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3D printing with RepRap Cookbook

By : Richard Salinas
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3D printing with RepRap Cookbook

By: Richard Salinas

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3D printing with RepRap Cookbook
Richard Salinas
Jun, 2014 | 346 pages
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Table of Contents (19 chapters)
3D Printing with RepRap Cookbook
3D Printing with RepRap Cookbook
Credits
Credits
About the Author
About the Author
About the Reviewers
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Preface
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1
Getting Started with 3D Printing
Getting Started with 3D Printing
Introduction
3D scanning with a digital camera
Processing a 3D scan with 123D Catch
Viewing your scene with 123D Catch
Stitching photos with 123D Catch
Changing mesh resolutions with 123D Catch
Cleaning up the model with 123D Catch
Using the Autodesk 3D Print Utility
Let's print!
Slicing the models with Slic3r
Slicing the models with Skeinforge
Reviewing the print results
2
Optimizing the Printing Process
Optimizing the Printing Process
Introduction
Inspecting the model with Meshmixer
Plane alignment with Meshmixer
Scaling the model with Meshmixer
Leveling the model with Meshmixer
Removing scanning artifacts with Meshmixer
Shaping the model with Meshmixer
Let's print!
Optimizing infill with Slic3r
3
Scanning and Printing with a Higher Resolution
Scanning and Printing with a Higher Resolution
Introduction
Setting up DAVID Laserscanner
Calibrating DAVID Laserscanner
Scanning with DAVID Laserscanner
Viewing the model in MeshLab
Cleaning the scans with MeshLab
Aligning the scans with MeshLab
Merging and remeshing the aligned scans in MeshLab
Let's print!
Tuning up the printer
Using Skeinforge with a 0.5 mm nozzle
Using Skeinforge with a 0.35 mm nozzle
Using Skeinforge with a 0.25 mm nozzle
Using Slic3r to print different resolutions
Reviewing the print results
4
Modeling and Printing with Precision
Modeling and Printing with Precision
Introduction
Warming up with SketchUp
Using 3D tools from the Extension Warehouse
Modeling with SketchUp
Using plugin extensions with SketchUp
Let's print!
Calibrating the x, y, and z axes
Controlling the flow rate in Skeinforge
Adjusting the scale in Skeinforge
Using Stretch in Skeinforge
Controlling print warping
Using brim with Slic3r
Reviewing the print results
5
Manipulating Meshes and Bridges
Manipulating Meshes and Bridges
Introduction
Exploring TopMod
Using TopMod for remeshing
Using MeshLab for remeshing
Mesh decimation with MeshLab
Wireframe modeling with TopMod
Let's print!
Cooling ABS and PLA with Skeinforge
Cooling ABS and PLA with Slic3r
Adjusting speed with Slic3r
Bridging with Slic3r
Adjusting speed with Skeinforge
Bridging with Skeinforge
Reviewing the print results
6
Making the Impossible
Making the Impossible
Introduction
Using extruding options in TopMod
Using cutting options in TopMod
Working with edges in TopMod
Creating handles in TopMod
Making a starfish in TopMod
Creating support with Meshmixer
Let's print!
Creating support with Skeinforge
Support options with Skeinforge
Creating support with Slic3r
Support options with Slic3r
Reviewing our print results
7
Texture – the Good and the Bad
Texture – the Good and the Bad
Introduction
Making textures with Meshmixer
Making stencils with Paint.NET
Stamping stencils with Meshmixer
Making patterns with Meshmixer
Making more patterns with Meshmixer
Making textures with MeshLab
Let's print!
Adjusting the travel speed with Skeinforge
Adjusting retraction with Skeinforge
Adjusting Jitter with Skeinforge
Adjusting the travel speed with Slic3r
Adjusting retraction with Slic3r
Randomizing the starting points with Slic3r
Reviewing the print results
8
Troubleshooting Issues in 3D Modeling
Troubleshooting Issues in 3D Modeling
Introduction
Using Repetier-Host for analysis
Repairing mesh geometry issues
Using SketchUp for editing meshes
Using MeshLab for fixing normals
Using MeshLab for cleaning meshes
Creating a hollow model with MeshLab
Creating a drain hole with Meshmixer
9
Troubleshooting Issues in 3D Printing
Troubleshooting Issues in 3D Printing
Introduction
Leveling the build platform
Taking proper care of the build platform surface
Troubleshooting issues with the heat bed
Troubleshooting issues with the extruder
Troubleshooting issues with the hot end
Troubleshooting issues with the x, y, and z axes
Troubleshooting issues with the motor system
Understanding and Editing Firmware
Understanding and Editing Firmware
An Arduino IDE program
Getting Windows to recognize the controller
Getting the Arduino IDE to recognize the Sanguinololu
Setting up the Arduino IDE for your controller
Setting up the firmware in the Arduino IDE
Comparing firmware versions with WinMerge
Editing the firmware with the Arduino IDE
Uploading the firmware to the controller
Taking a Closer Look at G-code
Taking a Closer Look at G-code
Generating G-code
Viewing G-code
Basic G-code commands
Using the command line
Filament Options for RepRap Printers
Filament Options for RepRap Printers
Health considerations
An ABS filament
A PLA filament
A PET filament
A nylon filament
A HIPS filament
A TPE filament
A wood filament
A stone filament
A ceramic filament
A water-soluble PVA filament
Storage of 3D printing filaments
Index
Index

Chapter 2. Optimizing the Printing Process

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Inspecting the model with Meshmixer

  • Plane alignment with Meshmixer

  • Scaling the model with Meshmixer

  • Leveling the model with Meshmixer

  • Removing scanning artifacts with Meshmixer

  • Shaping the model with Meshmixer

  • Optimizing infill with Slic3r

  • Optimizing infill with Skeinforge

  • Printing without fill with Skeinforge

  • Tweaking shells and surface layers with Skeinforge

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