Below is a screenshot of my Rhino buildup of the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh, and then below that, a rendering. I would be interested in finding out if something like that could be printed using a 3D printer.
This is awesome Angie. I think a 3D Printer could definitely print this--but it would be important to think about what kind of printing technique would be used: stereolithography (using photopolymer resin), sinterizing (using powders), or fusion deposition modeling (the makerbot uses this technique). From what I've read, it seems like sinterizing (under the general category of granular material binding) would be the best method for this type of complex structure..as a medium of 3D printing allows for overhangs and elastomer (basically rubber) parts and can be further strengthened by wax or impregnating the mix with thermoset polymer. Cool stuff.
It is so great that you mentioned Rhino on your blog, although there are more straightforward and affordable alternatives, it is such an amazing program. I actually learned to use Rhino and Autocad in an elective in high school and I think it was what really exposed me to thinking in 3D. This would be such a cool 3D print and honestly I think if u did a larger screen shot of it, and manipulated a couple versions of it in photoshop, it could make a really cool poster series!!!
This is awesome Angie. I think a 3D Printer could definitely print this--but it would be important to think about what kind of printing technique would be used: stereolithography (using photopolymer resin), sinterizing (using powders), or fusion deposition modeling (the makerbot uses this technique). From what I've read, it seems like sinterizing (under the general category of granular material binding) would be the best method for this type of complex structure..as a medium of 3D printing allows for overhangs and elastomer (basically rubber) parts and can be further strengthened by wax or impregnating the mix with thermoset polymer. Cool stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt is so great that you mentioned Rhino on your blog, although there are more straightforward and affordable alternatives, it is such an amazing program. I actually learned to use Rhino and Autocad in an elective in high school and I think it was what really exposed me to thinking in 3D. This would be such a cool 3D print and honestly I think if u did a larger screen shot of it, and manipulated a couple versions of it in photoshop, it could make a really cool poster series!!!
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