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3D Printing with SketchUp.
In Detail As 3D printing is becoming more accessible, it is important for designers and architects to know how to utilize the technology. SketchUp is a popular 3D modelling tool and is among the easiest programs to work with as a beginner. Whether printing on your desktop, or outsourcing to a commer...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Packt Publishing,
2014.
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| Colección: | Community experience distilled.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Concepts Every 3D Printing Designer Needs to Know; A short background of 3D printing; The 3D printing process; Printing support material; Own a printer or use a print service?; Making the most of 3D printing; Designing for prototypes versus finished products; Avoiding the pitfalls of 3D printing; Choosing a 3D modeling program; Summary; Chapter 2: Setting Up SketchUp for 3D Printing; Downloading and installing SketchUp; The SketchUp interface.
- Setting up a template for fast modeling and troubleshootingUsing the 3D printer build volume component; Model units of measurement; Saving as the default template; Using other styles; Setting up toolbars; Minimizing dialog boxes; Installing and using extensions; Installing more extensions; A quick exercise; Importing .STL files; Summary; Chapter 3: From 2D Drawing to 3D Model; Starting from a quick sketch; Designing for ease of printing; Modeling in SketchUp from a sketch; Keeping a historical timeline of changes speeds iteration; Exporting the model and printing; Importing vector artwork.
- Changing the scale of the partThe bonus tip
- the 45-degree overhang rule for filament printers; Making the design your own; Summary; Chapter 4: Understanding Model Resolution; Wall thickness; Modeling a vase; Creating a profile; Avoiding missing faces by scaling up your model; Creating wall thickness; Understanding noncircular circles; Making the magic happen with the Follow Me tool; A Bonus tip for desktop extrusion printers; Combining solids with the Outer Shell tool; Bonus
- more methods for creating wall thickness; Summary; Chapter 5: Using Existing Models.
- Leveraging SketchUp components to save timeSaving a model as a Component; Online 3D model repositories; Thingiverse; 3D Warehouse; GrabCAD; Case study
- modifying a GoPro wrench; Summary; Chapter 6: Designing a Phone Cradle; Getting started with a 2D sketch; Getting to the third dimension; Adding details to make the model interesting; Using the 3D Text tool; Mirroring symmetrical models; Combining groups with the Outer Shell tool; Cutting a slot for the cord; Orienting faces for a perfect model; Exporting the model for printing; Testing the printed model; Developing an improved design.
- Copying and scaling groups to create a complex shapeFinishing up and printing the new model; Testing the second iteration; Summary; Chapter 7: Importing Terrain and Printing in Color; Working with Google Earth terrain; Printing models with color; Textures versus solid colors; Working with solid colors in SketchUp; Working with textures in SketchUp; Exporting the model for color printing; Summary; Chapter 8: Modeling Architecture for 3D Printing; Using SketchUp for 3D printing versus rendering; Case study
- 3D printing a model designed for rendering; Examining the original model.