

Test the design rules (possibilities/limitations) for your 3D printer(s) as a group assignment.This is mostly the case for parts with geometry where you can not get in with a subtractive tool. Other machines and processes are often preferred to use over a 3D printer with reasons like it's stronger, faster, cheaper etc, but to understand the application of 3D printing the general principle is: what you can not make by subtractive processes (cutting/milling etc) you would make with an additive process like 3D printing (building in stages by adding layers). In this weeks lecture Neil explained the strengths and the weaknesses of 3D printing. 3D scanning and printing Week 5 (24 February - 2 march)
