3D Printing: Designing for FDM with Inventor

Unlock the potential of 3D printing with this comprehensive course, 3D Printing: Designing for FDM with Inventor! Learn how to transform your digital designs into tangible objects by mastering the art of designing for 3D printing.

This course focuses on creating optimized 3D models in Autodesk Inventor specifically for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing. You'll go beyond basic modeling and learn practical techniques to ensure successful prints every time.

Here's what you'll discover:

• 3D Printing Fundamentals: Get a solid grasp of the core principles of 3D printing and the capabilities of Autodesk Inventor.
• Optimal Part Orientation: Understand the importance of part orientation for strength, print time, and surface finish.
• Handling Overhangs: Learn effective strategies to avoid and manage overhangs in your 3D models to prevent print failures.
• Advanced Part Processing: Explore various methods for processing complex parts to make them suitable for 3D printing, including support structures and bridging techniques.
• Design for Manufacturability: Develop a strong understanding of how to design parts with 3D printing in mind, ensuring they are ready for manufacturing on a 3D printer.

This course equips you with the skills to confidently design and prepare parts for FDM 3D printing.

Software Required:

• Autodesk Inventor 2017
• Cura 2.6
• Meshmixer 3.2

Don't let your brilliant ideas remain just digital – start bringing them to life with 3D printing!