MS-L Introduction to CAD for 3D Printing

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This course explores basic CAD production workflow used to create 3D printable models. During the class you will have the opportunity to learn and practice 2D sketches, dimensioning and 3D tools to model up to 4 basic 3D parts ready for exporting for 3D printing.

NOTE: This is a CAD modeling class and not a 3D Printer Red Tool class.

The course is organized into the following 4 Main Subassemblies:

• Part_01: Single sketch, single extrusion
• Part_02: Single sketch multiple extrusions
• Part_03: Multiple sketches multiple extrusions
• Part_04: Real world object to 3D CAD model

Each section in the course includes:

• Overview
• Modeling
• and Drawing

Requirements:

• PRIOR to the class you must sign up for a free Onshape user account (make sure it is the free account) at https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free.
• You need to bring a laptop to class (Chrome browser preferred)
• and a Basic computer proficiency

After you have your free Onshape account the course content will be shared.

We will meet in the small classroom at the Leesburg location.

New to Makersmiths? Please fill out the Waiver form at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Questions? Contact the instructor Tim Cotter.