3D Design to print Process

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1. The design Process. All of my 3d designs are done on the Ipad Pro. The apps I use are Shapr3d or Nomad Sculpt. Shapr 3d is more of a technical CAD program that makes 3D modeling quick and percise. Nomad Sculpt is more of a 3D sculpting and Painting Program.

2. The Setup. In order to Print a 3D design after its complete the file must be prepared, and sent to a Slicer (3d Printer software). This means the file must be appropriately placed and sized in your slicer before it can be sent to your printer. All the settings should be looked over to assure best print quality settings.

3. The Print Process. The machine printing above is a Qudi Tech Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3d printer. It creates different prints by feeding melted plastic through an extruder onto a preheated hotbed. As this happens the extrusion nozzle moves on an X , Y and Z axes until each layer of the print is complete. X and Y are the lateral axes and the Z is the Vertical axes. Each design must go through each previous stage shown before this one.

Above is a design i made in Nomad Sculpt. This is a money box (piggy bank). Nomad sculpt was perfect for molding every shape until it was perfect

Above is a design I made in Apple iPads Nomad Sculpt. The program is a 3d sculpting and painting app. Much like real life sculpting it allows me to make different oblong shapes as well as manipulate them as if your using clay without all the mess. Having that ability using this app, makes it easy to design any shape you can think of. This 3-D app is a bit more appropriate for beginners or people just starting out with the app that don’t know anything about 3-D design.

The three images show the full body that I made in Nomad sculpt. Where is all the other parts that were more technical were designed in shapr3D. The chainsaw was honestly the most difficult piece to design and have function properly. Besides that there is an immense amount of sanding that it took to prepare all the 3d parts to be painted and put back together. Check out the full video below that’s also on my YouTube channel showing a large portion of the process of what it took to design, print and complete the full animatronic.

3D Modeling and 2D Manufacture design.

These images above and below are from a couple commissioned Architectural designs made in Shapr3d. The designs were made with actual measurements from the current rooms as they stand. Shapr 3d is a perfect tool for direct modeling which is one of three paradigms of 3d modeling in CAD. I can also produce Full Blueprints of the structures I design as seen in images. I highly recommend this program for anyone who is looking to learn CAD.

  • This Filament is one of the more basic 3d print material. Its non-toxic as well as odorless. It’s melting temperature is between 170 and 180 °C. This is also a Vegetable-based plastic, It frequently uses raw materials like Sugarcane or Cornstarch. Monomer is a molecule in PLA that allows bonding to different identical molecules to form a polymer ,which is made from plant starch. The molecule is also the primary natural raw material used in 3d printing. This filament is 100% biodegradable and can be composted.

  • ABS is the more complex stronger printing plastic. Unlike PLA it has high heat, and excellent impact resistance. It has a melting temperature of 200 °C. Its Thermoforming and machinability make it a great choice for machine housing, fixtures, or displays when strength and durability are needed. Unfortunately unlike PLA filament ABS main ingredients are from oil that is produced from fossil fuel. This also makes this specific plastic non-biodegradable. Good news though it’s non-toxic.

  • Petg is the strongest of these 4 filaments. It melts at 260 °C . Its commonly printed at a lower temperature between 220-260 °C . Its also non-toxic and is safe to use with food as in printing utensils. This is the same plastic you see used to produce many plastic water bottles. It’s the perfect plastic for mechanical parts as well as robotics with its strength and ductility combined. Petg also has a strong chemical, water, and acidic resistance. It can easily be recycled but, it’s non-biodegradable.

  • TPU is the most flexible filament and has all the characteristics of rubber and durability of plastic. It has a melting temperature of 220-250 °C. TPU is also biodegradable like PLA and 100% recyclable. Like the other filaments TPU has various uses. To list just a few footwear, drive belts, Medical devices, Tires, automotive parts, sporting goods, inflatable rafts etc if you need it to flex and also be durable this is the filament for you.

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Each print is different from the dimensions to the overall print time. With that being said each print job will differ, depending on the details, size and overall complexity of the print. Once you submit your info along with your printing needs please allow up to 24hrs for an email response. Your quote and available payment methods for any process will be further discussed in email.

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