Learn how to 3D print. 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
Thermal runaway is a serious issue that can occur when using an FDM 3D printer. If unaddressed, it can lead to damaged 3D printer components or even fire. Here’s how to recognize thermal runaway, prevent it, and, if needed, fix it.
3D printing began as an idea for accelerating industrial product development through faster prototyping. Even though there were a few patents beforehand, Chuck Hull is typically credited with the invention of the 3D printer via his Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA), patented in 1984. Foundations Despit...
Even when you're taking in millions of dollars a month, $17,000 is no drop in the bucket, and smaller printing companies won't be able to justify the expense of this high-tech equipment. DTG printer ink isn't cheap either. Printing companies can buy this specialized type of ink in ...
There is indeed a thread dedicated to 3D printed astronomy, but it is now 135 pages long, I would need a year to go through that... Your ability to print threads depends a great deal on the type of 3D printer and the materials being used. If you are focused on the find threads fou...
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is suited to applications that need strength alongside flexibility—think Lego bricks. It’s durable, cheap, lightweight, and extrudes through a 3D printhead easily. Because it’s as tough and rigid as it is cheap, ABS has better impact resistance and shock...
What is a credit card imprinter? For starters, if you are younger than 20 years old, chances are pretty good that you have never even seen a credit card imprinting machine. Chances are also high that you probably never will (except maybe at the random antique shop or flea market). A...
Special software “slices” the 3D model into thin horizontal layers that are stacked on top of each other. The model is then converted into a set of instructions that guide the 3D printer on how to create each layer. 3. 3D printing ...
Learn about DTF printing, a cost-effective method for high-quality, durable graphics & labels. Discover the benefits & difference from traditional methods.
Let’s break down the different types of photopolymerization 3D printers: SLA uses a single-point laser to trace a thin line along the surface of the resin, filling in the shape of the cross-sectional layer to be cured. It is highly accurate but can be time-consuming. DLP uses a digital...