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Designing a Replacement Part using 3D printing

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LinkedIn Learning
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Languages

English
Certificate

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Sessions

On-Demand

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Overview

Learn how to create replacements parts for household appliances, furniture, and more with Tinkercad and a desktop 3D printer.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
What if I don't have a 3D printer?

1. Measure and Record

Thinking in 3D
Measuring with calipers

2. Design in Tinkercad

Introducing Tinkercad
Working with shapes
Using Shape Generators
Grouping and aligning
Using the workplane
Creating holes
Creating complex shapes
Exporting your design

3. Print and Test

Plating and printing
Design for manufacturability
Critiquing our design
Design rules: Avoid overhangs
Design rules: Planning for thread width

4. Optimize and Rework

Iterating with Cut, Copy, and Paste
Splitting the design into two pieces
Adjust shapes with Ungroup

Conclusion

Brainstorm and next steps

Taught by

Kacie Hultgren

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