
Learn how to prepare a Rhino 3D file for rapid prototyping, fix surfaces, close openings, and create step-by-step physical mockups. Access tutorials and the discussion forum to support your learning.
Understand nurbs basics: degree, order, control points, and knots, and distinguish it from mesh modeling. Explore how nurbs support manufacturing, cnc machining, and data exchange with Catia and SolidWorks.
Distinguish single span and multi span curves, analyze curvature graphs, manage knots and control points, and use rebuild curve to balance smoothness and fidelity.
Master Rhino terminologies, including open and closed curves, surfaces, and polysurfaces, and learn to identify gaps, join edges, and prepare closed solids for prototyping.
learn to surface a hair dryer with closed poly surfaces in Rhino 3D for rapid prototyping, using imperial units, circles and curves, and verify curvature continuity for prototyping readiness.
Model a hairdryer handle in Rhino 3D by using control point curves and curvature graphs, then build a curved network surface and blend edges for a polished result.
Explore rapid iteration in Rhino 3D by duplicating layers, adjusting surfaces, and blending transitions to prototype a hairdryer, using techniques like untrimmed surfaces, offset, fillet, and zebra analysis.
Learn to strengthen a hair dryer model in Rhino 3D by adding ribs and bosses, defining thickness, and using holes and boolean unions for prototyping.
Explore the hairdryer case study part 5 in Rhino 3D, detailing grill details, rib construction, holes and pegs, and solid assemblies using arrays, extrusions, and booleans.
Learn Rhino 3D rapid prototyping workflows: add and project text, extrude thickness, apply booleans and fillets, create a trigger button, and export stl for a 17x17 plate with exploded views.
In these video lessons I will show students and professionals the skills needed to prepare clean, manufacturable, and optimized Rhino 3D models to use in full scale physical mock-ups as well as rapid prototyping processes ( 3D printing, CNC milling, laser cutting, and foam modeling). I will teach first off a hair dryer as a starting model, and show how I typically surface it and get it ready for prototyping. As we progress in the lessons I will show you how I import 2 case models using an IGES files, identify and repair corrupted surfaces and make sure you end up with a watertight volume ( also known as a closed polysurface in Rhino 3D ) before sending it off for prototyping. You will also be initiated in learning the basic principles of reverse engineering, how you can import an STL file and fix the imported meshes using the Rhino toolbar. I will also share with you on how I prepare a full scale aircraft cabin model in Rhino and the materials I typically use ( foamboards and plywood ) to build a full scale physical mockup. This course serves as a Level 2, meaning it is intended for intermediate level, however users with basic knowledge of the Rhino environment can benefit from it as well.