A 3D printer head has 3 axis to move in order to create the part in space. This guide will show you what they are, how many different systems are out there and how they work. If you’re new to 3D printing, this quick read will help you better understand a 3D printer’s basic mechanism …
Are you interested making a 3D model of your home? In this quick guide, we show you how to make a 3D model of your home and print it with a 3D printer with tons of details. Just follow our steps and you will be amazed what modern day technology can do for you! Capture …
Have you ever thought about printing something with color mixed into the layers? Now various options are available on the market to create colorful 3D Prints. In this guide, we share our experience on how 3D printing in multiple colors works. Yes! it’s doable and here are a couple of things to consider. What’s Multi …
Here are the best STL converters for your 3D models to get 3D printed. This will save you a ton of time doing researching since there are so many options. Let’s check them out: STL Converters To Use Meshconverter It’s online and free! It’s also fast and hassle free. No learning curve Convert your 3D …
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These large-scale 3D printers may not be practical for home use, but there are office-friendly, safe and cost-effective setups you can buy. Yes you can 3D print metal parts at home or apartment if you have enough room for it. For a complete metal 3D printing setup, you need: Printer Debinder Sinstering furnace These metal …
The scale modeling world has changed since the introduction of 3D printing. Anyone with 3D drafting skills can create their own custom part exactly the way they want while saving money if retail products are not available. Resin kit is some of the most popular addon part people buy to significantly increase the model details. …
Finding the right material for your specific 3D printed part requires the balance between several important factors. In this guide, we share with you some fundamental of material properties for choosing the right material for your design. Our goal is to communicate these simple concepts to you without making it a graduate level engineering course. …
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In this brief guide, we will teach you the basics of how to make 3D printed injection molds for your next project. It’s so easy once you get the hang of it. The basic concept of a 3D printed injection mold is to speed up plastic part manufacturing speed in this ~$258 billion dollar global …
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A functional firearm requires many parts that MUST withstand heat and stress. A 3D printer can’t print a firearm 100% from top to bottom including the barrel reliably for long term use or cost effectively. Most attempts made in the past have found cracks after several shots. Besides the political and legal challenges, the process …
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In this quick guide, let’s breakdown the difference between 3D printing VS CNC machining. We will talk about what’s best for prototyping, material strength, ease of use and cost. Differences In Manufacturing Processes The key difference between 3D printing and CNC machining is the following: 3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing (Parts created …
