Book description
The 3D printing revolution is well upon us, with new machines appearing at an amazing rate. With the abundance of information and options out there, how are makers to choose the 3D printer that's right for them? MAKE is here to help, with our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. With articles about techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, this book makes it easy to understand this complex and constantly-shifting topic.
Based on articles and projects from MAKE's print and online publications, this book arms you with everything you need to know to understand the exciting but sometimes confusing world of 3D Printing.
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Table of contents
- Preface
- I. Hardware
- II. Software
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III. 3D Scanning
- 5. Creating and Repairing 3D Scans
- 6. Scan-O-Tron 3000
- 7. Print Your Head in 3D!
- IV. Materials
- V. Services
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VI. Finishing Techniques
- 12. How to Dye Your 3D Prints
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13. Post-Processing Your Prints
- Tools and Materials
- Tricks of the Trade
- Friction Welding
- Friction Welding Mismatched Surfaces
- Friction Welding to Repair a PLA Model
- Riveting: Friction Welding Blind Rivets
- Using Filament to Make Solid Rivets and Hinges
- Gluing and Filling: Creating ABS Slurry for Filler and Glue
- Sanding 3D-Printed Plastic Parts
- 14. Weathering Your Prints
- VII. Inspiration
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VIII. Casting
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19. White Chocolate Skulls in PLA Trays
- Bill of Materials
- 1. Print the Mold Maker on a 3D Printer
- 2. Mix and Pour the Smooth-Sil 940
- 3. Demold
- 4. Add Slits to the Mold
- 5. Extract the Soy Lecithin from the Softgels
- 6. Melt The Chocolate
- 7. Let the Chocolate Cool
- 8. Pour the Chocolate into the Mold
- 9. Put the Mold in the Refrigerator
- 10. While Waiting, Start Printing the Candy Trays
- 11. Carefully Demold the Chocolate
- 20. Metal Madness
- A. 3D Printing Resources
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19. White Chocolate Skulls in PLA Trays
- Index
- Colophon
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Make: 3D Printing
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2013
- Publisher(s): Make: Community
- ISBN: 9781457182938
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