3D PRINTING BASICS
The process of 3D printing is essentially a manufacturing technology to create objects in three dimensions (as opposed to 2D printing of documents on paper) using various materials heated to a temperature that allows them to be formed into different shapes. It has gained much popularity in the past couple of decades due to the abundance of reasonably priced desktop 3D printers available on the market and in local libraries. It is a convenient way to create prototypes or customized items, or to create replacement parts for household items (some of which are discussed in this book).
There are many types of 3D printing; however, the one discussed in this book is also referred to as additive manufacturing. The 3D printer essentially ...
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