There are many things that I enjoy when using this software, including:įast processing time, <30 minutes for many projects It is capable of converting CT, MRI, and 3D ultrasound images into 3D models that are ready for the 3D printer.
#ARM BONES 123D MODELS SOFTWARE#
The software receives regular updates to improve functionality and increase the efficiency and quality of the. The software is available for computers running Windows. For our 3D Printing Program I use the Mimics Innovation Suite made by Materialise. There are several options for clinicians to use when converting a patients. Stand-Alone Abdominal Aorta Model: AABD01000C Upper and Lower Leg Extension Model: AALE01000CĪbdominal Aortic Aneurysm EVAR Model: AAAA01000C Gonadal Vein Embolization Extension Model: VGON01000CĮxtendable Abdominal Aorta Model: AABD02000C
Iliac Vein Stenosis Extension Model: VIVC01E2SC IVC Filter Deployment/Retrieval Model: VIVC01000M When it is printed, the parts will be able to move freely but not be separated.Skeletal tumors, fractures and bony pathology Each piece should be aligned with the sphere inside the toroid structure. This is our completed piece, and the original sphere can be deleted. At this point an identical sphere was generated and combined with the cylinder-toroid structure. The end of the cylinder was "Chamfer"-ed to make the joint a little more smooth-looking, and combined with the toroid structure (Pic 11). The toroid structure was rotated sideways, and a cylinder was generated and placed on the face of the largest toroid. I made a large box to "cut" part of the largest toroid, and then combined the three toroids together as one solid (Pic 8-10). It was at this point in the process that I realized be allowing the largest toroid to be a complete circle, I was limiting the motion of the joint without adding any meaningful stability to it. These were set into position with a small gap in between them and the sphere. Two smaller toroids were generated, and their diameters tweaked so that they could "cup" around the two sides of the sphere (Pic 5-7). I left a little bit of space so that the parts could move freely. A toroid was generated to have roughly the same inner diameter as the sphere's outside diameter. The model is composed of all simple shapes. I originally played around with Tinkercad, which I'm actually more fond of, but 123D Design offers a lot more functionality (if only it would stop crashing on my computer). I created my model of the ball-and-socket system in 123D Design. Link to the *.123dx model: Link to the *.stl model: It has no practical use in its present form, but it is fun to play with! The concept itself could be applied to a range of awesome projects in the future.
#ARM BONES 123D MODELS SERIES#
This Instructable will show how I 3D printed a modular series of ball and socket joints. I didn't end up doing this project until my last day because I was occupied with my main project, but that didn't make it any less exciting. Therefore, it was a goal of mine to 3D print something before I left the Pier.
One thing I found especially exciting about 3D printing is the ability to print movable parts and joints without any assembly required after they are printed. There's a certain thrill about pulling your creation out of the printer for cleaning and seeing it exactly as you had designed it on the computer. I was surprised how exciting it was, because I had never used any 3D design programs or seen a 3D printer in action. During my stay as an Artist in Residence at Instructables I was able to witness firsthand how awesome 3D printing can be.