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3D printers (3D Printers), also known as three-dimensional printers (3DP), are a technology that manufactures three-dimensional objects by adding materials layer by layer based on digital model files. The basic principle is to put data and raw materials into the 3D printer, and the machine manufactures the product layer by layer according to the program. ‌

Principle of 3D Printer

The principle of 3D printing can be summarized as "layered manufacturing, layer by layer". The specific process includes the following steps:

‌Modeling‌: Use computer-aided design (CAD) software or a three-dimensional scanner to create or obtain a three-dimensional model of the object to be printed.

‌Slicing‌: Convert the three-dimensional model into a series of two-dimensional slices, each slice representing a cross-section of the object. This process is usually completed using specialized slicing software.

‌Physical conversion (printing)‌: The printer reads the slice data and prints each slice layer by layer using various technologies and materials. Common printing technologies include fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), etc.

Post-processing: After printing, some post-processing operations may be required, such as removing support structures, grinding, polishing, coloring, etc., to obtain the final product

Functions and applications of 3D printers

The main functions of 3D printers include:

Personalized customized manufacturing: Through digital design and printing equipment, products with different shapes and functions can be directly manufactured to meet the diverse needs of consumers

Complex structure manufacturing: It can print parts with complex structures, reduce manufacturing costs and processing time, and is particularly suitable for the production of complex parts

Rational use of resources: Accurately input materials according to the actual needs of the product, reduce unnecessary waste, and have positive significance for environmental protection and sustainable development

Application areas of 3D printing technology

3D printing technology is widely used in many fields:

Jewelry design: used to make jewelry models and finished products.

‌Footwear design and manufacturing: used to make footwear prototypes and finished products.

‌Industrial design: used to make product prototypes and functional test models.

‌Architectural Design‌: used to make architectural models and components.

‌Engineering Design and Construction‌: used to make engineering models and components.

‌Automotive Design and Manufacturing‌: used to make automotive parts and prototypes.

‌Aerospace‌: used to make aircraft parts and components.

‌Medical Field‌: used to make medical models, prostheses and implants, etc.