

3D printers are now more affordable and easy to use












Source: Science Daily

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By marvdmartian on 8/1/2013 9:50:05 AM , Rating: 1
Another thing to keep in mind, especially with some of these, is that the strength of the end product can vary, widely, depending on the position of the item being built. These 3D printers, printing as they do in layers, have more strength in one direction (against the grain) than in the other (with the grain) building anything that requires any amount of strength will require the designer to figure out which way to lay out the design, for the greatest required strength.

You can also build items (with higher end 3D "printers") to be solid or honeycombed inside. This could result in a lower cost, for a lower required strength item.

You also have certain items, like spoon rests, that I wouldn't make with a 3D printer, solely because of the fact that the material is probably not rated to be "food grade" plastic.

And, as pointed out already, how often will you really need to build these items, versus the initial cost involved??

