3D PRINTER

layer by layer printing

W H Y I S 3 D P R I N T E R I M P O RTA N T ?

• It has the ability to transform consumerism. By empowering people to build their

goods, unprecedented customization and a significant shift in manufacturing power is
possible. The technology is here to stay, and will only become more commonplace as
it continues to be refined.
• It’s useful in many fields such as :
• 1- Innovations in Healthcare.
• 2- Use in Fashion & Design.
• 3- Inventors and DIY.
• 4- Personal Applications.
HOW IT WORKS ?

• The 3D printing process turns a whole object into thousands of tiny little slices, then
makes it from the bottom-up, slice by slice. Those tiny layers stick together to form a
solid object. Each layer can be very complex, meaning 3D printers can create moving
parts like hinges and wheels as part of the same object. You could print a whole bike -
handlebars, saddle, frame, wheels, brakes, pedals and chain - ready assembled,
without using any tools. It’s just a question of leaving gaps in the right places.
3D PRINTER DIAGRAM
3D PRINTER COMPONENTS

• Controller: SKR and RAMPS boards are commonly used, but check out our article on
the best control boards for more options.
• Stepper motors: You’ll need at least four motors for your printer: one for each of the
X- and Y-axes, two for the Z-axis, and at least one motor per extruder.
• Print head (extruder, element, sensor, fan): You can choose either a direct extruder
(motor on the extruder) or Bowden extruder (motor on the frame).
• End stops: The origin (0, 0, 0) or home position is the starting point for print head
movement, and end stops are placed at the zero position of each axis so that the print
head knows when the zero position is reached.
• End stops: The origin (0, 0, 0) or home position is the starting point for print head
movement, and end stops are placed at the zero position of each axis so that the print
head knows when the zero position is reached.
3D PRINTER COMPONENTS

• Power supply: You can calculate what level of power you’ll need for your 3D printer,
but normally the minimal power supply is 12V/20A. Usually 12 and 24 volts are
standard for 3D printers, as 12 V is adequate for printing 1.75-mm PLA filament and
24 V for 3-mm ABS filament. You’ll need to make sure other 3D printer parts,
including your extruder, fan, and bed, are designed for the same voltage
• Printer frame: You can order a standard frame or be creative and design and make a
custom frame yourself.