Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology; Process - Flashforge Hunter User Manual

Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a new method of 3D printing. It is also the
method that the Hunter uses. It works by first digitally processing the image signal,
and then projecting the light to the photosensitive resin van to get a solid model
according to the irradiation projection.

1.1 Process

3D printing involves three steps:
1.) Make or download a 3D model
2.) Slice and export the 3D model
3.) Build the 3D model
1.1.1 Make a 3D Model
Currently, there are three ways of creating a 3D model.
·Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD (computer-aided design) software
such as 3DTADA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, and our own software Happy 3D to
design your own 3D model.
·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating a 3D model is to scan an object. 3D
scanners work by digitizing a physical object, collecting its geometric data, and saving
it to a file on your PC. There are also apps that can turn a mobile device into a 3D
scanner.
·From the Cloud The most popular way of obtaining a 3D model is to download it
from websites that allow users to upload 3D models that they designed.
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