Model orientation: the direction that the material is layered to create your object and how it will impact the final look and feel of your object Though it may seem daunting at first, using 3D printing your designs to test and iterate product concepts trims the design to manufacturing timeline...
Written by the Ultimaker experts who make our printers and test our materials, this free document covers the most important considerations when designing for an FFF printer. By reading this white paper you can: Enjoy design freedom by understanding the benefits and limitations of fused filament fabr...
There are many designs for snap-fit components, but we opted for a basic internal cantilever joint. Above you can see the main details for the snap-fit design, which is exactly the same on both sides (male and female parts) of the enclosure. Depending on the space you have to work wit...
When designing a 3D model that you will print using a desktop 3D printer, you might want to consider building size limitations. Your 3D printer might not even be big enough to produce the prop or action figure you are designing. It would be great if you can split the model into several ...
Intro pic shows a few of the experiments I have done trying to design and print different forms. Step 1: How It Works I have been using a MakerBot Replicator 2 filament 3d printer for over a year. It has run over 500 hours and it is printing better than when I first got it. It ...
How do you design for FDM printing? To achieve the best results, keep FDM’s capabilities and constraints in mind when designing a part for FDM printing. Bridging Bridging in FDM occurs when the printer is required to print between two supports or anchor points. Because there is nothing to ...
[4] They're also reasonably small, safe, easy-to-use, and reliable (features that have made them increasingly popular in places such as design/engineering schools). Photo: A B9Creator™—a typical low-end, DIY 3D printer. It was originally available in kit form, priced at $2495. B9'...
Part 2. How to 3D Print There are 3 steps for you to understand the basic process of 3D Printing, and there are necessary elements to prepare such as 3D model designs, 3D Printing STL file format, and 3D Printing materials before printing as well. Step 1. Create Design and Export STL ...
This part can be one you designed yourself using CAD (computer aided design), one taken from a 3D scan, or one you have taken from an inventory of existing designs. Before you start printing, you need to translate your design into ‘coordinates’ the 3D printer can understand, as well ...
How do you design for FDM printing? To achieve the best results, keep FDM’s capabilities and constraints in mind when designing a part for FDM printing. Bridging Bridging in FDM occurs when the printer is required to print between two supports or anchor points. Because there is nothing to ...