It’s awful when things break, especially when it is impossible to obtain a replacement item to fix it. With 3D printing and CAD design capabilities, however, a broken part replacement may be possible.
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3D printing takes printing into a whole new dimension. It’s a way of making real objects from digital designs. Just like how a regular printer puts ink onto paper to make pictures, a 3D printer puts down layers of printed material on top of each other to create physical things. It’s a way of turning your wildest imagination into something you can hold in your hand!
3D printing is amazing because it enables rapid prototyping, which is a fancy way of saying it lets you make stuff really fast! Designs can be printed within minutes, rather than the days or weeks it could take to set up other manufacturing processes. You can make things that are truly unique and personalized exactly the way you want it because of the speed and accessibility of 3D printing.
3D printing can be extremely precise. Our printers provide accuracy within tolerance of a fraction of a millimetre, however consistently achieving these results requires properly calibrated equipment, using high-quality materials, and printing using correct parameters that are acquired through experience and testing. We are dedicated to producing the best results possible, but sometimes there might be tiny imperfections, especially with more advanced materials such as TPU and nylon.
There are many different types of material that can be used in 3D printing. The most common materials we use include thermoplastics like PLA, ABS/ASA, and PETG, however materials with more rubber-elastic like properties such as TPU or stronger and more durable materials like nylon and polycarbonate are all within our printing capabilities. There are even fun variations, such as wood infused, multi-colour transitions, and even glow in the dark filaments.
While 3D printing is awesome, it’s not perfect for every situation.
Due to printing and/or material properties, 3D printed objects might not be as strong or durable as products made with other methods, unless special care is taken during both the design and printing process to mitigate issues and avoid stress in weak areas. Even with proper care taken, it is generally not adviseable to use 3D printed objects to support heavy weight or valuable items, or for young children to play with due to potential choking hazards.
Although 3D printing speeds up the overall production process through rapid prototyping, the actual printing process itself can be a bit slow, especially for larger sized prints or those with fine detail.
While on the topic of the size of prints, print volume, or in other words how large of a print that can be produced, is also another limitation. Our current print volume allows for 256mm³, which is almost 1 foot in each direction. Larger volume can be achieved through printing multiple parts that are fastened together using hardware or joinery techniques.
So, while 3D printing is amazing, it’s important to know it’s not always the best choice for every project.
In order to produce real-life objects, 3D printing uses specific digital file formats that include 3D models, and instructions that tell the printer how to produce the model layer-by-layer. The most common file type is the .STL format, however other formats like .OBJ, .AMF, and .3MF are also used, each with its own advantages and applications. These files are created using CAD or 3D modeling software, where you can design and shape your object however you like.
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