Getting Started with 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

Book Description

The book is written in a casual, conversational style. It is easily accessible to those who have no prior knowledge in 3D printing, yet the book’s message is solidly practical, technically accurate, and consumer-relevant. The chapters include contemporary, real-life learning exercises and insights for how to buy, use and maintain 3D printers. It also covers free 3D modeling software, as well as 3D printing services for those who don’t want to immediately invest in the purchase of a 3D printer. Particular focus is placed on free and paid resources, the various choices available in 3D printing, and tutorials and troubleshooting guides.

Table of Contents

PART I: APPLICATIONS OF 3D PRINTING
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: 3D PRINTING AND THE MAKER MOVEMENT
CHAPTER 3: HOW 3D PRINTING IS BEING USEDTODAY

PART II: HARDWARE AND PRINTING CHOICES
CHAPTER 4: UNDERSTANDING FDM PRINTERS
CHAPTER 5: TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN FDM PRINTING AND VISUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING RESIN PRINTERS
CHAPTER 7: OUTSOURCING VERSUS BUYING YOUR OWN 3DPRINTER
CHAPTER 8: OVERVIEW OF THE 3D PRINTING WORKFLOW

PART III: DIY TUTORIALS & CAD TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 10: GETTING STARTED WITH TINKERCAD
CHAPTER 11: GETTING STARTED WITH MESHMIXER
CHAPTER 12: GETTING STARTED WITH FUSION 360
CHAPTER 13: GETTING AND FIXING 3D MODELS

PART IV: FROM IDEA -TO 3D PRINT – TO PRODUCT
CHAPTER 14: HOW TO START OR ENHANCE A BUSINESS WITH 3D PRINTING
CHAPTER 15: HOW TO MAKE A PROTOTYPE USING 3D PRINTING AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF MANUFACTURING METHODS
CHAPTER 16: HOW 3D PRINTING WILL CHANGE YOUR (AND EVERYONE ELSE’S) LIFE

中文：

书名：Getting Started with 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

这本书是以一种随意、对话的风格写的。对于那些对3D打印没有先验知识的人来说，这本书很容易读懂，但这本书传达的信息非常实用，技术上准确，而且与消费者相关。这些章节包括当代的、现实生活中的学习练习，以及如何购买、使用和维护3D打印机的见解。它还包括免费的3D建模软件，以及为那些不想立即投资购买3D打印机的人提供的3D打印服务。重点放在免费和付费资源、3D打印中提供的各种选择以及教程和故障排除指南上。

Table of Contents

PART I: APPLICATIONS OF 3D PRINTING
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
第二章：3D打印和制造者运动
第三章：3D打印是如何被使用的

PART II: HARDWARE AND PRINTING CHOICES
CHAPTER 4: UNDERSTANDING FDM PRINTERS
第5章：fdm打印成功的提示和可视化故障排除指南
CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING RESIN PRINTERS
第7章：外包与购买自己的3DPRINTER
第8章：3D打印工作流概述

第三部分：DIY教程和CAD故障排除
第10章：Tinkercad入门
第11章：MeshMixer入门
第12章：Fusion 360入门
第13章：获取和修复3D模型

第四部分：从创意到3D打印再到产品
第14章：如何启动或增强3D打印业务
第15章：如何使用3D打印和不同类型的制造方法制作原型
第16章：3D打印将如何改变你(和其他每个人)的生活