3D printing enables rapid prototyping of design concepts and functional, working models. There are many practical applications for 3D printing in aerospace and automotive engineering to prosthetics and other medical and science uses. What are some practical uses of 3D printing?
Computer controlled motors move the nozzle around to create the shape of your object one layer at a time from the bottom up. The filament comes on a spool and is fed through a heated extruder nozzle. Our 3D printers use PLA (short for Polylactic Acid) Filament, which is a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer made from plant starch. How does it work?ģD Printing is also known as additive manufacturing because the physical model is built up one layer at a time. The process teaches accuracy, three-dimensional thinking, and working within the design constraints of the 3D printer. Putting it simply, you draft an idea beginning with a sketch and finish with a 3D physical object. With a 3D printer, library patrons can create 3D models by using computer software to build an exact replica of that model in plastic.
To schedule a 3D printing appointment at your local branch, call or visit to see what services are currently being offered.ģD printing is the process of making a physical object from a digital model.
Sonoma County Library is developing a program to make 3D Printers and classes part of our commitment to providing our residents with access to a variety of technologies in order to acquire new skills, explore new possibilities, and make informed consumer decisions with technology.
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