Digital Modelmaking - Laser Cutting, 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering

Digital manufacturing hs become an intrinsic part of the modelmaking profession, so today's practitioner must be skilled in both traditional hand-making techniques and digital technology. Relevant to a wide variety of creative industries, including film and television, theatre, architecture and product design, Digital Modelmaking offers a comprehensive insight into the manufacturing processes and technologies used within contemporary modelmaking. Each chapter contains an in-depth explanation of each topic, presents examples of how each process is used and includes case studies from professional modelmakers and students. Topics covered include: making models using a laser cutter, 3D printer and CNC milling machinery; generating 3D digital data using a 3D scanner and photogrammetry; two-and three- dimensional drawing software such as CAD; designing models for digital manufacturing; selecting materials based on their suitability for modelmaking; combining traditional hand-making skills with digital manufacturing; painting and finishing models, and finally, moulding and casting using silicone and resin. This invaluable book will be of great interest for students, young professionals and everyone with a passion for design and making.

About the author

Helen Lansdown has worked professionally as a modelmaker and designer for thirty years within product design, architecture, and film and television advertising. She currently works as a lecturer at Hertfordshire University teaching on the Model Design programme.

Product details

• Authors: Helen Lansdown
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781785005855
• ISBN: 978-1-78500-585-5
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 535 g
• Illustrations: 234 colour photographs 32 line artworks, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert, Raster, farbig, Zeichnungen, farbig
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Illustrator, 3D graphics & modelling, COMPUTERS / Design, Graphics & Media / Graphics Tools, 3D graphics and modelling