Fabrication

Manufacturing is producing goods using equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy. - Wikipedia

For community knowledge management, fabrication and rapid prototyping are used to plan, establish, use, and counter fabrication for unique training and operational problem sets.

Related Pages

• 3D Printer Recommendation - Community recommendations for 3D printers under $500
• Getting Started with CAD - Guide to CAD software for designing parts
• Unmanned Systems - UAS/drone information and resources

Community Files

As a community, we don't have to start at zero. Below are files and requests from the community. Some of the files require a Login.

CUI and Higher Files and Projects

Fabrication Inteldoc: https://go.intelink.gov/I7IjyTL

Unclassified and Useful 3D Print Files

To upload a print file:

1. Make sure you are logged into the wiki
2. Select "Upload file" from the right toolbar
3. Upload one (1) file at a time giving it a descriptive name and description
4. Add the 3D Print File category
5. If you think the file should be limited to logged-in users, add the Login Required category

Category	Context
SUAS Mounts	This category will require login
Delivery Devices	This category will require login

Requested Files

To request a file:

1. Check if the file exists yet in the community or on the open web
2. Check if the file has been requested on the forum here
3. Create a new topic (this will automatically be sent to the Signal and Matrix chatrooms)
   • Use a descriptive name
   • Select the proper category
   • Add the Fabrication tag and others as appropriate
   • In the body, describe the context, references, similar projects, specifications, and what success looks like
4. Add a request to the table below and link to the forum

Requested STL and CAD Files

Item Type	Item Requested	Subparts	Description	Forum Post
Mount	Starlink Mount		Looking to stick a Starlink to the back window of my car	Forum Link