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    3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide
    3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide
    3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide
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    3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

    By Johannes Wild

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    By using this 3D printing guide you can develop a basic and profound understanding of FDM 3D printing.
    You will learn everything you need to know about how to print objects using an FDM 3D printer.
    The author of the book is an enthusiastic 3D printing user and engineer (M.Eng.), who will guide you professionally from the basics to even more advanced settings.

    After a short introduction to the fundamentals of 3D printing and a 3D printer purchase advice, the usage of a 3D printer as well as the required software (free software) is explained in a practical context.
    Ultimaker´s Cura is used as a free slicing software and its functions are explained in detail. Several images support the explanations of the book and provide a clear and easy introduction to the topic. The entire process - starting with a .stl file (3D model) all the way to the printed object - is explained by means of descriptive examples (downloadable free of charge). Even if you do not own a 3D printer or do not want to buy one, you will be given an insight into this fascinating technology from the contents of the book. You also have the option of using an external 3D printing service provider or a makerspace instead of an own 3D printer.

    Table of contents (short form):

    1) Possibilities of 3D Printing
    2) 3D Printer Purchase Advice
    3) First 3D Print
    4) Getting started with necessary 3D Printing Software
    5) Advanced Objects and Advanced Settings
    6) Step by step Slicing and Printing of Examples
    7) Materials and Equipment
    8) 3D Scanning
    9) Troubleshooting and Maintenance

    This book is intended for anyone interested in 3D Printing. No matter if just for information purposes about the technology or for realizing own models. All procedures are explained in detail and are presented in a way that is very easy to understand. This practice guide is perfect for makers, creative people, inventors, engineers, architects, students, teenagers and so on. Approx. 56 pages.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXinXii
    Release dateMar 28, 2020
    ISBN9783966332668
    3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

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      3D Printing 101 - Johannes Wild

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      © 2022

      Author and Editor: M.Eng. Johannes Wild

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      Email: 3dtech@gmx.de

      The complete imprint of the book can be found on the last pages!

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      All information contained in this book has been compiled to the best of our knowledge and has been carefully checked. However, the publisher and the author do not guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, completeness and quality of the information provided. This book is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation for action. The use of this book and the implementation of the information contained therein is expressly at your own risk. In particular, no warranty or liability is given for damages of a material or immaterial nature on the part of the author and publisher for the use or non-use of information in this book. This book does not claim to be complete or error-free. Legal claims and claims for damages are excluded. The operators of the respective Internet sites referred to in this book are exclusively responsible for the content of their site. The publisher and the author have no influence on the design and contents of third party internet web sites. The publisher and author therefore distance themselves from all external content. At the time of use, no illegal content was present on the websites. The trademarks and common names cited in this book remain the sole property of the respective author or rights holder.

      Thank you so much for choosing this book!

      1 Motivation

      I'm sure you've already heard some fantastic stories about 3D printing and seen some fascinating photos of 3D printed objects that have sparked your enthusiasm for this subject. If not, then let's get in touch with this ingenious technology. I'm sure that you'll be amazed at what's possible in the world of 3D printing. In this book, you will be guided step by step, and you will learn how to use an FDM 3D printer and its software through the expertise of an engineer and experienced 3D printer user.

      Everything you need to know to get started in 3D printing is explained in detail. You will learn how to print objects (downloadable for free) and how to materialize your projects, ideas, or prototypes. This book is made for all technically open-minded people who are interested in 3D printing.

      Ideally, you should buy a 3D printer. But don't worry, you don't have to pay a large amount of money for it. High-quality 3D printers using FDM technology are available for less than $ 500.

      If you don't want to buy a 3D printer, you will still benefit from this book. On the one hand, through knowledge of the most important processes and principles of 3D printing technology, on the other hand, utilizing the possibility to use a so-called makerspace or an external 3D printing service provider.

      A makerspace is a place where several and different technical devices such as 3D printers, laser scanners or laser cutters are available to members for free use. These rooms, which are equipped like a workshop, offer the necessary space and the right equipment for the realization of your projects. You can easily find out online where the next makerspace is located.

      And before we start with the basics of 3D printing, we want to take a look at a selection of 3D printed objects first (Fig. 1).

      Figure 1: 3D printed objects: vase, sculptures, and toys

      With the help of this book, you will be able to print many more great objects in the future. But you have surely been able to pick up some inspiration. And that's why we're now taking a closer look at the basic principles of 3D printing in order

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