3D Printing: An Introduction

by Stephanie Torta, Jonathan Torta

Overview

This overview of 3D printing technology in industry, education, and the exploding area of Do-It-Yourself contains a detailed look at the common 3D printers, materials, and software. Full-color images guide you on setting up your own printer and performing calibration tasks, including descriptions of printing methods, best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and how to finish a completed project. Companion files are included with printable 3D objects in common formats, additional lessons, checklists, figures from the text, and videos showing time-lapse, printing, and print refinement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683922094
Publisher:	Mercury Learning and Information
Publication date:	03/19/2019
Pages:	370
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Torta Stephanie :
Stephanie Torta is a Senior Media Developer and an accomplished graphic designer, videographer, and photographer with over twenty years’ experience including teaching graphic design at Boston University and Emerson College.

Torta Jonathan :
Jonathan Torta is a lifetime DIY enthusiast constructing various automated devices, computers, Tesla coils, and robots, with over 8 years constructing and modifying a variety of 3D printers to maximize their capabilities.

Table of Contents

1: A Brief Overview of 3D Printing.
2: 3D Printer Use in Industry.
3: 3D Printers and Education.
4: Do-It-Yourself 3D Printing.
5: Types of 3D Printers.
6: Printable Materials Including FDM Filament.
7: Applications and Slicing Settings.
8: Getting Started.
9: Setting Up to Print.
10: Calibration.
11: Buying and Calibrating Your Filament.
12: Challenges.
13: Refining and Finishing the Print.
14: Buying and Modifying Your Printer.
15: Maker Minds.
Appendices.
Index.