3D Printing and Design
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If you are a professional engineer, 3D printing and design methodology can bring your creations to production faster and can be an ideal tool for producing prototypes to show to potential manufacturers.
If you are a hobbyist it can be a means of creating interest fun projects, or if you simply want to design a custom case for your mobile phone, the concept is the same. Whatever reason you have for your design concept, there is only room for its improvement with 3D printing and design.
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2 weeks ago
Tutorial here.
https://www.deviantart.com/jacantdesign/art/Hirth-825249519 -
3 weeks ago
Not quite as easy as that. It gives you an idea of one way to construct it. However one part has to align with the other part.
Have a close look at the attachment. -
3 weeks ago
thank you very much ! -
3 weeks ago
I did not kow it was called a 'Hirth Coupling'
https://www.deviantart.com/jacantdesign/art/Geared-Face-566539794
November 27, 2019 11:31
Material choice like never before
Ultimaker Material Alliance, opens the door to a vast range of materials, find the world’s leading filament manufacturers, download the latest version of Ultimaker Cura and discover the print profiles available on the Ultimaker Marketplace.
1 month ago
for some reason rounding function does not work, may be due to poor connection (sticking)
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November 19, 2019 09:12
Get the wheels in motion with 3D printed parts
3D printed parts for wheelchairs are improving people’s lives.
November 15, 2019 12:29
Killa Design: 3D printing the buildings of tomorrow
Killa Design pushes the boundaries of what is possible, focusing on unique, iconic, timeless designs with Ultimaker. Check out how 3D printing helps them for complex architectural model-making.
November 12, 2019 10:59
3D Printing Survey (FDM)
HackSpace Magazine are doing a survey on FDM 3D printers. They want to collate and share the results of the great and not-so-great hardware so others know where best to spend their money. If you own a 3D printer, please help by taking the survey.
1 week ago