3D printing is not just about artistic creations. 3D printers are helpful tools for producing practical, functional items that can solve everyday problems and draw you into home manufacturing. Table of Contents What can you make with a 3D printer? Custom 3D Printed Card Box Adjustable Smartphone Photography Rig Workshop Fixtures and CNC Workholding Solutions…
Today, CNC machines are a mainstay for manufacturing and production, ensuring precision and efficiency. But how did they emerge and become one of the most fundamental components in production? We will delve deeper into their history, learn about what is CNC system, and also highlight different types of CNC machines. Table of Contents From Numerical…
Failed prints, support structures, prototypes destined for the bin, the colorful “poop” purged during multi-color prints – if you’re involved in 3D printing, you likely have a growing collection of filament waste. It’s a common sight in workshops and labs. This often leads to the question: “Is there a way to recycle 3D printer filament?”…
Easter celebrations have long been a time for families to come together, celebrate spring, and enjoy time-honored traditions. But this year, why settle for store-bought decorations when you can create something truly unique? Imagine a hunt filled with custom-made treasures, crafted with your own hands. Let’s explore how you can make this Easter egg hunt…
As spring approaches, many find themselves inspired to begin new projects and refresh their creative spaces. For those considering an investment in making technology, the Snapmaker Spring Sale offers an opportunity to acquire 3D printing capabilities at reduced prices. Why Buy a 3D Printer This Spring? Home Organization Solutions Spring traditionally brings a focus on…
Filaments are the foundation of FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing. While PLA remains the most popular choice, the world of 3D printing materials is vast and diverse, offering solutions for nearly every printing challenge. This guide will introduce the properties of various FDM 3D printing filaments, from everyday plastics to specialized materials. Table of…
FDM 3D printing is a quite common 3D printing technology that builds objects layer by layer by extruding melted material through a filament. Like any other printer, a 3D printer also experiences wear and tear and breakdown if it’s been in operation for ages. Ensuring its maintenance on time helps extend your printer’s life and…
Do your 3D prints often come out distorted or uneven than intended? You may be experiencing 3D print warping. Warping happens for several reasons and is often frustrating for many people. But why does it happen in the first place, and how to prevent warping 3d printing? This blog sets out to explain this in…
3D printer filament is just like the lifeblood of your creation. The filament comes as a continuous, slender plastic thread neatly wound onto a spool. When selecting filament, you’ll encounter two size specifications: filament diameter and spool dimensions. While filament diameter is a critical factor directly impacting print success, spool dimensions are generally less critical…
In the evolving landscape of manufacturing, choosing the right process is paramount. While injection molding and 3D printing are often presented as competing methods, understanding their fundamental differences reveals that they serve distinct purposes and cater to different scales of creation. This blog post aims to move beyond a simple Injection Molding vs. 3D Printing…
