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Sometimes minor design changes can make a big difference in how well your print will come out. Chapter 7 discusses software options for creating a 3D printable model, and Chapter 3 discusses the software used to create commands for a printer given an STL model. This chapter offers considerations around the design of a part and how to orient it on a printer’s platform for best results. Chapter 9 will discuss some geometries that require special treatment (like tall, thin prints) or have their own slicer software options (prints that are shaped like vases).
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Horvath, J., Cameron, R. (2020). Design Rules for 3D Printing. In: Mastering 3D Printing. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5842-2_8
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