Rhino: Modeling for 3D Printing

Learn how to design models in Rhino so that they will print perfectly on a 3D printer.

Introduction

• Modeling for 3D printing in Rhino
• What you should know

1. Solid Surface Modeling

• What Is a closed model?
• Boolean troubleshooting: Part 1
• Boolean troubleshooting: Part 2
• Boolean union techniques
• Different 3D printing software

2. Finding and Repairing Holes

• Show edges
• Closing holes
• Closing open edges

3. Detecting and Fixing "Bad Objects"

• What are "bad objects"?
• Fixing bad objects

4. Converting Your Model into a Mesh

• Mesh and NURB models
• Fine tuning your mesh
• Repairing a mesh

5. Exporting with Color

• Types of multicolor 3D printing
• Multi-extruder 3D printing
• Full-color 3D printing

Conclusion

• Next steps