3D printing or additive printing is the process of creating a 3D object using a Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Yes, it is as simple as it sounds. Let’s understand how 3D printing is done?

3D printing starts with creating a digital design to achieve maximum detailing and precision, to create a customized design to fit your requirements. The digital file then needs to be sliced into layers for the 3D printer to understand and create layers for printing. The 3D printer then works like a traditional inkjet printer, moving its nozzle back and forth printing layer by layer, after the previous layer dries. Various materials can be used such as plastics, composites, or bio-materials, anything that can give shape, size, rigidity, and color to the object.

Are you wondering how long does 3D printing take?

Achieving the right 3D print can take from 15-20 minutes to more than 5 years, which depends on various factors like, 

• Quality: You can estimate your printing time by the quality you are aiming for. Thinner layers take more time to print, but they produce better quality and smoother prints.
• Infill: Infill is the internal structure of a 3D print. The infill pattern will take longer for complex designs. The maximum effect on speed is by infill is for density, the higher the density, the longer the process but higher density also strengthens the object.
• Post-Processing; The setup of a 3D printer is unlike any traditional printer, it involves cleaning, rinsing, and dry printed parts. Smaller parts may clean up in minutes, but bigger and complex parts can take hours.
• Type of 3D Printer: A faster printer is expensive and not affordable for many consumers. You can choose the right 3D printer by understanding your requirements. Check out our range of 3D printers.

All these factors are your answer on how to improve 3D printing quality.

Now, let’s learn how much 3D Printing can cost? There are two ways in which you can estimate the 3D printing cost. First is, you buy a 3D printer for yourself or can hire 3D printing services.

So, what are 3D printing services?

If your work doesn’t involve 3D printing regularly, you can hire 3D printing services that will save you time and the hustle of printing. This service can cost $3 to $1000, all depending on the quality, infill, density, complexity of your object.

But if you require 3D printing regularly, hiring a service can cost you more than an actual 3D printer. All you need to do is analyze your requirements and the frequency on which you need a 3D print. You can check our affordable 3D printers here.

You can be a businessman, educator, homemaker, or science enthusiast who needs a  3D printer.

How can 3D printers be used in businesses?

3D printing is regularly used in industries like automotive, healthcare, dentistry, architecture, consumer goods, manufacturing, aerospace, and any other possible industry you can think of. It is cost-effective, saves time and human resources can be customized, and is environment-friendly too.

But that is not only the limit, 3D printing can be used for everyday life also. Getting a 3D printer for non-commercial use might sound expensive, but do you know you can completely renovate your house with just a single 3D printer. You can create household tools and  home decor items using a 3D printer in your design, it can be used by kids for learning purposes, like creating a science 3D model or just for fun.

3D printing is the future of any industry and is working like magic.

Stay tuned to know more happening things about the 3D printing world.