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3D Designer: Innovative Support-Free Coffee Cup Sleeve / Holder Project Description: I am looking for a creative 3D designer to develop an innovative, highly functional, and visually striking "exoskeleton" sleeve/holder for coffee cups. I am looking for a bold and premium design. The Concept: The 3D printed model is NOT the container for the liquid itself. It is an outer shell (a holder or sleeve) into which a standard disposable paper or plastic coffee cup is inserted. It must look amazing and be comfortable to hold. Strict Technical Requirements: Zero Supports: The geometry MUST be designed to print 100% support-free on an FDM printer. I will not accept designs that require support structures. Print-Ready Slicer Profile: Along with the 3D files, you must provide the exact slicer settings (print profile) to ensure a flawless print. Material Optimization: The design and your recommended print settings (temperature, layer height, wall count, infill) must be optimized specifically for standard PLA printing. Perfect Fit: The internal dimensions must be perfectly toleranced to securely hold standard paper/plastic cups. Deliverables: Source files (STEP or F3D). Print-ready STL files. A document with exact print settings/slicer profile. Application Requirement: Please attach examples of your previous 3D printing designs. In your proposal, briefly explain your strategy for designing complex shapes that require NO supports. Please quote your price for the initial concept and model.
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Hi There i am Vishnu and I am a highly enthusiast 3D artist building projects using Blender and Autodesk Maya. I've been freelancing since a year and I've done several related projects for multiple clients. I am highly adaptable and am consistent across my work.
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As a highly experienced industrial designer with over a decade of CAD, CAM, and CAE software expertise, I'm confident in my ability to meet and exceed your project's demanding specifications. Your PLA-Compatible Coffee Cup Holder not only requires an innovative approach, but also the ability to create complex shapes devoid of any support structures for FDM printing – this is something that I've tackled successfully numerous times. My strategy for designing such intricate models lies in my thorough understanding of the limitations and benefits of different 3D printing techniques. Moreover, my deep knowledge on material optimization for standard PLA printing guarantees that your coffee cup holders will have not only a visually striking appearance, but also the perfect balance of strength and functionality. To further enhance ease-of-use, I'll ensure that the internal dimensions are absolutely precise to hold standard disposable cups securely and comfortably. Lastly, my commitment to client satisfaction makes me an ideal candidate for your project. Your happiness with the final product is paramount to me, so rest assured that I will provide you not just with source files and print-ready STLs, but also comprehensive documentation on exact print settings/slicer profiles that will make your printing process as flawless as possible. Let us collaborate on this coffee cup holder project and create something truly exceptional!
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Hi, I will design the model of Coffee Cup Holder inpired with exoskeleton. I will provide 3D print ready files without any support along with solid 3d model. I'm a mechanical design engineer with 6+ years of experience in product design. You can go through my previous work by this link https://www.freelancer.com/u/svmjha Please respond on chat, we can further discuss the project and start working on it immediately. Regards Shivam Jha
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Hi, I can design a bold, premium-looking support-free coffee cup sleeve optimized specifically for FDM printing in PLA, with a strong focus on printability, ergonomics, and visual impact. My approach would be to create an “exoskeleton” structure using self-supporting angles, controlled bridge lengths, chamfer-based transitions, and carefully oriented geometry so the entire model prints cleanly with absolutely zero supports while still feeling sculptural and high-end. I’ll also engineer the internal tolerances to securely fit standard disposable coffee cups without excessive friction while maintaining comfortable grip zones and thermal separation for handling hot drinks. Deliverables will include editable source files (STEP/F3D), print-ready STL files, and a detailed slicer profile/document covering nozzle temperature, wall count, layer height, infill strategy, print orientation, cooling recommendations, and any PLA-specific tuning required for flawless results. I have experience designing functional 3D printed products and understand the constraints of real-world FDM manufacturing, especially where support-free geometry and clean surface quality are critical to the final product experience.
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I am a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in CAD modeling, product design, and manufacturable design development using SolidWorks. Your PLA-compatible coffee cup project is very interesting, especially because it requires balancing functionality, manufacturability, and the limitations of sustainable materials. I can help you develop a clean, production-ready design optimized for PLA manufacturing or printing while maintaining an attractive and practical appearance. What I can provide: * Precise 3D CAD modeling * Industrial and product-oriented cup design * Consideration of PLA requirements such as wall thickness, tolerances, and draft angles if needed * Ergonomic and stackable design optimization * Manufacturing-ready files (STEP / STL / OBJ or any required format) * Fast communication and iterative revisions I pay close attention to both engineering details and visual quality, so the final result will not only be technically accurate but also professional and marketable in appearance. I would be happy to discuss your requirements, dimensions, and preferred manufacturing method before starting.
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