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=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

This is a page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]  

This is a page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling], with the intent of printing the model on a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Category:CNC#3D_Printing 3D printer] - '''not''' for CNC fabrication.

In order to make things from either 3D printers (or CNC routers/mills that have 3 or more degrees of movement), you need a 3D model.

In order to make things from either 3D printers (or CNC routers/mills that have 3 or more degrees of movement), you need a 3D model.

While your first experience with one of these machines may use an existing test model or one you've downloaded from a site like Thingiverse, eventually you may want to create things of your own.

While your first experience with one of these machines may use an existing test model or one you've downloaded from a site like Thingiverse, eventually you may want to create things of your own.

The general workflow for 3D modeling and printing is: first, model the part, second, turn it into instructions suitable for the machine you're using to make the part, then third, feed the instructions to the machine and fabricate the part.

The general workflow for 3D modeling and printing is:  

1. Model the part

 

2. Turn the model into instructions suitable for the machine (printer) to print it.

 

3. Send the instructions to the machine and fabricate the part.

This page will only deal with the first step; how to model a part, and it will not cover how to use specific software.

This page will only deal with the first step; how to model a part, and it will not cover how to use specific software.

=== Machine Requirements ===

=== Machine Requirements ===