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From: Structural analysis of customized 3D printed plate for pelvic bone by comparison with conventional plate based on bending process

Figure 3

Modelling tool screen during the custom plate design process; (1) Arrangement of Bone Model: Arrangement of the 3D bone model in the 3D modeling tool to design work, (2) Generation of Primitive Model: Generation of the primitive structure which will be a plate frame in the 3D modeling tool, (3) Bending Process: The graphically bending for primitive structure to mold the external shape in the 3D modeling tool, (4) Twisting the Model: The graphically twisting for primitive structure to mold the external shape in the 3D modeling tool, (5) Sculpture for Model: Smoothing process for the surface of the plate frame, (6) Arrangement of Screw Patches: The process of the making hole for screw using the Boolean function and the dedicated patches, (7) Subtract Boolean: The subtract Boolean between the screw patches and plate frame, and between the plate frame and 3D bone model, (8) Arrangement of Frame Shaper: the location of frame shaper which can mold the specific external shape of the plate, (9) Subtract Boolean: The subtract Boolean between the frame shaper and plate frame.

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