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1.1.1 Creating a 3D model:
There are currently three ways to create a 3D model:
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Design from scratch
: You can use free computer-aided design (CAD)
software such as 3DTADA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E or our own software
Happy 3D to design your own 3D model.
• 3D Scanner:
As an alternative to creating a 3D model, you can also scan an
object. A 3D scanner digitalises a physical object by capturing the object's
geometric data and storing it in a file on the computer. It is also possible to use
a mobile device as a 3D scanner by using an app.
• From the Cloud:
Currently the most common method for obtaining a 3D model
is to download a 3D model from a website where users can upload their own
3D models. Flash Forge Cloud
cloud.sz3dp.com
Example:
www. thingiverse.com
1.1.2 Slicing and exporting a 3D model:
Slicer software is used to prepare 3D models for printing and converting them
into instructions for the 3D printer. REXprint is the slicer software for this 3D
printer. With REXprint, STL files can be converted to G or GX files for printing.
These are then transferred to the 3D printer via USB cable, USB stick or W-LAN.
1.1.3 Structure of the 3D model
After the output file is sent to the 3D printer, the printer begins to transfer the 3D
model into a physical object by applying layers of filament over each other.
