[LINK] Amazon now selling 3D printers & supplies

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Amazon's new 3D printing section appears a one-stop shop for used and new 
printers. One must say, their printer-consumables appear expensive though.

Haha so they're keeping up your normal printer-consumables tradition then.


3D Printers & Supplies:

<http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_1183092_1?ie=UTF8&node=6066126011>

(Quote) 3D Printers

3D Printing, also called additive manufacturing, is the process of taking a 
digital model of an object of any geometric shape and creating a three-
dimensional (3D) solid object replica. A 3D printer uses rapid prototyping, 
a pre-production process that allows manufacturers to scale a model using 
computer-aided design (CAD) data, or modeling software. A solid object is 
created using layers of various materials such as liquid, paper, powder, or 
metal that form a series of cross sections. The additive process 
automatically fuses the joined layers to create the object. Using a 3D 
printer filament, commonly supplied in various colors on spools, the 3D 
printer is able to create a smooth extrusion, creating a shape form as the 
material comes through the nozzle.

Commonly used in manufacturing, machining, automotive, construction, 
medical, and architectural industries, 3D printers are applicable to a wide 
variety of fields.Education, engineering, and jewelry-making professionals 
also use additive manufacturing. Manufacturing, in both industrial and 
remote areas, can utilize this technology. For example, if new machinery is 
required, new machined objects can begin to take shape in minutes. Material 
savings can be measured in decreased material waste during the 
manufacturing process.

3D printer reviews can be a source of information to help consumers select 
and buy 3D printer machines. Some of the best 3D printers are Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC)-approved, and many come with design or CAD 
software, handling tools, and printer filament. Some 3D printers are 
supplied with a USB cable and a power supply cable. A 3D printer can come 
with a dual extruder that uses two spools of acrylonitrile butadiene 
styrene (ABS) or other filament type, or a single extruder that uses one 
spool. Temperature parameters may need to be adjusted for optimum extruder 
performance.

Each 3D printer has a specified build volume, layer thickness, and nozzle 
diameter. A 3D printer may also have a multi-directional control pad, and 
LCD character display screen in various sizes. Footprint, including overall 
dimensions, and weight are also considered in 3D printer selection.
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Cheers,
Stephen


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