3D Printing For Dummies

We asked what the most Common questions were regarding peoples 3D Printers In The 3D Printing Group on FB. Here is some of The Questions and their Answers. Lets build this list together. Add on Questions in the commentary section and we will update this list biweekly.

Can you print a Gun?

Yes, You can But you need more then just the plastics. you need springs and many other things to be able to use it.

I have a picture of a toy i had as a kid. Can you print it in 3D?

Yes, But I need to make a new model first in Cad 2D to 3D is not done fast. See Here

Is the plastic foodsafe?

Well, both Yes and No Depends on what you mean and which plastic i would be using. If you meant can it hold liquids then in most cases no, because you need to do some post layer building on it to hold the liquids in. If you meant toxicity then it depends on the plastics you use, The filament rolls usually state if it is foodsafe or not. So Yes you can get foodsafe parts done. PLA Plastic (Filament rolls for your printer) is infact made by foodstarch.

Can you print in multiple colors on your 3D Printer?

Yes, If you have multiple nozzles on it. Normally you can print 2-4 colors at max on multi machines, but there is machines that prints in all the rainbows colors Like the one from Mimaki

Can I get a printer for under 300 USD?

Yes, you can, but remember that you need to fiddle with it more to always get nice prints. Look at this link for 3D Printers for 300 Usd

Will you print me this lucrative, endlessly time consuming, batch job for free with your own filament for my band?

Yes but while its printing could you help me for free building in my house?

How does a 3D Printer Work?

Well, there are different types of 3D Printers. FDM and SLA is two of the most common types of 3D printers. See this link to know more

Can you print in Metal?

Yes, There are many companies that build metal printing 3d printers. One of them Is HP but Metal 3D Printers is nothing people normally have at home seeing as the cost would be that of a new car and up.

Can you print in multiple colors at once?

Yes, If you have multiple nozzles on it. Normally you can print 2-4 colors at max on multi machines, but there is machines that prints in all the rainbows colors Like the one from Mimaki

How long does a 3D Print take?

Depends completely on infill and the capabilities of your 3d printer.

Normal speed for a 3d printer is 50mm/sec layng down a line and that line can vary from 0.05-1.00 normally meaning that a 0.05 would then take 20 times longer to get a layer.

Can you make money on that thing?

in 2016 3D Printing units (up to 5000usd/pc)surpassed 5.1 Billion USD and many of us are making our money on 3D hubs and by selling to companies that wants prototypes done or actual products.

Having fun with your 3D Printer?

Yes, and you come second….

Can you 3D Print a Dildo?

Yes, Is it for you or your wife? Political 3D Printing (NSFW)

Can I get A 3D Printer for under 300USD

I understand that you are being sarcastic seeing as there is no question mark…. But Yes, you can, remember that you need to fiddle with it more to always get nice prints. Look at this link for 3D Printers for 300 Usd

Can it print food?

There is Printers that can 3D Print food See Here

Where do you get things to 3D Print?

We get it from Thingiverse or other places that collectes STL´s, See Here