3d model
having quality 3d model is fundamentally empowering. production and reproduction become easy, and various automated manufacturing methods become available once you have a 3d model. 1 3d model can be used to produce 1 object or infinite quantity.
having a 3d model makes product permutations easier. in today's fast changing times, modifications may be needed to suit changing tastes or evolving functional performance.
crucially, the 3d model has to fulfill important quality criteria. it needs to be easily modifiable to suit relevant manufacturing parameters and product modification. the 3d model also needs to be "watertight" so that it can be correctly manufactured.
for some, the 3d model needs to incorporate tight tolerances and fits. for others still, surface quality (contours, blends) may be of utmost importance.
3d model types:
- cad (computer-aided design)
- mesh
texture:
- yes
- no
photogrammetry:
- yes
- no
reference:
- drawing
- image
- physical object
- existing 3d model for repair / modification
purpose:
- 3d print
- laser cut
- cnc machine / lathe
- static visualization
- interactive 3d visualization
- animation
output constraints:
- scale
- file format
- file size
- max. point / polygon count
precision: up to 0.01mm