Rhino for Fabrication & 3D Printing
Prepare Rhino models for CNC, laser cutting, and 3D printing. Learn clean modeling practices, mesh preparation, and export workflows for physical fabrication.
Course Overview
Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Digital Fabrication Fabrication Workflows Additive vs Subtractive Manufacturing File Formats Design for Fabrication Fabrication Constraints Workflow Overview Module 2: Creating Printable Geometry Solid Modeling Principles Watertight Models Mesh Generation Geometry Validation Error Detection Model Repair Module 3: Rhino for 3D Printing STL Export Mesh Optimization Resolution Settings Print Preparation Scaling Techniques Prototype Development Module 4: Fabrication-Oriented Modeling Joinery Concepts Interlocking Components Sheet-Based Fabrication Assembly Design Tolerances & Clearances Manufacturing Logic Module 5: CNC & Laser Cutting Workflows Flattening Geometry Nesting Concepts Toolpath Preparation Vector Exports Fabrication Documentation Production Planning Module 6: Advanced Fabrication Techniques Parametric Fabrication Modular Systems Complex Assemblies Material Optimization Digital Prototyping Fabrication Automation Module 7: Final Capstone Project Fabrication Design Development Model Optimization Production Preparation Documentation Prototype Workflow Project Presentation Capstone Project Develop a fabrication-ready product, furniture component, architectural installation, or 3D printable prototype using Rhino.
Learning Outcomes
Create fabrication-ready Rhino models.
Prepare geometry for 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting.
Optimize models for manufacturing and assembly.
Generate STL and fabrication files correctly.
Apply digital fabrication workflows from design to production.
Prerequisites
Participants should have: -Basic Rhino modeling skills -Understanding of 3D geometry concepts -Interest in digital fabrication and additive manufacturing -Laptop/Desktop with Rhino installed
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