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09 Oct

Which 3D Printer?

3D Printers

3D printers range in price from less than £200 for a hobby printer to perhaps £2000+ for a good quality professional printer. Enclosed. Industrial/ professional printers are most often enclosed, this provides a better level of control over the printing process and higher safety. It’s important to ensure the enclosure has a fume filtration system, alternatively you can purchase a safety cabinet for it. An enclosed machine is safer for a number of reasons: protection…

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13 Apr

Rare wheels saved by 3D printed centre caps!

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If you love cars you probably love wheels. A nice set of wheels can really make a car look well. One thing that spoils the look of a wheel is when the centre cap is missing. The centre cap if the piece that snaps on to the centre of the wheel and usually covers the wheel bolts. When it’s missing it’s really obvious and it spoils the look of the wheel. See the image below.…

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19 Oct

Vacuum Cleaner Attachments!

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A local car valeter needed an attachment for his vacuum cleaner which would allow him to use a tool called the “Fur Eel” to remove pet hair and sand from carpets and seats. The tool and the 3D part which we printed for him is shown below. The customer is delighted with the part that we printed for him! In this case it has a 35mm diameter which means that it slides neatly on to…

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25 Aug

Materials Used for 3D Prints

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Let’s get a quick overview of some of the common materials used to make 3D prints. PLA (polylactic acid). This is one of the most common materials used in 3D printing. Pros: It’s easy to use and produces models which have a nice sheen. Less prone to warping than ABS. Biodegradable. Cons: It has a low melting point and is not as strong as ABS. The filament is inclined to absorb moisture which can cause…

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