3D Printing: An Introduction

Stephanie Torta · Jonathan Torta

Mär 2019 · Stylus Publishing, LLC

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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.

Autoren-Profil

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.

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.