Encore: 3D Printed Augmentation of Everyday Objects with Printed-Over, Affixed and ...
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A tool named Encore generates connectors, support jigs and printer commands to add attachments to existing objects using three concrete methods print-over, print-to-affix and print-through it visualizes viability, durability and usability as heat maps, runs physics simulation to avoid nozzle collisions, and outputs printable models and assembly steps Validation uses a slicer on the Utah teapot to show time and material savings versus full reprints and a pull-to-failure test showing print-over is weaker than monolithic prints while print-to-affix can gain strength on curved surfaces
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