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knowledge base
making models
CAD Modelling
Cadventure offers a 3D design modelling service for
architects and designers. As a long-term solution,
we can also provide mentoring alongside your project
team as you work on the project, enabling you to learn
on the job and acquire the necessary skills to produce
future 3D models independently.
Modelling for the ZCorp
printer
The ZCorp technology works by creating a 3D physical
model directly from digital data, layer by layer.
A 3D CAD file is imported into the proprietary system
software. The software slices the file into thin cross-sectional
slices, which are fed to the 3D printer. The 3D printer
creates the model one layer at a time by spreading
a layer of powder and inkjet printing a binder in
the cross-section of the part. The process is repeated
until every layer is printed and the part is complete
and ready for removal.
See ZCorp's "Architecture Design Guide - printing
3D models"
Download PDF - 2.6 MB
File Formats for 3D
printing
There are 2 main formats, STL & VRML, exportable
from most AEC CAD software for 3D printing to the
ZCorp machines. Additionally PLY files produced by
3D scanners can be printed.
VRML - Virtual Reality
Modelling Language
For colour prints - again the design file is meshed
but unlike STL this format holds colour information.
Apply textures and render the model in your rendering
software and export to VRML.
Additional to the kind of issues encountered with
STL files, problems can arise when images are mapped
onto contiguous but not joined parts. Joining parts
into a single entity before export should produce
printable results.
Visualisation
To complement our 3D CAD modelling offering, Cadventure
offers an architectural animation and image visualisation
bureau service for architects and designers. For a
longer-term solution, we are able to work with your
team to mentor individuals on the project to enable
future visualisation work to be carried out in-house.
Our experts are experienced in the latest and most
effective visualisation techniques, such as particle
tracing, ray tracing, and photo montage.
Please call 0870 811 0141 for further details or
enquire online
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