7 Tips on Working with 3D Printing for CAD Designers

7 Tips on Working with 3D Printing for CAD Designers

7 Tips on Working with 3D Printing for CAD Designers ❏ 3D printing is quickly changing the manufacturing industry all over the globe. Not only is it more affordable than ever, but it also offers a significant level of flexibility for a CAD designer. ❏ Hire AutoCAD designers in India and save up to 70 per cent on costs. ❏ Let's have a look at the top 7 tips on working with 3D printing for CAD designers!

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1. Prepare The Drawing ❏ The whole process starts with a concept. ❏ To create designs that come to life as prototypes, parts or final products, it is important to prepare the drawing first.

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2. Get Clearances Right ❏ This step is essential when you are looking to create mechanical and fitting parts. ❏ 3D printers tend to be less precise than other manufacturing technologies, which mean that the designed parts must have proper clearances or gaps between each other to guarantee a fit.

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3. Mind Overhangs ❏ Minding overhangs help save loads of time in postprocessing the print. ❏ In 3D printing, objects are created from ground level, meaning that the features hanging in mid-air become deformed. ❏ To avoid overhanging, keep an eye on overhanging areas and do not exceed 45 degrees.

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4. Watch File Quality ❏ Any design, however impressive, can be laid low by file errors. ❏ Before 3D printing, make sure the design is converted to a 3D printable file. ❏ Ensure that the converted file is of sufficient quality, especially when there are small features, as they get entirely omitted when file quality is low.

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5. Consider The Material ❏ Different materials have their own unique properties. Account for these properties when designing the model. ❏ Also, keep manufacturer specifications in mind.

The same material produced by different manufacturers can behave differently. So, always refer to the printing instructions provided with the material.

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6. Understand The 3D Printing technology ❏ 3D printing is not just one technology. It consists of multiple technologies, each having its own pros and cons. ❏ The three popular 3D printing technologies are: ●

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

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Stereolithography (SLA)

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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

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7. Choose The STL Export Settings ❏ Different printers have different file size capabilities. ❏ If you are designing for an FDM printer, you will most likely be exporting your design as an .STL file, which creates a representation of your design in triangles. ❏ The goal is to create a file that is small in size while still maintaining the detail in the design.

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7. Choose The STL Export Settings ❏ 3D printing is being used all over the world to create new prototypes that benefit everyone. ❏ As more companies look into 3D printing technology to develop new parts or prototypes, we can only look forward to seeing more improvements in this process. ❏ Hire AutoCAD designers in India and save up to 70 per cent on costs!

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