Designing a Replacement Part using 3D printing

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Free Online Course: Designing a Replacement Part using 3D printing provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Designing a Replacement Part using 3D printing is taught by Kacie Hultgren.

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