T.REX ARMS is releasing open-source files for tactical gear and firearm components, leveraging advanced 3D scanning technology. This initiative, utilizing industrial equipment like Shining 3D scanners, aims to foster community-driven development and manufacturing of firearm-related items. The process involves creating high-fidelity digital models and technical blueprints, making them publicly accessible on their website.
This video provides an expert-level overview of designing built-in support structures for 3D printed parts, focusing on mechanical components like firearm receivers. The instructor, with extensive experience in designing for 3D printing, details techniques such as controlled bridging, stair-stepping via angled printing, and the design of 'support stubs' and 'support structures'. Key principles include minimizing support needs through optimized overhangs, ensuring easy removal, and designing for reliable printing, particularly for parts intended for mass production.
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