Beginning Design for 3D Printing

Beginning Design for 3D Printing

<p></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><em>Beginning Design for 3D Printing</em> is the <strong>full color</strong> 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. </p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><em>Beginning Design for 3D Printing</em> 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.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Whether you are a student on a budget or a company exploring R & D options for 3D printing, <em>Beginning Design for 3D Printing</em> will provide the right tools and techniques to ensure 3D printing success.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;"></p><p></p><h3>What you’ll learn</h3><ul><li>Learn the differences between the software modeling tools available for 3D printing.<p></li><li>Understand the fundamental design concepts and definitions in the 3D modeler’s toolkit.<p></li><li>Learn the best tool for the project, and how to design 3D printable objects quickly and efficiently.<p></li><li>Learn the differences between organic, hard edged, and precision based CAD techniques<p></li><li>Avoid common design errors and mistakes that can lead to frustration.<p></li><li>Ensure cost-efficient designs through optimization techniques.<p></li><li>Create a range of objects from simple every-day designs to complex, articulated assemblies that are printable<p></li><li>Gain an understanding of advanced procedures that exemplify how, in 3D printing, "design complexity is free".</li></ul><h3>Who this book is for</h3><em>Beginning Design for 3D Printing</em> is for anyone interested in essential 3D printing design techniques. This book is intended for artists, designers, engineers, students and entrepreneurs wanting to create their own original content for 3D printing.