Building Models Using 3D Printing Technology

Jul 30, 2022

Due to the increasing complexity of architectural design, traditional model making can no longer meet the needs of designers. At this stage, 3D printing technology has become an indispensable tool for architectural designers. Using 3D technology, the real 3D model of the existing building can be obtained and based on this, a wider range of extended applications can be developed, such as retrofit design, display, digital archives, restoration, rapid prototyping, etc.


In the past, when making architectural models, designers usually used wood, foam, plaster, aluminum, and other materials to piece together the models. The whole process was cumbersome, which not only greatly reduced the aesthetics and quality, but also affected the presentation effect of the building layout. With the help of 3D printers and 3D printing materials, 3D architectural models can be accurately converted into physical objects of equal scale, and the architect's design concept can be truly presented.


The SLA 3D printer used by JR has provided many cases for the practice of the construction industry, which can restore the creative design elements very accurately in a very short time, and the production cost is much lower than the cost of traditional manual models. Such as sand table models, real estate models, monument restoration models, etc., with a wealth of customized solutions for 3D printing architectural models.

3D Printing Architectural Models

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JR's Advantages in 3D Printing Architectural Models

1. The SLA 3D printer we use has an accuracy of ±0.1mm to achieve accurate proportional scaling, all details are perfectly presented, and the display effect is excellent.


2. The SLA 3D printer we use has the characteristics of fast printing speed, high printing accuracy and surface finish, and high printing success rate. Compared with other 3D printing equipment, it has obvious advantages in efficiency and cost.


3. It can produce samples with extremely complex surfaces and internal shapes at one time. Compared with the high speed, high efficiency, and high detail performance that cannot be achieved by traditional manual or machining, it saves a lot of disassembly and splicing work and saves materials and time. , while the model has certain strength and durability;


4. After the 3D model is printed, by simply removing the support material, the technician can perform surface treatments such as grinding, polishing, painting, and electroplating on the sample to present the necessary appearance and texture.


5. The range of materials that can be used for 3D printing models is also very wide. A variety of high-performance photosensitive resin materials (high temperature, high toughness, high strength, etc.) are available, which can print photosensitive resin and nylon, and even print transparent or metal. Models in different materials.


The advantage of 3D printing technology lies in the rapid and accurate physical reproduction of diverse and complex 3D architectural models in a low-cost form. 3D printing architectural models are widely used, can be used in exhibitions, can be displayed when applying for projects, can be shown to customers in advance to see physical architectural models, can be used as residential real estate models, and so on. With the complex development of architectural design, the limitations of traditional model making have become increasingly prominent. Engineers and designers have accepted the use of 3D printers to print architectural models. As a rapid prototyping technology, 3D printing has become an indispensable tool for architectural designers at home and abroad.


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