3D Printing a Joint Using Rhino

The software I used to create my joint was Rhino7.

3D printer being used is Luzbot Taz.

To begin my project, I started by using curves, followed by using the SubD multi pipe function to create my initial model. Because of the round edges, I went in with the 'Insert Edges' to create a more precise look. I later played around with the various functions by manipulating using the faces and the corner points. I also practiced with the bridging function by deleting faces, and joining it to other objects. The distorted shape was not useful for my project, but it was interesting to play with all the possibilities SubD offers. After creating my initial model, I create a similar one to use to delete the inside of my model, so it is hollow, and I can fit a wooden rod in it. I did this using the Boolean Difference function. I was sure to make the radium of my pipes two mm smaller for the cutting object. I also tried recreating my model using various cylinders and bridging the three pipes. Through this, the measurements of all the sides were not as precise as I wanted them to be.

To prepare printing for my joint, I exported my model in a .stl format. Then, I imported it in CURA software. I executed it using the Laz printer.