3 MAIN STEPS IN 3D PRINTING
THERE ARE 3 MAIN STEPS IN 3D PRINTING.
1. The first step is the preparation just before printing, when
you design a 3D file of the object you want to print.This 3D file can be
created using CAD software , with a 3D scanner or simply downloaded from an
online marketplace. Once you have checked that your 3D file is ready to be
printed , you can proceed to the second step.
2. The second step is the actual printing process. First, you
need to choose which material will best achieve the specific properties
required for your object. The variety of materials used in 3D printing is very
broad. It includes plastics, ceramics, resins, metals, sand, textiles, bio-materials, glass, food and even lunar dust! Most of these materials also
allow for plenty of finishing options that enable you to achieve the precise
design result you had in mind, and some others, like glass for example, are
still being developed as 3D printing material and are not easily accessible
yet.
3. The third step is the finishing process. This step requires
specific skills and materials. When the object is first printed, often it
cannot be directly used or delivered until it has been sanded, lacquered or
painted to complete it as intended.
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