I have been using a MakerBot Replicator 2 filament 3d printer for over a year. It has run over 500 hours and it is printing better than when I first got it. It took a fair amount of adjusting and tweaking to make that happen. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) based 3D Printers use spo...
In order to print a geometry, it needs to have a volume, so a shape with “missing” surfaces or no volume isn't viable. This would be the equivalent of asking your 3D printer to print one straight line and expecting it to come out in 3D. ...
If you’re aproduct designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom enclosure at some point. This might be a simple container to keep small items organized or afully functional 3D printed prototypeto show stakeholders or test before moving to injection molding. WithCAD sof...
Most people who consume 3D printing content are hobbyists and others looking to make extra cash. If they have their own 3D printer, it’s unlikely to be state of the art—so showcasing how to make cool products at a low cost can be appealing content. You might try product reviews, ...
Once set, it can be sanded smooth or painted; another useful property of ABS is that it's a whiteish-yellow color in its raw form, but pigments (the color chemicals in paint) can be added to make it virtually any color at all. According to the type of printer you're using, you ...
3D Printing Industry spoke to Devin recently to discuss 3D printing and the success of his growing channel. Now I love the speed at which I am able to design and iterate projects by owning a 3D printer. Devin Montes. The 3D printer paid for itself ...
When designing a 3D model that you will print using a desktop 3D printer, you might want to consider building size limitations. Your 3D printer might not even be big enough to produce the prop or action figure you are designing. It would be great if you can split the model into several...
Preparing the 3D Printer Once the model has been sliced and is ready for export, it’s time to make sure the printer is ready to print. There are two major components to this process: loading the PLA filament into the extruder and calibrating the build platform. Loading the filament gives...
Today I’m sharing how to make 3D Printable Art, including the free printable peony designs that you can use to make your own. If you caught yesterday’s post about mycheap and easy DIY printed seasonal pillow coversthen you may have gotten the idea that I’m adding a lot of pastel pi...
Written by the Ultimaker experts who make our printers and test our materials, this free document covers the most important considerations when designing for anFFF printer. By reading this white paper you can: Enjoy design freedom by understanding the benefits and limitations of fused filament fabric...