Final: Fabrication

In my research, I found that although 3d printing is very fast and cheap.  Because of the manufacturing speed, inventory warehousing is not necessary because the products can be made on the spot.  On the other hand, there is a limit of materials and size of parts as well as the danger of people printing dangerous objects.  All in all, for single user products, I do not think 3d printing is worth it because for a small object for someone to print once for themself, it is not really that inexpensive.  For major manufacturing deals though, I think it is worth it.  The 3d printing world will continue to improve, so I think it will be worth it in the future.

After ordering my part, I was informed that it would arrive in over a week.  I expect that my necklace pendant will be smooth and shiny and nicer than anything that I could make by hand.  After seeing my partner's printed object, I do not think that it will be very smooth.

When I was making the part in inventor, I had some technical issues so the j inside the pendant had to be omitted.  I also decided to not include the loop.

When I swapped object information with Sachi, she did a great job fabricating my object.  It is everything that I hope the 3d printed version will be.

When something is made by machine, it is always made the same.  On the other hand, when a human creates the same thing over and over again, it will not be exactly the same.

Working drawings are very helpful in order to communicate the design of an object, but they are not completely necessary.  It is easier to show someone with a picture than to explain with words.

3d animated assemblies might be useful in a design that includes moving parts.  They can be used to better communicate the purpose of the part.  Beyond the design process, an animated model would be a great display option.

My 3-d printed object arrived!  I am very happy with it.  It is exactly how I wanted it.