3D Printing.

3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing in which thin layers of plastic are laid in succession to form an object.

First, you'll want to design your model on any 3D modeling software. in this case, Autodesk Inventor.

After modeling your part, save as an STL file. Make sure to convert your file to Millimeters because MakerBot Desktop will put your part out of scale if you don't.

Open MakerBot Desktop then click file, open. select you file and adjust your part for printing.

Change your settings so they will work with the type of plastic you are using (I'm using PLA plastic). Then export your file onto a SD card.

Level the bottom plate and choose you plastic. make sure you use the plastic you set you settings to use.

Load your file and start. Watch your part and make sure it comes out OK.

Break of rafts and supports. Sand down imperfections if needed.

Now use you part however you wish.