Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Professional 3D Printer
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1. what would you like to do?

This might be your very first question When you decide to go for a professional 3D printer.

 

Ask yourself why your team or department needs a 3D printer and what type of objects you want to print.

 

It's important to start here, as this will be the basis for many other decision factors.

 

Will your prints be basic, with minimal adjustments and low pre-processing or post-processing? Or will you be printing complex objects or using more technical filaments?

 

Knowing the answers to these questions will help you determine whether you need a high-powered printer or a simpler one. It's important to start here, as this will be the basis for many other deciding factors.

 

2. How large will your print size be?

Every coin has two sides, bigger doesn’t always mean better!

 

In general, how big or small do you want to print? This question will help you determine the proper budget for your 3D printer.

 

Compare different build plates on the printer to determine what size is best for your project.

 

For example, being an architect and engineer, you might be buying a 3D printer with a big size to build large models or industrial parts may require a larger printer.

 

Because those big printers that tend to be more expensive and elaborate, as they are capable of producing industrial parts and can better handle difficult materials.

 

If you want to print something small, then you can choose a desktop-level printer to print some simple and small items, which can also save some time and cost.  

 

3. What Kind of Materials Will You Use?

Print materials are one of the most important aspects to consider when making your decision.

 

Materials for dental and medical applications will be very different from those used for rapid prototyping. Both are different from aerospace or food.

 

Most 3D printers print using a process called fused deposition modeling (FDM). FDM consists of individual filament heads made of plastic or metal wire.

 

Each print has a specific color, and the color of the print is the color of the material used.

 

There is also a 3D printer with multiple heads that can print different colors on different areas of the printed object.

 

We offer an exclusive range of 3D printers depending on the specific material and color you want to use.

 

Even though 3D printing technology has been relatively the same for so long, new advances are sure to emerge. the ability of 3D printers to print multiple colors and shades is becoming more and more common.

 

By far the most common 3D printing material is your good old PLA. it is inexpensive, easy to work with and has a wide range of features as many printers will be compatible with PLA. currently, PLA is the second-highest consumer of bioplastics in the world.

 

The cool thing about PLA is that it is made from a renewable resource that is biodegradable and easily produced by fermenting starch from agricultural crops (mainly corn, wheat, or sugar cane).

 

4. Will You Need Support?

There is no shortage of 3D printers on the market, but when choosing a printer, it is important to consider whether you would benefit from a company that offers support.

 

In this case, support can mean many different things. Most professional users will benefit from assistance such as add-ons parts, online support through forums or direct communication, software, or upgrades.

 

If you choose a printer simply because of the lower price but don't have a company that will help you when you need it, you may run into some long-term problems that are difficult to solve.

 

Choosing a 3D printer from a reputable company will give you the support you need because they are invested in ensuring your printing success.

 

5. What kind of application areas are you buying for?

With the development of science and technology, 3D printing technology is becoming more and more advanced so that is noticed by people.

 

The application areas of the printer are Educations, Construction, MEDICINE, ART, and JEWELRY.

 

The type of 3D printer that you need to buy can be classified according to the desired printing area. If you are in the jewelry industry, then an SLA 3D printer would be more suitable for you.

 

If you are engaged in the construction industry, then you need a large size, you can refer to the internal structure, and printing speed to improve efficiency.

 

Using these 5 questions, you are now one step closer to finding the right printer for yourself.