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1. Production of 3D Printed
Architectural Models
A Presentation by: Jerry Ropelato

2. • 3D Printing/3D Design Services
• 13 Production Printers
• Architectural, Prototyping, Entertainment
WhiteClouds
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3. 3D Printed Architectural Models

4. 3D Printed Architectural Models

5. Types of Architectural Models
• Residential
• Commercial/Religious/Retail/Industry/Entertainment
• Topographical
• Landscape
• CityScapes
• Exterior/Interior
• Massing
• Imagination Unlimited
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• Laser Cut Foam
• Foam Boards
• Cardboard
• Balsa Wood
• PolyStyrene
• 3D Printed

6. Residential Homes
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7. Topographical Maps
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8. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Commercial

9. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Commercial

10. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Commercial

11. Entertainment
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12. Entertainment
Art Credits: Advanced Imagination,
Captured Dimensions – BoardCraft, Necro-Virus
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13. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Freeways

14. Swimming Pools
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15. Massing Models
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16. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Municipal

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Municipal

18. Futuristic Cities
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19. Futuristic Cities
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20. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Apartments

21. Removable Sections
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22. Interior Layouts
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23. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Terrain

24. Mediterranean Villa
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25. Mediterranean Villa
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26. Mediterranean Villa
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27. French Chateau
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28. French Chateau
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29. Mediterranean
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30. Mediterranean
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31. French Chateau
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32. French Chateau
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33. Mountain Ranch
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34. Mountain Ranch
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35. French Chateau
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36. French Chateau
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37. Countryside Estate
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38. Countryside Estate
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39. Monochrome vs Color
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40. Monochrome
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41. Does Size Matter?
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42. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Miniatures

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Miniatures

44. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Miniatures

45. Production of 3D Printed Architectural Models I Jerry@WhiteClouds.com
Miniatures

46. Step 1 – File Preparation
Acceptable Sources
BluePrints - Paper
Floorplans – PDF’s
JPEG Images
Artist Sketches
Acceptable File Types
Revit
Sketchup
STL
OBJ
3DS
Home Design Software
Many Others
Machine Specific Control Software
File Manipulation Tools
Manipulation of Content
Addition of Textures, Colors
Fixes-Making Watertight
Proper Scaling – Walls, Columns, Railings
Hollowing
Connectivity Planning for Multiple Build Trays
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47. Step 2 – 3D Printing with Specific Technology/Hardware
Technologies For Architectural Models
FDM – Fused Deposition Modeling In-expensive
SLS – Selective Laser Sintering Flexible
PolyJet – Objet Connex High Detail
MJM – Multi-Jet Modeling – ProJet Miniatures
Full Color Sandstone – Projet (Zcorp) Color
Full Color Plastic – Projet Durable
Paper Based Color – Mcor In-expensive
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48. Step 2 – 3D Printing with Specific Technology/Hardware
Architectural 3D Printing
Equipment Material Build Post
Costs Costs Speed Detail Colors Strength Smoothness Processing
SLS $$$$ $$$ Medium High White Flexible Rough Medium
Polyjet $$$$ $$$$ Slow High Pallettes Strong Smooth Medium
Color Plastic* $$$ $$$ Slow High CMY Stiff Rough Medium
Color Sandstone** $$ $$ Fast Medium CMYK Brittle Rough Complex
*Color Plastic – Projet 4500
**Color Sandstone – Projet 660Pro
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49. Projet 660Pro vs Projet 4500
Projet 660Pro
Powder Jetting with Gypsum
86 Micron Resolution
Brighter Colors
True Black
Less Material/Equip Costs
Faster Print Times (4 Factor)
Reprints common
Projet 4500
Stronger – thinner walls
Longer Dry Times (2-4 hrs)
No Real Black
Static Problems with Plastic
No Infiltration
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50. Projet 660Pro vs Projet 4500
Projet 660Pro Projet 4500
Projet 660Pro
Powder Jetting with Gypsum
86 Micron Resolution
Brighter Colors
True Black
Less Material/Equip Costs
Faster Print Times (3 Factor)
Reprints common
Projet 4500
Stronger – thinner walls
Longer Dry Times (2-4 hrs)
No Real Black
Static Problems with Plastic
No Infiltration
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51. Step 3 - Post Processing
Projet 660Pro Projet 4500
Powder Drying 1-2 Hrs 2-4 Hrs
Powder Removal .25 Hrs .25 Hrs
Infiltration/Curing .25 Hrs
Final Drying 2 Hrs
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52. Step 4 – Customer Ready
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Quality Assurance
Reprints Common
Shipping

53. Advice for 3D Printing Architectural Models
• Understand the Challenges with 3D Printing of Models
• Get the Right Hardware, Software, Personnel, Support, and Backup
• Have Patience
• Understand that You won’t get it right the first time
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54. WhiteClouds
Booth 406
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55. Questions