Hey Everyone,
I volunteer at the Innovation Lab at my local city library focusing on 3D Printing, and I get asked by people all the time if and how they can go from their 2D drawing or logo to a 3D model suitable for 3D Printing.
So I've put together a step by step tutorial which I thought some people here might also find useful. The tutorial uses Inkscape (open source vector graphics editor) to vectorise the drawing and export it as a .svg or .dxf and then imports that into your CAD software. For CAD software I use Alibre Design, however once you have a compatible vector file the process will be similar no matter whether you use Tinkercad or Inventor.
Link: [matthewsmechanicalmarvels.com]
The uses so far have been for keyrings, jewellery design and little brand tokens.
If you find it useful or have any suggestions as to how you go about the process, let me know!
Cheers,
Matt
I volunteer at the Innovation Lab at my local city library focusing on 3D Printing, and I get asked by people all the time if and how they can go from their 2D drawing or logo to a 3D model suitable for 3D Printing.
So I've put together a step by step tutorial which I thought some people here might also find useful. The tutorial uses Inkscape (open source vector graphics editor) to vectorise the drawing and export it as a .svg or .dxf and then imports that into your CAD software. For CAD software I use Alibre Design, however once you have a compatible vector file the process will be similar no matter whether you use Tinkercad or Inventor.
Link: [matthewsmechanicalmarvels.com]
The uses so far have been for keyrings, jewellery design and little brand tokens.
If you find it useful or have any suggestions as to how you go about the process, let me know!
Cheers,
Matt