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Author Ritland, Marcus

Title 3D Printing with SketchUp
Published Packt Publishing, 2014

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Description 1 online resource
Series Community Experience Distilled
Community experience distilled.
Contents Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Concepts Every 3D Printing Designer Needs to Know; A short background of 3D printing; The 3D printing process; Printing support material; Own a printer or use a print service?; Making the most of 3D printing; Designing for prototypes versus finished products; Avoiding the pitfalls of 3D printing; Choosing a 3D modeling program; Summary; Chapter 2: Setting Up SketchUp for 3D Printing; Downloading and installing SketchUp; The SketchUp interface
Setting up a template for fast modeling and troubleshootingUsing the 3D printer build volume component; Model units of measurement; Saving as the default template; Using other styles; Setting up toolbars; Minimizing dialog boxes; Installing and using extensions; Installing more extensions; A quick exercise; Importing .STL files; Summary; Chapter 3: From 2D Drawing to 3D Model; Starting from a quick sketch; Designing for ease of printing; Modeling in SketchUp from a sketch; Keeping a historical timeline of changes speeds iteration; Exporting the model and printing; Importing vector artwork
Changing the scale of the partThe bonus tip -- the 45-degree overhang rule for filament printers; Making the design your own; Summary; Chapter 4: Understanding Model Resolution; Wall thickness; Modeling a vase; Creating a profile; Avoiding missing faces by scaling up your model; Creating wall thickness; Understanding noncircular circles; Making the magic happen with the Follow Me tool; A Bonus tip for desktop extrusion printers; Combining solids with the Outer Shell tool; Bonus -- more methods for creating wall thickness; Summary; Chapter 5: Using Existing Models
Leveraging SketchUp components to save timeSaving a model as a Component; Online 3D model repositories; Thingiverse; 3D Warehouse; GrabCAD; Case study -- modifying a GoPro wrench; Summary; Chapter 6: Designing a Phone Cradle; Getting started with a 2D sketch; Getting to the third dimension; Adding details to make the model interesting; Using the 3D Text tool; Mirroring symmetrical models; Combining groups with the Outer Shell tool; Cutting a slot for the cord; Orienting faces for a perfect model; Exporting the model for printing; Testing the printed model; Developing an improved design
Copying and scaling groups to create a complex shapeFinishing up and printing the new model; Testing the second iteration; Summary; Chapter 7: Importing Terrain and Printing in Color; Working with Google Earth terrain; Printing models with color; Textures versus solid colors; Working with solid colors in SketchUp; Working with textures in SketchUp; Exporting the model for color printing; Summary; Chapter 8: Modeling Architecture for 3D Printing; Using SketchUp for 3D printing versus rendering; Case study -- 3D printing a model designed for rendering; Examining the original model
Summary In Detail As 3D printing is becoming more accessible, it is important for designers and architects to know how to utilize the technology. SketchUp is a popular 3D modelling tool and is among the easiest programs to work with as a beginner. Whether printing on your desktop, or outsourcing to a commercial 3D print service, this is a skill you'll want in your portfolio. Starting with an overview of 3D printing technologies, you will learn how to design SketchUp models for 3D printing, set up a template for 3D printing, explore the specific requirements for a 3D printable model, and look at the essential SketchUp extensions for 3D printing. You will start by printing a simple 3D model, progress to importing images that can be used to make 3D models, and move on to tweaking the model for specific 3D printers. This book delves into the most important concepts for designing 3D printable models, from wall thickness and modelling solids, to using available models and adapting them to your needs. You will also learn where to access, and more importantly, how to adapt existing 3D models available online for your own use. Finally, this book will show how it's possible to use Google Earth terrain and modify existing architectural SketchUp models before printing. Approach This book teaches practical techniques using real-world case studies to help you design models that print right the first time. Who this book is for If you are familiar with SketchUp and want to print the models you've designed, then this book is ideal for you. You don't need any experience in 3D printing; however, SketchUp beginners will require a companion book or video training series to teach them the basic SketchUp skills
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SUBJECT SketchUp. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2005033608
SketchUp. fast (OCoLC)fst01399918
Subject Computer-aided design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Three-dimensional printing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Computer-aided design.
Three-dimensional printing.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1306808863
9781306808866
9781783284580
1783284587
9781783284573
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