3D printing machines are one of the modern technologies that have gone global. In Indonesia, the use of this machine has been around since 2013. Not only popular, but this machine also has many benefits for life. Have you been familiar with this modern machine?
The Beginning of the Appearance of 3-Dimensional Printing Machines
Even though Indonesia only appeared in 2013, this modern printing machine has actually been around since the 1980s. Based on the idea of Charles Chuck Hull, 3-dimensional printing technology was created. Hull’s creativity was tested when he worked at a furniture company. He feels the process of making small pieces of furniture is too long. Then, he created the 3-dimensional printing machine which he named stereolithography.
Before Hull patented his work in 1986, there were other discoveries related to the 3D printing machine. Dr. Hideo Kodama, who came from Japan, created a prototype tool in 1981. However, due to funding constraints and a long time, the tool did not have a patent. Then, Dr. The Kodama was trying to be redeveloped by the French. Unfortunately, a similar problem, lack of funds, also causes the tool to be out of patent rights.
Over time, 3D printing machines have developed and progressed. The development and progress continued gradually from the late 1980s to the 2000s. In 2004, Adrian Bowyer created a 3D printing machine that made it possible to print most of the components.
So what is the use of a 3D printing machine?
A 3D printing machine is a machine that can print three-dimensional solid objects so that they can be seen and felt. The printing process with a 3D machine is generally divided into three steps as follows.
- Creating models – Creating a model is concerned with the design of the three-dimensional model to be printed. Making 3D object designs can use a variety of software. For example, Tinkercad, Cura, Slic3r, and many more.
- Printing models – After the model creation is complete, the printing process can start. The printing process starts from reading the design and then arranging the layers to combine the layers until objects are formed. The printing process takes time depending on the shape of the object.
- Fine-tune printing – The enhancement stage is the final stage of the printing process. This stage aims to see if there is a difference in size to a difference in color.
This 3D printing machine is especially useful in the fields of creative design, healthcare, and archeology. In the field of creative design, this machine is a tool for architecture, fashion designers, and product designers in realizing designs. In medicine, this machine is used to design models of limbs that can become implants. Meanwhile, in the field of archeology, it can help archaeologists in reconstructing ancient finds that have been damaged.
Those are the ins and outs of a three-dimensional printing machine. You can see 3D machine-printed products at MiniCraft. You can also order it by contacting our customer service. Hurry up and order now.