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Design for 3D Printing

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Design Thinking

Think Print-FirstDesign an L-Bracket

Tolerances and Fit

Understanding TolerancesDesign Mating Parts

Bridging and Edges

Bridging GapsDesign a Bridge StructureChamfers & Fillets

Multi-Part Design

Multi-Part DesignDesign an Assembly

Phone Stand Project

Phone Stand Design BriefProject: Phone Stand
TrackDesign for 3D Printing
Design a Bridge Structure
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Create a Bridged Structure

Design a Bridge Structure

Create a structure with a bridge span under 20mm.

Task

  1. Create two pillars - Boxes standing upright (1×3×1 units each)
  2. Position them apart - About 1.5 units (15mm) gap
  3. Create a top bridge - A box spanning across (3×0.5×1 units)

Bridge Guidelines

  • Keep spans under 20mm when possible
  • Flat bottom surface for the bridge
  • Pillars must be on the build plate (Y = 0)
The bridge will print well because it's short!

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