3D printer shopping guide: 5 factors you have to consider

When 3D printer enters into my life in the field of food, toys, clothes and houses, I came to imagine what the life will look like in future by the effect of 3D printing. I live in a 3D printed house, wear 3D printed clothes, use 3D printed water cups, and even eat 3D printed food. Imagining things that seem ridiculous, in fact, 3D has become so much closer to our lives that it is actually very much closer to our daily necessities.

【3D printer selection precautions】

3D printing does bring a lot of practical value. As a result, many friends are interested in buying 3D printers.Many people who have just been in contact with this field may take a little time to learn about catch up with. Today, I have compiled the following five, which will enable you to understand some of the 3D printers in the shortest time, and help you to buy 3D printers more rationally.

• Intended use

This one is critical and you should know what your investments can bring you. Figure out what types of things you want to print, and what you want to do with them later. Just as a hobby? Or do you want to use it for business and sell your model? Or do you want to use the education domain? Or industrial? These are questions that you need to ask yourself before you start searching for relevant information.

• Dimension

When it comes to 3D printers, size is a very important one. It's important to know how big a thing you're going to print. At the same time, you should be concerned that the size of this object is suitable for your printing platform. Of course, you can print multiple objects simultaneously in a print task.

When considering the size, you need to look closely at the technical parameters of the machine such as machine size and product size. While choosing a larger 3D printer, you'll need to pay a higher price for it, but beware: don't give up better quality and performance because of the price.

• Extrusion system

3D printing is very important in the process of material melting and layer deposition. Most printers offer single sprinklers, which are great for beginners, and can be used to make simple or intermediate level complex models. But what about more complex models? Or a dual-color, dual-material model? It's time for the dual jet printer to work.

Remember, once you've learned the basics of 3D printing, you'll want to make more complex designs and models. So dual sprinkler head can give you a long-term solution to meet your future more 3D printing requirements.

• Price

Of course, as with other purchases, price is one of the most important considerations. In most cases, the 3D printer is priced according to the performance and quality of the machine itself. Try to think about what the 3-d printer will mean for you, and make an estimate of your price beforehand and then choose the best 3D printer within your acceptable price range. Consumables will be your major expense in the future, so a 3D printer that can be compatible with a wide range of consumables will be the best option.

• Print material

Another key aspect is to remember the printed material you tend to choose. In fact, many manufacturers are making a lot of effort to find printable new materials, but not all 3D printers can support new materials. If you are inclined to use multiple types of materials in your model, you must first ensure that you are looking for a compatible 3D printer. Only then can you complete the print task.

Make a careful selection of all the features above and you will select a suitable 3D printer according to your budget.