Design for 3D Printing¶
This guide provides a variety of resources for designing for additive manufacturing or 3d printing.
Design Process¶
Manufacturing Methods¶
- The different types of 3D printing
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Image) Source: 3D Hubs
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies: An Overview
3D Models¶
Design Guides¶
- The Complete Engineering Guide: 3D Printing by 3D Hubs - This is an outstanding primer on 3D printing.
- Key design considerations for 3D Printing
- i.materialise Design Guide
- Shapeways: Modeling & Design Tips 3D Printing Tutorials
- How to Design Snap Fit Components
- How to Choose the Best Fasteners for 3D Printed Parts
- Adding Screw Threads
- Formlabs Tutorials - Great design references for SLA printing.
- Enclosure design for 3D Printing: A step-by-step guide
- Ultimaker Design guidelines
Printing Process¶
Materials¶
Troubleshooting¶
Post Processing¶
- Ultimate Guide to Finishing 3D Printed Parts
- Post processing for FDM printed parts
- Post processing for SPA printed parts
- How to spray paint 3d models
- XTC-3D Epoxy