What is a 3D printer?

A 3D printer is a machine that allows you to create a 3D object layer-by-layer from a computer-created design.

Are 3D printers expensive?

3D printers can range from a couple hundred to a couple thousand dollars. The price is mainly determined by factors such as build size, material compatibility, and the number of extruder heads.

What material does a 3D printer use?

FDM 3D printers use spools of plastic material called filament, with common types including PLA, ABS, and TPU. Resin 3D printers use liquid resins like photopolymer resin for UV curing.

How long does 3D printing take?

3D printing can take from as little as a few minutes to multiple hours, depending on the size and detail of the print. It's recommended to use the software for your 3D printer to get estimated printing times.

What can I make with a 3D printer?

You can make almost anything with a 3D printer as long as you have a 3D design of the object.

Where can I find things to print?

You can find 3D files to print on websites like Thingiverse.com, which hosts a wide variety of designs. Additionally, you can design your own prints using free browser-based apps like TinkerCad.

Where can I buy 3D printer filament?

You can find a range of 3D printer filament for sale online or at local stores specializing in 3D printing supplies.

Do 3D printers come with free software?

Yes, most 3D printers come with free software for slicing and preparing your 3D models for printing.

How do you connect 3D printed parts together?

There are several methods to connect 3D printed parts, including using superglue, creating joints in the prints themselves, using a 3D printing pen, acetone welding, or traditional welding techniques.

How do I smooth 3D prints?

You can smooth most 3D prints by sanding them with sandpaper or using chemical smoothing techniques like acetone vapor smoothing.

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FlashForge was founded in 2011 with the vision to "Create a Joyful 3D Life with You" by providing cost-effective and high-quality 3D printers to everyone. FlashForge has become a well-known name in the world of 3D printing ever since it started to develop open-sourced 3D printers and surpassed other open-sourced brands in quality and affordability.

Tiertime is China's first 3D printer manufacturer. Through innovation and consistent technological advancement, Tiertime strives to deliver additive manufacturing solutions to a wide variety of fields such as science, mechanical engineering, industrial design, low-volume manufacturing, and education.

MakerBot is now a sub-brand of UltiMaker and a global leader in desktop 3D printing, they set the standard in reliability and ease-of-use by providing effective solutions for every stage of the desktop 3D printing process. MakerBot is a trusted leader in helping educators as they not only supply 3D printers but resources for them as well.

UltiMaker have been creating high precision professional grade 3D printers since 2011. Their S Series of 3D printers provide users with the perfect tool to explore new 3D printing applications by combining ease of use with versatility, making it possible for you to pick, click, and print from up to 280 materials to meet a wide range of requirements!

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PrintLab Classroom - 3D Printing Projects & Training

PrintLab Classroom is an online platform that provides 3D printing lesson plans and certified training courses for educators and fully resourced projects for students. The approach taken is to draw inspiration from the innovative uses of 3D printing in industry and bring these through to education. The curriculum is aligned to a range of standards across different subject areas and challenges students to design assistive technology, reusable packaging prototypes, hands-free virus solutions and more.

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