Best 3D Printers of 2023! A Guide for Beginners, Budgets, & More!
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~Low Budget~

 

~Medium Budget~

 

~High Budget~

 

~Experienced User~

FDM vs Resin 3D Printing – Which is Better?
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https://www.miniwargaming.com/content/matthews-3d-printing-recommendations

 

<strong>NOTE: Resin printing is known to suffer from bending or warping, so it is not suggested for structural or modular pieces</strong>

 

FDM: Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer

 

 

 

Resin 3D printing beginners step by step guide
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Supplies You Will Need

  • A Respirator (for Resin printing)
  • A Backup Power Supply (great for when the power goes out)
  • Nitrile Gloves (Latex gloves will NOT be good enough)
  • IPA Alcohol (99.9%) – For cleaning resin
  • Many many paper towels

NOTE: Resin printing is known to suffer from bending or warping, so it is not suggested for structural or modular pieces

Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra Review – ACF Resin 3D printer
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NOTE: You can use Anycubic water washable 8k resin with this printer.

 

What is ACF film (Advanced Composite Film) for resin printing?

The ACF Film features a bottom, frosted layer film that creates a softer and less suction force during printing. This remarkable attribute significantly enhances the success rate when printing challenging resins with high viscosity, ensuring exceptional results.

 

https://www.elegoo.com/en-ca/products/elegoo-saturn-3-ultra-resin-3d-printer-12k

 

 

 

Washing and curing

Most common ways to smooth 3D prints
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https://www.xometry.com/resources/3d-printing/smooth-3d-prints/

 

  1. Using Paint and Sanding Material for PLA filaments
  2. Using Abrasive Smoothing Methods
  3. Using XTC-3D epoxy resin
  4. Using 3D Gloop
  5. Using PolyMaker PolySmooth PVB Filament
  6. Using Chemical Smoothing like Resin, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone for ABS filaments or Isopropyl Alcohol for PVB filaments
  7. Using Heat Gun
  8. Using hardware like Polymaker Polysher
  9. Automotive Spray Putty for PLA

 

Note: Some methods apply to only a few types of 3D print technologies

Elegoo Water Washable Resin Review – Elegoo Mars
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Other Supplies You Will Need

  • A Respirator (for Resin printing)
  • A Backup Power Supply (great for when the power goes out)
  • Nitrile Gloves (Latex gloves will NOT be good enough)
  • IPA Alcohol (99.9%) – For cleaning resin
  • Many many paper towels

 

Creality K1 Max Review – Large High Speed 3D Printer
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  • 300mm x 300mm x 300mm Build Volume
  • Compatible Printing Materials Up to 300°C
  • Quality of Life Features Like Hands-Free Auto Bed Leveling
  • High-Speed CoreXY with 20000 mm/s² Acceleration
  • Sturdy Unibody Die-cast Frame
  • Assembled & Calibrated Out of the Box
  • Max Print Speed: 600mm/s
  • Average Print Speed: 300mm/s
  • Print Acceleration: 20,000mm/s2
  • 32mm³/s Max Flow Hotend
  • G-sensor compensates for ringing
  • Unibody die-cast frame adds stability
  • Reduced Z-banding with upgraded Z-axis
  • 0.6mm and 0.8mm sizes (compatible)
  • Nozzle Diameter 0.4mm (included)
  • Material Types: PLA, ABS, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ABS, ASA, PC,
    PLA-CF*, PA-CF*, PET-CF*
Stratasys J55 – full color 3D Printer
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Margaret Dost’s Archer Elf in full color using the Stratasys J55 at Fonco Studios
Water-soluble support material with no sanding and no paint.

 

 

 

 

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