How to Use SelfCAD to Create a Simple 3D Printable Funnel
3D printing has changed how people make things. In the past, making a new item needed big machines, special molds, or help from a factory. But now, with a 3D printer, anyone can design and make their own items quickly and at a low cost. One great thing about 3D printing is that you can make items that fit your exact needs. It could be a kitchen tool, a part to fix something broken, or a model for school. You can design it your way. This is really useful when you need something that isn’t sold in stores or has to be a special size or shape.
With SelfCAD, making your own custom objects is much easier. You don’t have to be an expert, just a bit of creativity and simple design skills can help you a lot. In this guide, you’ll learn step by step how to design a simple funnel in SelfCAD that you can 3D print and use. Check out the interactive tutorial to learn how it works. In summary, start by launching SelfCAD and open the workspace:
Select the Shape Generators from the Generators:
Set the parameters as follows:
Click Add Segment and set the Radius to 125. Tick the check mark to finalize the shape:
Select the Add Thickness tool from the Modify category:
Set the thickness to 2 and the Mirrored Thickness to true. Then tick the check mark to finalize adding thickness:
Select the Cylinder from the 3D Shapes, and set the parameters as follows:
Tick the check mark to finalize the shape. Select the Bend Tool from the Deform category. Set X to -175 and click “X” to close the bend panel:
Click the Rotation tool and set Z to 240. Click Move Tool and set Z to -78 and Y to 94:
Then click “X” to close the transformation panel. Select the two objects and on the toolbar select Stitch and Scoop and choose Union:
Select the Color Picker and choose the Grey color:
The funnel is finally ready. This project is just one example of how 3D design can be used to make real, useful objects. With tools like SelfCAD, you can turn your ideas into something you can hold in your hand. We encourage you to experiment with different sizes or add creative features to your funnel. After 3D modeling, you can use the in-built online slicer of SelfCAD to slice the file and generate the G-code to send to your 3D printer. The video below shows how to slice files in SelfCAD.
Enjoy powerful modeling, rendering, and 3D printing tools without the steep learning curve.
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