Rhino: Modeling for 3D Printing

Rhino: Modeling for 3D Printing

1h 39mIntermediate2021-01-28

Authors

Olivia Morgan

Olivia Morgan

Owner and Founder of Model Space

Course details

Rhino is a powerful digital modeling tool for architects, engineers, and product designers. The surface modeling freedom Rhino allows can create complex designs that are not always the best for physical fabrication. To prepare a model for 3D printing, you need to create closed clean geometry. In this course, instructor Olivia Morgan covers good modeling techniques from start to finish, for 3D printing projects and other physical fabrication methods. She also offers tips you can use if anything goes wrong during the modeling process. These skills include boolean troubleshooting, repairing holes, and fixing “bad objects.” Finally, Olivia covers how to properly export your model for different 3D printers, using real world examples.

Skills covered

RhinoRobert McNeel & AssociatesProduct and Industrial Design3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

  • Modeling for 3D printing in Rhino
  • What you should know

Solid Surface Modeling

  • What Is a closed model
  • Boolean troubleshooting - Part 1
  • Boolean troubleshooting - Part 2
  • Boolean union techniques
  • Different 3D printing software

Finding and Repairing Holes

  • Show edges
  • Closing holes
  • Closing open edges

Detecting and Fixing 'Bad Objects'

  • What are 'bad objects'
  • Fixing bad objects

Converting Your Model into a Mesh

  • Mesh and NURB models
  • Fine tuning your mesh
  • Repairing a mesh

Exporting with Color

  • Types of multicolor 3D printing
  • Multi-extruder 3D printing
  • Full-color 3D printing

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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