3D Printing An Introduction (True PDF)

+Provides an overview of the technology, applications, and design issues associated with 3D printing technology
+Includes review questions, discussion/essay questions and "Applying What You've Learned" in every chapter
Brief Table Of Contents
1: A Brief Overview of 3D Printing. 2: 3D Printer Use in Industry. 3: 3D Printers and Education. 4: Do-It-Yourself 3D Printing. 5: Types of 3D Printers. 6: Printable Materials Including FDM Filament. 7: Applications and Slicing Settings. 8: Getting Started. 9: Setting Up to Print. 10: Calibration. 11: Buying and Calibrating Your Filament. 12: Challenges. 13: Refining and Finishing the Print. 14: Buying and Modifying Your Printer. 15: Maker Minds. Appendices. Index.
About The Authors
Stephanie Torta is a Senior Media Developer and an accomplished graphic designer, videographer, and photographer with over twenty years' experience including teaching graphic design at Boston University and Emerson College. Jonathan Torta is a lifetime DIY enthusiast constructing various automated devices, computers, Tesla coils, and robots, with over 8 years constructing and modifying a variety of 3D printers to maximize their capabilities.