Printing 3D creations through additive construction by melting plastic filament or resins on a print bed.
Printer Types
Plastic Printers (FDM)
Filament is melted and cools from air
Resin Printers (SLA)
UV light cures the resin so it cools
Components
Print Bed
A non-stick bed which allows plastic to rest and cool as the build is created
Filament or Resin
A spool placed as the material to create the build
Extruder
Filament dropper. Can move around the carriage.
Frame
Holds the printer together. Also mounts the carriage so the extruder can move
Slicing
You must use software to turn STL file into a sliced file through software like: