This article briefly introduces 3D printing technology, recommends several excellent 3D printers, and explains the basic working principles of 3D printers. For more computer tips and solutions, please visit the MiniTool software website. You can also find some utilities on this website, such as MiniTool data recovery software, MiniTool partition wizard, MiniTool shadow backup, etc.

About 3D Printing

According to Wikipedia's definition, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, refers to the process of building a three-dimensional object based on a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It refers to the process of connecting and curing materials to create three-dimensional objects under computer control, such as plastics, liquids, powder particles, etc.

In the past, 3D printing often refers to the production of functional or aesthetic prototypes (also known as rapid prototypes). By 2019, 3D printing is considered an industrial production technology that is often used to produce complex shapes/geometric structures that cannot be made by hand. Melt deposition modeling (FDM) is the most common 3D printing process in 2020, using continuous filaments of thermoplastic materials.

Best 3D printers

• Prusa i3 MK3S (Best Overall Performance)
• Dremel DigiLab 3D45 3D Printer (Best Choice for Professionals/Businesses)
• Prusa Mini (Best Budget Choice)
• MakerBot Replicator (for product designers/engineers)
• Ultimaker S5 (the best 3D printer for large objects)
• Monoprice Mini Delta V2 3D Printer (Best Choice for Beginners)
• Anycubic Vyper (Best Budget 3D Printer for Large Objects)
• Flashforge Finder 3D Printer (for children)
• Elegoo Mars 2 (MSLA (resin), premium 3D printer under $200)
• Dremel Digilab 3D20 3D Printer
• Comgrow Creality Ender 3 3D Printer
• Monoprice Voxel Wi-Fi 3D Printer
• Comgrow Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer
• Anycubic Photon Mono X 3D Printer
• Monoprice Select Mini V2
• LulzBot Mini 2

The price of 3D printers ranges from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Some cheap 3D printers cost less than $200, while some expensive 3D printers may cost as much as $2,000. You can choose the right printer based on your budget.

How 3D printers work

The process of 3D printing is to use a 3D printer to create a graphic model of the 3D object to be printed. 3D object models are usually designed using CAD (computer-aided design) software (such as TinkerCAD, Fusion360, Sketchup, etc.).

The 3D printer moves accurately under computer control. 3D objects are created by fusing layers of material. It prints a layer, lets it dry, and then prints the next layer on it.

For FDM 3D printers, it uses a gear motor (extruder) to push the plastic filaments through the heating nozzle. The heated nozzle melts the plastic filaments and then deposits the molten plastic onto the build platform.

Summarize

This article briefly introduces 3D printing technology and lists some of the best 3D printers for your reference. If you are looking for more solutions to your computer problems, you can visit the MiniTool News Center.

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