Model orientation: the direction that the material is layered to create your object and how it will impact the final look and feel of your object Though it may seem daunting at first, using 3D printing your designs to test and iterate product concepts trims the design to manufacturing timeline...
There is also an option to make the model lay flat or align the face to the build plate by selecting the icons on the left, as shown below. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) The mirror option below rotation allows you to mirror the object in X, Y, or Z axis, depending on the ...
Written by the Ultimaker experts who make our printers and test our materials, this free document covers the most important considerations when designing for an FFF printer. By reading this white paper you can: Enjoy design freedom by understanding the benefits and limitations of fused filament fabr...
It’s natural for 3D prints made using FDM technology to be produced with some visible layer lines. It’s an inherent result of how FDM printers rely on wide nozzles. But you can set the thickness of the layers to control resolution along the z-axis. However, the nozzle’s size determi...
Step 2 pic shows a 3d printed servo controlled valve for air or water. Details here: https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Make-Serv... Filament 3D printers can be used to make very useful things such as: Printed With PLA, ABS, or Nylon ...
FreeCAD is a free and open-source 3D modeling software ideal for designing and preparing your designs for 3D printing. It uses a parametric approach which enables you to make changes and dimensional accuracy on your designs. In this approach, the history of objects and their relationships to ea...
But if you just want to make objects that are useful around the home, office, shop, or data center, 3D design can be simple and painless. In this edition of DIY-IT's discovery series on 3D printing, we'll look at making our first design in a CAD program and then printing it on ...
Ways to make money from 3D printing Sell 3D-printed products Offer on-demand 3D printing services Create 3D-printing-related content Sell your designs Sell products on Shapeways Dropship 3D printers, parts, and materials Offer 3D printing design consultation Use 3D scanners for reverse engineering Se...
Are 3D printers easy to use? This can depend on a lot of factors, but in general 3D printing is one of the most accessible manufacturing processes available. Compared to injection molding or CNC machining, 3D printers are a much easier way to make parts and models, which is why it works...
want to know what he’s up to this year, you’re going to have stay tuned tohis YouTube account. Focusing and expanding his YouTube channel is his main priority at the moment. As well as adding to his growing army of 3D printers. Check out some of his designs onhis MyMiniFactory ...