3D printing is a process that uses computer-aided design, or CAD, to create objects layer by layer. 3D printing is commonly used in manufacturing and automotive industries, where tools and parts are made using 3D printers.

In short, 3D printers use CAD to create 3D objects from a variety of materials, like molten plastic or powders. 3D printers can come in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from equipment that can fit on a desk to large construction models used in the making of 3D-printed houses. 

There are three main types of 3D printers and each uses a slightly different method.

• Stereolithographic, or SLA printers, are equipped with a laser that forms liquid resin into plastic.

• Selective laser sintering, or SLS printers, have a laser that sinters particles of polymer powder into an already solid structure.

• Fused deposition modeling, or FDM printers, are the most common. These printers release thermoplastic filaments that are melted through a hot nozzle to form an object layer by layer.

Most items in my store take around 8hrs to print all the required parts. Some items take over 12hours. Multiple mounts (or parts) can be printed on a single printer at a time (this increases overall print time).

Currently, I have 12 printers in total. 5 Creality Ender 3v2 Neo's, 1 Creality Ender 5 Plus, 1 Creality Ender 3 Max Neo, 2 Bambu Lab A1 Mini's & 3 Bambu Lab P1 Series.

Currently, I use Overture3D.

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Most of my products are printed PLA Pro/Plus from Overture. Overture PLA Professional(Plus) is an advanced PLA filament with similar stiffness as regular PLA and dramatically improved fracture toughness (Charpy Impact Strength 13.4+/-1.2 kJ/m2, 5 times tougher than regular PLA). Optimized printing quality, high purity with low shrinkage and superb layer bonding, meeting your demands for printing projects of functional parts with higher toughness. 

Overture PLA filaments are also the combination of environmental-friendly, user friendly and high cost-effective. Made from natural PLA (Polylactic Acid), they are non-toxic, odorless and degradable.

Beginners to 3D printing often produce poor quality products due to a combination of factors that stem from their limited experience and understanding of the technology. Here are some common reasons why beginners might struggle to achieve high-quality 3D prints:

Lack of Knowledge: 3D printing involves a learning curve. Beginners may not have a clear understanding of the various settings, materials, and techniques required to achieve optimal results.

Inadequate Design Skills: Creating 3D models that are suitable for printing requires knowledge of 3D design software. Beginners might struggle with creating models that are structurally sound and compatible with 3D printing processes.

Incorrect Settings: Successful 3D printing relies on accurate settings such as layer height, print speed, temperature, and infill density. Beginners might use default settings or arbitrary values that do not match the requirements of their chosen material or design.

Choosing Inappropriate Materials: Different 3D printing materials have different properties and requirements. Beginners might not understand material characteristics, leading to poor compatibility between the chosen material and the intended application.

Sacrificing quality for speed: 3d printing takes time! On most low end printers, slower printing is required to achieve high quality results.

To overcome these challenges and improve the quality of their 3D prints, beginners should invest time in learning about their printer, experimenting with different settings, studying 3D design techniques, and developing a good understanding of the materials they are using. Patience, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn from failures are key factors in progressing from poor-quality prints to successful 3D printing projects.

Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament is a recyclable, natural thermoplastic polyester that is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane. The filament is biodegradable under certain conditions with high heat capacity and high mechanical strength. I use high quality Overture brand PLA Professional filament.

Items come individually wrapped for protection. PLA can scratch easily and get dinged up during shipping if not protected.

It's specifically designed to be compatible with various Lego wall mounts available in my store. This multi-compatibility feature enables faster order processing, as I can pre-print brackets that fit multiple styles of mounts! 

The Heavy Duty Mount (HD) is printed in two halves laying down, then glued together in post processing. This makes the print much stronger. The standard Universal Wall Mounts (UWM) are printed standing up, pointing up. More info can be found here.

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