Beginning Design for 3D Printing

Beginning Design for 3D Printing is the full color go-to-guide for creating just about anything on a 3D printer. This book will demystify the design process for 3D printing, providing the proper workflows for those new to 3D printing, eager artists, seasoned engineers, 3D printing entrepreneurs, and first-time owners of 3D printers to ensure original ideas can be 3D printed.

Beginning Design for 3D Printing explores a variety of 3D printing projects. Focus is on the use of freely available 3D design applications with step-by-step techniques that will demonstrate how to create a wide variety of 3D printable objects and illustrate the differences between splines, polygons, and solids. Users will get a deep understanding of a wide range modeling applications. They'll learn the differences between organic modeling tools, hard edge modeling, and precision, CAD-based techniques used to make 3D printable designs, practical products, and personalized works of art.

Whether you are a student on a budget or a company exploring R & D options for 3D printing, Beginning Design for 3D Printing will provide the right tools and techniques to ensure 3D printing success.

What youÂ’ll learn

• Learn the differences between the software modeling tools available for 3D printing.

• Understand the fundamental design concepts and definitions in the 3D modeler’s toolkit.

• Learn the best tool for the project, and how to design 3D printable objects quickly and efficiently.

• Learn the differences between organic, hard edged, and precision based CAD techniques

• Avoid common design errors and mistakes that can lead to frustration.

• Ensure cost-efficient designs through optimization techniques.

• Create a range of objects from simple every-day designs to complex, articulated assemblies that are printable

• Gain an understanding of advanced procedures that exemplify how, in 3D printing, "design complexity is free".

Who this book is for