3D Printing
3D printing allows you to turn a digital model into a solid object. The model goes trough a “slicing” software which divides it into layers. The 3D printer uses the information and starts building the object layer by layer from the ground. Three-dimensional printing is an additive process. A process in which all of the material is used to create the desired shape - Additive Manufacturing.
We use PLA
The most common 3D printing material is PLA or polylactic acid. It is made from renewable resources such as corn starch, tapioca roots, or sugarcane etc. As a material it is unsuitable for high temperature applications. PLA is more brittle than other more high performing plastics but the ease of use makes it perfect for prototyping and bespoke projects. 3D printing is an amazing technology that allows for low-cost prototyping and large model creation. Complex designs with intricate details, functional prototypes and/or end products are now available to anyone.
About 3D printing
Glue-able / Recycleable / Biocompatible / Biodegradable
Because of it’s nature the 3D printing process creates visible layer lines in the finished model. We use a 0.4 mm diameter nozzle, 1.75 mm diameter filament, 0.2 mm layer height (If needed even lower - down to 0.1 mm layer height) and 10% infill. Each project has different specification so those settings will vary according to your requirements. Support structures are generated for overhangs, which are manually removed after printing. The stepping and support structures create a coarse and sometimes rough surface. It is a great way to prototype and perfect your final design.