3D Printing
1.
What is 3D printing?
It takes a digital file
(Like a picture) and on the print command it prints the file in 3D. It is very
helpful for artists and designers and its use is increasing rapidly.
2.
How does 3d printing work?
First you have to create a 3d image in the computer using any
type of software (e.g. CAD- Computer Aided Design). Then connect the computer
to a 3d printer and press print. When you press print the printer takes your
image and slices it up into tiny pieces then starts to join it up again from
bottom to top. This sculpts the picture into a 3d model.
3. What is the technology behind 3d printing?
There is hot plastic strands inside the printer and when the
common is given it squirts out hot plastic in the shape if the object by moving
the nozzle around a piece of glass.
4.
Where would you find 3d printing?
One of the most important uses of 3d printing is in the
medical field because surgeons can make models of their patient’s bodies so
they can practice on them. They and also be used in medical colleges in the
same way. Other than this they can be used in art, architecture, jewelry,
fashion and interior design.
6.
Who would use 3d printing?
Surgeons, artists, architects, interior designers, etc..
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