3D printing : an introduction

Torta, Stephanie (author.). Torta, Jonathan, (author.).

Summary: This book is designed as an overview to the field of 3D printing. It includes an overview of 3D printing technology in industry, education and the exploding area of do-it-youurself. [From publisher's description].

Record details

ISBN: 9781683922094
ISBN: 1683922093
Physical Description: print
optical disc
xx, 351 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 computer disc (4 3/4 in.)
Publisher: Dulles, Virginia : Mercury Learning and Information, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

A brief overview of 3D printing -- 3D printer use in industry -- 3D printer use and education -- Do-it-yourself 3D printing -- Types of 3D printers -- Printable materials including FDM filament -- Applications and slicing settings -- Getting started -- Setting up to print -- Calibration -- Buying and calibrating your filament -- Challenges -- Refining and finishing the print -- Buying and modifying your printer -- Maker minds.