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How to FDM Print for Part Sliding Clearance

GrabCAD Tutorials
in Assemblies
13 4 Intermediate
If you are 3D printing parts that have to fit/slide together after printing, you will need to put some sort of clearance between those parts in your CAD system. A good starting place is a clearance 2x the layer height you are going to print at, but you should make a few smaller test prints at different clearances to see if the 2x layer height rule holds for your particular situation and orientation. Have fun and happy printing!
GrabCAD Print sliding clearance printing 3d fdm

Matte or Glossy? Which Finish to Use for Your 3D Prints and When.

Alexa Nahum
in Modeling
9 0 Beginner
Matte or Glossy? That is the question. PolyJet users often ask themselves whether they should print a part with a matte finish or a glossy finish. And not without reason. The type of finish can totally alter the look, feel, color, and even strength and durability of two otherwise identical parts. Each option has its own benefits and implications that need to be considered. In this tutorial we will give an overview of matte and glossy, compare the pros and cons of each, and offer examples that clearly show what each finish type has to contribute. Finally, we will wrap up with a quick breakdown of when to use what.
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Building Mini Morris Cooper

PabloModelkits
in Modeling
7 3 Expert
Insane detail level modeling this Mini Morris Cooper. Leave you comments and questions, I will be happy to answer.
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Junk sail boat | 3d modeling timelapse

PabloModelkits
in Modeling
3 0 Expert
Time lapse 3d modeling of a Junk Sail Boat. Feel free to leave you comments!
Autodesk Maya maya autodesk modeling 3d boat sail junk

Volkswagen Van Type 23 | Time lapse

PabloModelkits
in Modeling
2 0 Expert
Here is a van that reminds to peace the Volkswagen Type 23.
Autodesk Maya lapse time van 23 type volkswagen

KTM (Streetfighter )

I'M A DESIGNER
in Modeling
2 0 Expert
Tuto n°61 - KTM (Streetfighter ) sur Autodesk Maya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vGN83WWMIc
Autodesk Maya

Bristol 450 2L. Time lapse modeling

PabloModelkits
in Modeling
2 0 Expert
Rare care that participate in Le Mans. Team: Bristol Aeroplane Co. Le Mans 24 Hours (June 11 - 12) Drivers: Peter S. Wilson & Jim Mayers
Autodesk Maya maya autodesk modeling mans le 450 car bristol

Stacking Your Parts in Z for FDM

Stratasys
in Assemblies
2 0 Intermediate
Have long thin flat parts you’ve always wanted to print right on top of each other in FDM but the slicer never allowed you to? Learn how to use this exclusive new feature in GrabCAD Print Pro!
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3D Printable Threads in Alibre Atom 3D and Design Professional

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
2 0 Intermediate
In this tutorial you will see how to create fully formed threads for 3D printing in Alibre Atom 3D and Design Professional. If you watch it in YouTube you will also see the cards points to the video that shows the process for Alibre Design Expert.
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Robocon

Nauki .
in Modeling
2 1 Beginner
number-1
Alibre Design

Parametric Arty Glass Model

lawrie
in Modeling
2 1 Beginner
A recent question asked on GrabCad is the inspiration for this quick tutorial. A Grabcad member. His task is tp produce a model of a existing glass tumbler. The basic model consists of two triangular profiles, the base profile separated from the top profile and rotated 180 deg. from the base profile. If you have the original in front of you it is possible to take a few measurements, but a big part of getting the final that you are happy with will probably involve a bit of tweaking to get something that looks right. This concept can be expanded as by building a good robust model, by adjusting values in the function editor, one of the many useful tools available in Alibre Design software, many different versions can be produced with little effort. Alibre Design is great product available for a price well bellow more fancied products like Solid Works and Inventor. For small time use Solid Works and Inventor are too expensive for the possibility of paying there way, which is why there are many pirated copies being used commercially. Alibre Design enables me to own an excellent tool that has paid its way.
Alibre Design

Lobsterback Duct Bends Sheetmetal Method

lawrie
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
This is the method I use to construct lobster back bends with sheet metal tools that I can produce flat patterns from, These flat patterns can then be used to produce files for CNC profile cutting machines. I have come across other ways of doing this using surfaces, thickened and turned into sheet metal parts. The software I am using is Alibre Design. As the version I have is low on surfacing tools I have found this a good way to model lobster back bends, which I have been involved with the design and manufacture for many years.
Alibre Design

Variable Geometry Patterns

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
Two way to create geometry patterns where every instance has a different geometry. And both ways can do it in a parametrically controlled way.
Alibre Design patterns parametrically controlled variable patterns parametric variable pattern
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