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3D Printing For Dummies
About this book
Get started printing out 3D objects quickly and inexpensively!
3D printing is no longer just afigment of your imagination. This remarkable technology is coming to the masses with the growing availability of 3D printers. 3D printers create 3-dimensional layered models and they allow users to create prototypes that use multiple materials and colors. This friendly-but-straightforward guide examines each type of 3D printing technology available today and gives artists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and hobbyists insight into the amazing things 3D printing has to offer. You'll discover methods for the creation of 3D printable objects using software, 3D scanners, and even photographs with the help of this timely For Dummies guide.
- Includes information on stereolithography, selective sintering, fused deposition, and granular binding techniques
- Covers the potential for the transformation of production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and the commoditization of traditional products from magazines to material goods
- Walks you through the process of creating a RepRap printer using open-source designs, software, and hardware
- Addresses the limitations of current 3D printing technologies andprovidesstrategies for improved success
3D Printing For Dummies is the must-have guide to make manufacturing your own dynamic designs a dream come true!
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Getting Started with 3D Printing
- Part II: Outlining 3D Printing Resources
- Part III: Exploring the Business Side of 3D Printing
- Part IV: Employing Personal 3D Printing Devices
- Part V: Creating a RepRap 3D Printer
- Part VI: The Part of Tens
- About the Authors
- Cheat Sheet
- Supplemental Images
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