Introduction to 3D Printing
3D printing can be achieved through a number of processes, including:
- vat photopolymerisation
- material extrusion
- direct energy deposition
3D Printing Software
After you have scanned/sculpted your 3D model, you'll need to analyse if it can be printed. You'll also need a certain program who can convert your 3D model into a "language" that 3D printers understand. At our school we use Cura by Ultimaker.
Since some of you would like your SketchUp objects 3D printed, you will need to download the SketchUp STL extension to export your work in STL format.
Since some of you would like your SketchUp objects 3D printed, you will need to download the SketchUp STL extension to export your work in STL format.
3D Printed Objects
Here are some objects we have printed at our school. We use printers that employ the material extrusion process.
External Links
3D Printing overview: http://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/
Printing without supports: http//www.3ders.org/articles/20141211-pyramidal-shape-algorithm-removes-need-for-3d-print-material-support.html
Printing without supports: http//www.3ders.org/articles/20141211-pyramidal-shape-algorithm-removes-need-for-3d-print-material-support.html