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3D Printing For Dummies

3. Aufl.

von: Richard Horne
19,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	05.09.2023
ISBN/EAN:	9781394169498
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	416

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Print out whatever you can dream up 3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It’s also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You’ll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It’s an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it. <ul> <li>Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing</li> <li>Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries</li> <li>Get an intro to making your own digital models </li> <li>Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs</li></ul>3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with 3D Printing 5 Chapter 1: Seeing How 3D Printers Fit into Modern Manufacturing 7 Chapter 2: Exploring the Types of 3D Printing 19 Chapter 3: Exploring Applications of 3D Printing 31 Part 2: Outlining 3D-Printing Resources 47 Chapter 4: Identifying Available Materials for 3D Printing 49 Chapter 5: Identifying Sources and Communities for 3D-Printable Objects 67 Part 3: Exploring the Business Side of 3D Printing 83 Chapter 6: 3D Printing for Everyone 85 Chapter 7: Understanding 3D Printing’s Effect on Traditional Lines of Business 97 Chapter 8: Reviewing 3D-Printing Research 107 Part 4: Employing Personal 3D-Printing Devices 119 Chapter 9: Exploring 3D-Printed Artwork 121 Chapter 10: Considering Consumer-Level Desktop 3D Printers 129 Chapter 11: Deciding on a 3D Printer of Your Own 157 Part 5: Understanding and Using Your 3D Printer 197 Chapter 12: Assembling Kits and Reviewing Machine Setup 199 Chapter 13: Understanding 3D Printer Control Electronics 219 Chapter 14: Understanding, Using, and Servicing 3D Printers 251 Chapter 15: Identifying Software and Calibrating Your 3D Printer 293 Chapter 16: Refining the Design and 3D-Printing Process 337 Part 6: The Part of Tens 371 Chapter 17: Ten Examples of Direct Digital Manufacturing and Personalization 373 Chapter 18: Ten Impossible Designs Created Using Additive Manufacturing 379 Index 385

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Richard Horne is an electronics engineer, product designer, technical salesman, and problem solver with more than 30 years of experience and innovation across industries. Known in the community as RichRap, his blog makes 3D printing easier for everyone to understand.

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Turn your ideas into physical objects For hobbyists and businesspeople interested in 3D printing, 3D Printing For Dummies is a quick-start guide to desktop manufacturing. Take a tour of the latest devices and resources and learn how to streamline and configure your 3D printing workflow for maximum efficiency. Create 3D printed art, make money with a 3D printing service, bring product manufacturing in-house, and explore the future of additive manufacturing. This jargon-free book makes it easy to choose the right machine, materials, software, and process to meet your 3D printing needs. Inside... <ul> <li>Types of 3D printers & materials </li> <li>What 3D printing is good for </li> <li>How to find & create designs for 3D- printable objects </li> <li>3D printing for business Consumer-level </li> <li>3D printers Setting up, controlling, and customizing your 3D printer</li> </ul>