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Rhino Basics 2 & 3D Print & Support Structures
Why do we need support structures in 3D printing?
It enables the creation of complex designs and ensuring the quality and integrity of the final printed objects.
Can overhangs be avoided?
Orientation the model, Slice and glue, Modify the design
Type of support structure:
Auto generate, tree, self assigned
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Rhino Initials Exercise
Step 1
Using ExtrudeCrv to create 2nd level
Take note :
- box - corner to corner ; height
- rectangular plane - corner to corner
Reflection:
I find the Boolean tools quite interesting. It is kind of like shortcut to do certain shapes.
To be continue ...
3D Printing
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3D Printing process
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3D printing jargons
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Pros & Cons of PLA - PolyLactic Acid
Support Structures Play (YHT)
The letter T needs support structures at its ends as it is hanging at 45 degree. Print time is around 14 minutes with settings of fast - 0.2mm and layer height of 0.2mm.
Support Structures Play (Bridge)
Timelapse of 25mm bridge 3D printing
Printing of 25mm bridge
Printed product with brim
Video of removal of Brim
Comparison of different length of bridge
Experimenting build plate adhesion, infill pattern and support structure
Build Plate Adhesion : Brim
Support Structures Play (IRON MAN)
Normal support structure with placement everywhere
Custom supports and normal support with placement touching buildplate has the fastest build time of 1 hour 32minutes. Personally, i would use normal support with placement touching buildplate as it only has 1 line of support, which ease the removing process. As compared to custom supports, it have 3 line of support.
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What settings to adjust so that removing of support is less painful?
Increasing the Support Z Distance is a great method of making supports easier to remove.