before starting 3D printing the model, read the Printing Details for CURA 3.1.0. Software.

There are 31 parts for FFF/FDM version and 7 part for SLS/SLA version.


All parts of connectors should be printed at 100% infill.

Scale: His tall in life is 1800 mm. Model made as 1/8 scale in FDM version and 1/16 in SLS/SLA version.

FDM version dimensions:

After being printed will stand - 232 mm tall, 148 mm wide, 83 mm deep;

- Connectors should be printed at 100% infill to make them solid.

SLS/SLA version dimensions:

After being printed will stand - 116 mm tall, 74 mm wide, 41.5 mm deep;

- Has only 1 detail in each variant, to keep printing costs down.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

- STL files of Bender for 3D printing which consist of 38 parts;

- 2 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and SLS/SLA 3D printers;

- Two girlfriends for Bender which you can remove and 7 variants of this model for SLS version.
- Made with the New Year's cap which you can remove and wth opening door of the squeezer;
- Made version with cigar and cigarette lighter;
- Special hand for holding bottle;

- High-poly detailed model of Bender;

- Detailed settings that we provide for Cura 3.1.0. for the best print;

- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble Bender 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel.

You can get Model of Bender for 3D Printing right now! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

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This model was tested in Cura 3.1.0. and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material.

Recommendations:
1. For all parts of Locks you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.

2. All parts of connectors should be printed at 100% infill.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Quality

Layer Height: 0.1 mm
Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Slicing Tolerance: Middle
Line Width: 0.4 mm
Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Support Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Initial Layer Line Width: 100%

Shell 

Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
Wall Line Count: 2
Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mm
Top Surface Skin Layers: 0
Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm 
      Top Layers: 8
    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
      Bottom Layers: 8
Top/Bottom Pattern: Lines
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer: Lines
Top/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check
Fill Gaps Between Walls: Everywhere
Filter Out Tiny Gaps: Check
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Initial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Z Seam Alignment: Sharpest Corner
Seam Corner Preference: Hide Seam
Ignore Small Z Gaps: Check
Extra Skin Wall Count: 1

Infill 

Infill Density: 20% (all parts of the connectors should be printed at 100% infill)
Infill Line Distance: 4.0 mm
Infill Pattern: Grid
Infill Line Directions: [ ]
Infill X Offset: 0 mm
Infill Y Offset: 0 mm
Infill Overlap Percentage: 10%
    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mm
Skin Overlap Percentage: 5%
    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mm
Infill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mm
Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Gradual Infill Steps: 0
Infill Before Walls: Check
Minimum Infill Area: 0 mm2
Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚
    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0

Material 

Enable Retraction: Check
Retraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3 
Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mm
Maximum Retraction Count: 90
Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s
    Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s
    Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/s 

Speed 

Print Speed: 45 mm/s
    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s
    Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s
    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/s
    Support Speed: 45 mm/s
      Support Infill Speed: 45 mm/s
Travel Speed: 80 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 15 mm/s

    Initial Layer Print Speed: 15 mm/s
    Initial Layer Travel Speed: 26.6667 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed: 15 mm/s
Maximum Z Speed: 0 mm/s
Number of Slower Layers: 2

Travel 

Combing Mode: All
Avoid Printed Parts when Traveling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mm 
Cooling 
Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
    Regular Fan Speed: 100%
    Maximum Fan Speed: 100% 
Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Initial Fan Speed: 0%
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm
    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2 
Minimum Layer Time: 5 s
Minimum Speed: 10 mm/s

Support 

Generate Support: Check
Support Placement: Everywhere
Support Overhang Angle: 60°
Support Pattern: Zig Zag
Connect Support ZigZags: Check
Support Density: 15 %
    Support Line Distance: 1.3333 mm
Support Z Distance: 0.3 mm
    Support Top Distance: 0.3 mm
    Support Bottom Distance: 0.3 mm
Support X/Y Distance: 0.7 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Minimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.2 mm
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mm
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Support Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Use Towers: Check
Tower Diameter: 3.0 mm
Minimum Diameter: 3.0 mm
Tower Roof Angle: 65° 

Build Plate Adhesion 

Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of locks use "Skirt")
Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mm
Brim Width: 8.0 mm
    Brim Line Count: 18 
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes 

Union Overlapping Volumes: Check
Maximum Resolution: 0.01 mm
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

Special Modes

Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.