3D Printing For Dummies, 3rd Edition
- 6h 4m
- Richard Horne
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2023
Print out whatever you can dream up
3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It’s also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You’ll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It’s an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it.
- Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing
- Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries
- Get an intro to making your own digital models
- Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs
3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.
About the Author
Richard Horne is an electronics engineer, product designer, technical salesman, and problem solver with more than 30 years of experience and innovation across industries. Known in the community as RichRap, his blog makes 3D printing easier for everyone to understand.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Seeing How 3D Printers Fit into Modern Manufacturing
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Exploring the Types of 3D Printing
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Exploring Applications of 3D Printing
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Identifying Available Materials for 3D Printing
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Identifying Sources and Communities for 3D-Printable Objects
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3D Printing for Everyone
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Understanding 3D Printing's effect on Traditional Lines of Business
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Reviewing 3D-Printing Research
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Exploring 3D-Printed Artwork
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Considering Consumer-Level Desktop 3D Printers
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Deciding on a 3D Printer of Your Own
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Assembling Kits and Reviewing Machine Setup
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Understanding 3D Printer Control Electronics
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Understanding, using, and Servicing 3D Printers
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Identifying Software and Calibrating Your 3D Printer
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Refining the Design and 3D-Printing Process
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Ten Examples of Direct Digital Manufacturing and Personalization
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Ten Impossible Designs Created using Additive Manufacturing
