FLAT TO 3D

Flat sheet is one of the most basic stock forms that materials are sold and supplied in.

Designers and manufacturers can choose from hundreds of different methods of fabricating three-dimensional objects from sheets of material, and each method will have a unique influence over the final form of the product.

Below are six useful categories of methods for transforming flat shapes and patterns into 3D forms.

As you develop your solutions consider experimenting with the methods and materials shown below to generate alternative versions of your products. Think about the effect that the different manufacturing processes will have on all aspects of the project.

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