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Guide to Accurate 3D printed Custom Miniatures

Miniatures are small scale replicas or models of something else. Sometimes these are toys, props, demonstrational pieces, or collectibles. Due to their tiny size and precise details, minis may be complicated to handcraft, especially in a larger quantity. 3D printing, on the other hand, provides a way to manufacture miniatures with decent quality and production time. But in order to make it work for your needs, there are a few facts to consider in regards to 3D printing small figurines and minis.

  • 3D Printing Technologies comparison
  • Materials Rundown
  • Post-Processing for printed Minis
  • Quick design tips for each Printing tech
  • Why should I choose to 3D print miniatures?
  • How to order 3D printing of miniatures

Different types of miniatures

There are several areas, where small scale replicas and models are used, each sphere with its intricacies respectively. Here is a quick rundown of the small size figurines we are touching upon:

  • Tabletop wargaming minis
  • Action figures
  • Model figures
  • Scale models
  • Diorama pieces
  • Landscape models
  • Rail transport models
  • Dollhouse props
  • Educational models

Though all miniatures have much in common, they differ not only in size but also in the functionality of pieces as well as accuracy and stiffness requirements. As a result, certain production methods and 3D printing materials will suit each type of piece better.

Miniatures and figurines can potentially be 3D printed using any available method. However, depending on the application and requirements, some techs are more suitable than others.

3D printing of custom miniatures using different technologies
TechnologyMaterial typeAffordable Detail Quality Stiffness Color
FDM/FFFPlastic5/52/54/5Usually monochrome
[Resin] SLAResin3/55/53.5/5Monochrome
[Resin] DLPResin3/54.5/53.5/5Monochrome
[Resin] DUPResin4/54/53.5/5Monochrome
[Resin] MJ/PolyjetResin2/55/54/5Full-Color
SLSNylon Powder3/54/54/5Monochrome
CJPSandstone2/53/52/5Full-Color

 

3D Print your Miniature

 

FDM/FFF

One of the most affordable methods works by heating up plastic strings and using it to form a piece layer by layer. The big downside of the technology is that it leaves some layer lines as well as marks under overhanging parts. In order to print minis with FDM, it is usually required to have a separate, thinner nozzle, and slower printing time to ensure better details. Fused deposition modeling, though, can work fine for bigger scale models, some educational models, and rail transport models of larger size.

Figurine 3D printed on FDM machine by OKSharPei 3D

VAT polymerization/Resin printing

Resin 3D printing is a family of technologies that cures liquid photopolymers layer by layer by laser, LEDs, or projectors. These methods suit miniatures really well as they allow preserving intricate details while keeping a smooth surface. However, you should take into consideration that some resins or technologies suit it better. For example, laser-based machines commonly help avoid voxelization of a piece. And for high-detailed minis, special HD resins are recommended. Overall, SLA miniatures are suggested for tabletop wargaming that doesn't require functioning parts.

3D print by Brandon's 3D Printing

MJ/Polyjet

This set of 3D printing technologies works with UV-activated resins. But contrary to vat polymerization methods, it works with droplets of resins, which allows mixing them to get different colors and properties. These advantages make MJ a good method for educational and demonstration models.

3D print by AllgaeuTec

Laser Sintering

Powder sintering is usually a professional manufacturing method that relies on sintering nylon-based powders. It is capable of making sturdy and accurate minis free of layer lines. Aside from costly production, laser sintering has some limits to its precision, but overall allows a great quality of figurines. If preceding through sintering, it is a good idea to order a small batch rather than a single piece to save some money as nesting (printing a batch) is usually more cost-efficient. This method should suit action figurines, props, and landscape models.

3D printed chess set from a personal portfolio of Rapid 3D Parts

Color Jet Printing

CJP technology uses sandstone powder and a binding agent that fuses grains together layer by layer. In the process, inks add color to a part. Through combining several primary colors, these machines commonly deliver a wide range of shades. End results are full-colored, they have a medium quality of details. Compared to other methods, CJP provides more brittle minis. Consider choosing Color Jet Printing for colored landscape models, model figurines that won't be actively used or memorabilia pieces.

3D print by Make it 3D Manufacturing Center

Within each 3D printing technology, there are always several material options. Choosing a suitable one for your mini makes or breaks the results.

FDM Plastic

PLA is one of the most common and user-friendly plastics out there. There are many interesting options available as well as colors. It is one of the best filaments in terms of details, and medium choice in regards to stiffness and temperature resistance. With right post-processing and coating, PLA will be serving you decently.

Other FDM options include ABS, PETG, Wood-filled plastics, and many more. However, these are usually the types of plastic printed with higher temperatures, which raises chances of failures and artifacts such as echoing and warping.

Generic resin

All-purpose resin is a standard photopolymer used. It is easy to find, and it produces fine results in terms of detailing. It is a bit brittle in thinner areas and prone to warping in unsupported small overhangs.

High-detail resins

With a bit different formulation, these resins allow getting more details to come out. Even when a machine’s resolution allows it to go to 25-50 microns precision, other resins may not support that tolerance. HD resins, on the other hand, are designed to allow 3D printing such fine elements.

SLS Nylon

PA 12 is a pretty standard material used in Laser sintering. It combines good detail transition and technical parameters. Other grades of nylon are okay to use for minis, too. Such materials are pa 6, pa 6/69, and more. For miniature printing, composites or flexibles would be a bad choice, so sticking to usual polyamide is the best you can do.

Sandstone

Sandstone is one of the primary materials used in CJP along with powders like gypsum or nylons.

Polyjet polymers

MJ processes use UV-activated polymers close to the resins in SLA and DLP printers. However, these machines are able to combine and blend together different grades of their own polymers to get complex results. Some common materials include Rigid opaque resins and Clear ones, Vero, Agilus, Tango, and more. They can either provide a glossy-looking smooth surface finish or matte texture.

All 3D printed miniatures require post-processing and finishing touches, though some may need less work than others. Key steps for all printed figurines are likely to include:

  • Supports removal
  • Sanding
  • Smoothing or Polishing
  • Sealing

For 3D printing processes except for powder-based ones (SLS, CJP), a miniature will probably require cleaning the surface from supporting structures. This process is usually easy but requires accuracy and patience when it comes to small pieces. The main goal is to ensure intricate details will not be damaged. Many 3D printing services offer support removal but can charge an additional fee for smaller models or large quantities since it is a time-consuming task.

Supporting structures can be removed at home as well without much special skills or tools required.

Check out custom tabletop miniatures:

Another step to getting a good-looking miniature is to ensure you have a proper 3D design. Certain metrics and clearance must be included in a model with technology in mind. Thus, it is a good idea to settle on a printing method before making or optimizing a file. Here are some general tolerance guidelines for the mentioned technologies.

FDM

  • Try to reduce the number of overhangs and angles less than 45 degrees;
  • Model design details to be larger than 1.15 mm or at least 0.5 mm;
  • Ensure a model's wall thickness of 1.2 mm at least;
  • For text, prefer thicker fonts and opt for 1 mm depth/height for it.

Resin Printing

  • Model figurines hollow if you want to reduce cost;
  • Include escape holes to the design to avoid uncured resin inside your piece;
  • If possible, keep the detail size greater than 0.05mm.

SLS and CJP

  • Hollow enclosed parts are not possible, thus, include holes or model parts solid;
  • Recommended detail size is bigger than 0.8 mm;
  • Suggested wall thickness is around 0.7 mm - 2.0 mm;
  • For text details, ensure depth/height about 2 mm.

For beginners, it can be a good idea to use someone's designs that were tested for 3D printing before. Or, as an option, you can hire a designer to either create a custom model or rework the one you have on hand to suit the process.

3D printing is a good method of getting custom parts in low quantities. With a ready 3D model, turnaround times for printing figurines are also quite short. FDM and DUP printing methods are usually affordable as well. More precise methods have a competitive advantage of accuracy when it comes to thin details and allow to create smaller figurines.

3D printed D&D miniatures will not be able to fully replace outstanding handmade pieces, however, it they are a fine alternative or a base for painting and customizing.

Additionally, when several similar models are required, a 3D printed master model will come in handy for casting purposes.

3D print by 3D Printer Filaments

There are 2 main options you can use to order 3D printing of miniatures through Treatstock:

  • Instant Order
  • Getting a Quote

If you already have a printable 3D miniature and know for sure what material suits your application, then instant order will probably be the easiest way for you. Upload your model, choose specifications, and fill in delivery details to get the cost estimation and order 3D prints:

For more complicated models or projects without optimized 3D models, we recommend using the “Get a Quote” option. A quote allows contacting a print service before setting up on a price and specifications. That way you can get help with choosing proper settings and technology to achieve the goals or order additional services like post-processing, painting, and coating.

To search for vendors that offer 3D printing, visit the catalog for miniature printers here. This way also helps to find a specific technology like SLA printing service or Material Jetting.

You can also check out design on-demand offers to have a starting point and apply for a 3D model first or find a suitable 3D printed tabletop pieces in our store.

Guides Introduction to 3D Printing custom miniatures

Miniatures are small scale replicas or models of something else. Sometimes these are toys, props, demonstrational pieces, or collectibles. Due to their tiny size and precise details, minis may be complicated to handcraft, especially in a larger quantity. 3D printing, on the other hand, provides a way to manufacture miniatures with decent quality and production time. But in order to make it work for your needs, there are a few facts to consider in regards to 3D printing small figurines and minis.

  • 3D Printing Technologies comparison
  • Materials Rundown
  • Post-Processing for printed Minis
  • Quick design tips for each Printing tech
  • Why should I choose to 3D print miniatures?
  • How to order 3D printing of miniatures

Different types of miniatures

There are several areas, where small scale replicas and models are used, each sphere with its intricacies respectively. Here is a quick rundown of the small size figurines we are touching upon:

  • Tabletop wargaming minis
  • Action figures
  • Model figures
  • Scale models
  • Diorama pieces
  • Landscape models
  • Rail transport models
  • Dollhouse props
  • Educational models

Though all miniatures have much in common, they differ not only in size but also in the functionality of pieces as well as accuracy and stiffness requirements. As a result, certain production methods and 3D printing materials will suit each type of piece better.

Miniatures and figurines can potentially be 3D printed using any available method. However, depending on the application and requirements, some techs are more suitable than others.

3D printing of custom miniatures using different technologies
TechnologyMaterial typeAffordable Detail Quality Stiffness Color
FDM/FFFPlastic5/52/54/5Usually monochrome
[Resin] SLAResin3/55/53.5/5Monochrome
[Resin] DLPResin3/54.5/53.5/5Monochrome
[Resin] DUPResin4/54/53.5/5Monochrome
[Resin] MJ/PolyjetResin2/55/54/5Full-Color
SLSNylon Powder3/54/54/5Monochrome
CJPSandstone2/53/52/5Full-Color

 

3D Print your Miniature

 

FDM/FFF

One of the most affordable methods works by heating up plastic strings and using it to form a piece layer by layer. The big downside of the technology is that it leaves some layer lines as well as marks under overhanging parts. In order to print minis with FDM, it is usually required to have a separate, thinner nozzle, and slower printing time to ensure better details. Fused deposition modeling, though, can work fine for bigger scale models, some educational models, and rail transport models of larger size.

Figurine 3D printed on FDM machine by OKSharPei 3D

VAT polymerization/Resin printing

Resin 3D printing is a family of technologies that cures liquid photopolymers layer by layer by laser, LEDs, or projectors. These methods suit miniatures really well as they allow preserving intricate details while keeping a smooth surface. However, you should take into consideration that some resins or technologies suit it better. For example, laser-based machines commonly help avoid voxelization of a piece. And for high-detailed minis, special HD resins are recommended. Overall, SLA miniatures are suggested for tabletop wargaming that doesn't require functioning parts.

3D print by Brandon's 3D Printing

MJ/Polyjet

This set of 3D printing technologies works with UV-activated resins. But contrary to vat polymerization methods, it works with droplets of resins, which allows mixing them to get different colors and properties. These advantages make MJ a good method for educational and demonstration models.

3D print by AllgaeuTec

Laser Sintering

Powder sintering is usually a professional manufacturing method that relies on sintering nylon-based powders. It is capable of making sturdy and accurate minis free of layer lines. Aside from costly production, laser sintering has some limits to its precision, but overall allows a great quality of figurines. If preceding through sintering, it is a good idea to order a small batch rather than a single piece to save some money as nesting (printing a batch) is usually more cost-efficient. This method should suit action figurines, props, and landscape models.

3D printed chess set from a personal portfolio of Rapid 3D Parts

Color Jet Printing

CJP technology uses sandstone powder and a binding agent that fuses grains together layer by layer. In the process, inks add color to a part. Through combining several primary colors, these machines commonly deliver a wide range of shades. End results are full-colored, they have a medium quality of details. Compared to other methods, CJP provides more brittle minis. Consider choosing Color Jet Printing for colored landscape models, model figurines that won't be actively used or memorabilia pieces.

3D print by Make it 3D Manufacturing Center

Within each 3D printing technology, there are always several material options. Choosing a suitable one for your mini makes or breaks the results.

FDM Plastic

PLA is one of the most common and user-friendly plastics out there. There are many interesting options available as well as colors. It is one of the best filaments in terms of details, and medium choice in regards to stiffness and temperature resistance. With right post-processing and coating, PLA will be serving you decently.

Other FDM options include ABS, PETG, Wood-filled plastics, and many more. However, these are usually the types of plastic printed with higher temperatures, which raises chances of failures and artifacts such as echoing and warping.

Generic resin

All-purpose resin is a standard photopolymer used. It is easy to find, and it produces fine results in terms of detailing. It is a bit brittle in thinner areas and prone to warping in unsupported small overhangs.

High-detail resins

With a bit different formulation, these resins allow getting more details to come out. Even when a machine’s resolution allows it to go to 25-50 microns precision, other resins may not support that tolerance. HD resins, on the other hand, are designed to allow 3D printing such fine elements.

SLS Nylon

PA 12 is a pretty standard material used in Laser sintering. It combines good detail transition and technical parameters. Other grades of nylon are okay to use for minis, too. Such materials are pa 6, pa 6/69, and more. For miniature printing, composites or flexibles would be a bad choice, so sticking to usual polyamide is the best you can do.

Sandstone

Sandstone is one of the primary materials used in CJP along with powders like gypsum or nylons.

Polyjet polymers

MJ processes use UV-activated polymers close to the resins in SLA and DLP printers. However, these machines are able to combine and blend together different grades of their own polymers to get complex results. Some common materials include Rigid opaque resins and Clear ones, Vero, Agilus, Tango, and more. They can either provide a glossy-looking smooth surface finish or matte texture.

All 3D printed miniatures require post-processing and finishing touches, though some may need less work than others. Key steps for all printed figurines are likely to include:

  • Supports removal
  • Sanding
  • Smoothing or Polishing
  • Sealing

For 3D printing processes except for powder-based ones (SLS, CJP), a miniature will probably require cleaning the surface from supporting structures. This process is usually easy but requires accuracy and patience when it comes to small pieces. The main goal is to ensure intricate details will not be damaged. Many 3D printing services offer support removal but can charge an additional fee for smaller models or large quantities since it is a time-consuming task.

Supporting structures can be removed at home as well without much special skills or tools required.

Check out custom tabletop miniatures:

Another step to getting a good-looking miniature is to ensure you have a proper 3D design. Certain metrics and clearance must be included in a model with technology in mind. Thus, it is a good idea to settle on a printing method before making or optimizing a file. Here are some general tolerance guidelines for the mentioned technologies.

FDM

  • Try to reduce the number of overhangs and angles less than 45 degrees;
  • Model design details to be larger than 1.15 mm or at least 0.5 mm;
  • Ensure a model's wall thickness of 1.2 mm at least;
  • For text, prefer thicker fonts and opt for 1 mm depth/height for it.

Resin Printing

  • Model figurines hollow if you want to reduce cost;
  • Include escape holes to the design to avoid uncured resin inside your piece;
  • If possible, keep the detail size greater than 0.05mm.

SLS and CJP

  • Hollow enclosed parts are not possible, thus, include holes or model parts solid;
  • Recommended detail size is bigger than 0.8 mm;
  • Suggested wall thickness is around 0.7 mm - 2.0 mm;
  • For text details, ensure depth/height about 2 mm.

For beginners, it can be a good idea to use someone's designs that were tested for 3D printing before. Or, as an option, you can hire a designer to either create a custom model or rework the one you have on hand to suit the process.

3D printing is a good method of getting custom parts in low quantities. With a ready 3D model, turnaround times for printing figurines are also quite short. FDM and DUP printing methods are usually affordable as well. More precise methods have a competitive advantage of accuracy when it comes to thin details and allow to create smaller figurines.

3D printed D&D miniatures will not be able to fully replace outstanding handmade pieces, however, it they are a fine alternative or a base for painting and customizing.

Additionally, when several similar models are required, a 3D printed master model will come in handy for casting purposes.

3D print by 3D Printer Filaments

There are 2 main options you can use to order 3D printing of miniatures through Treatstock:

  • Instant Order
  • Getting a Quote

If you already have a printable 3D miniature and know for sure what material suits your application, then instant order will probably be the easiest way for you. Upload your model, choose specifications, and fill in delivery details to get the cost estimation and order 3D prints:

For more complicated models or projects without optimized 3D models, we recommend using the “Get a Quote” option. A quote allows contacting a print service before setting up on a price and specifications. That way you can get help with choosing proper settings and technology to achieve the goals or order additional services like post-processing, painting, and coating.

To search for vendors that offer 3D printing, visit the catalog for miniature printers here. This way also helps to find a specific technology like SLA printing service or Material Jetting.

You can also check out design on-demand offers to have a starting point and apply for a 3D model first or find a suitable 3D printed tabletop pieces in our store.

90,000 manufacturing miniatures 28mm, dioram, game locations using 3D printer

09.03.2022

Content

  • How to choose a 3D printer for miniatures
    • Advantage of 3D printing for miniatures 9000 9000 FDM
      • 9000 LCD/ DLP
  • Printing examples
  • Top printer rankings
    • FDM
    • LCD
  • Totals
3D printing finds its application in various fields, not only as a production machine, but also as a reliable hobby assistant.

Miniature figurines with amazing detail attract the eye. A little grotesqueness and slightly wrong proportions (otherwise it would be inconvenient to play or transport such a “little one”) are more than compensated by detailed elaboration and an abundance of small, at first glance, insignificant details. These are no longer just small table soldiers, but heroes with their own unique history.

Warhammer 40k 9 miniature soldier0044

Miniatures come in different sizes: from 6mm and more. The most popular today is the 28mm format. The creation of such figurines is really almost jewelry work.

A 3D printer will help not only in the production of miniatures, but also in related areas, such as the creation of figurines, details of game locations, or, for example, elements of dioramas. To understand the advantages of 3D printing over classical manufacturing methods, it is worth remembering how such models are usually made at home.

Advantage of 3D printing for miniatures

Not everyone was ready to shell out a substantial amount for the purchase of a set of table soldiers, and sometimes the necessary heroes simply were not on sale. Then baked and self-hardening plastics for modeling were used.

First you need to make a wire frame, so the finished figure will turn out to be more durable, and it will be much easier to keep all the proportions. The wire frame can be attached to the stand, which will make the miniature statue more stable, and it can be easily fixed in any position without fear of smearing small parts with your fingers.

Wire frame for miniature

Gradually, layer by layer, the volume of plastic increases on the frame. Each layer must be baked or dried well, depending on which plastic is used - self-hardening or baked.

Gradually, we begin to add small details and work out the details. In fact, this is a very painstaking process that requires perseverance and some sculpting abilities. For a convenient study of small details, you may need special stacks for modeling, but they can be successfully replaced with improvised tools.

Sculpting tool set

The result is such a miniature statue.

Miniature 28mm baked plastic

By the same principle, large table figures, or some elements of dioramas, can be made.

Sometimes a sculptor is more accustomed to working with plasticine. Then, after sculpting, the stage of preparation and casting of the figurine into a silicone mold is added. This method is suitable for small-scale production of a small desktop army.

But it is necessary to properly prepare the figurine for casting. The finished "warrior", most likely, will have to be divided into several parts, so that it would be more convenient for the caster to remove the molds and make castings. During the cutting process, it is worth adding a few locks so that the finished castings can be easily assembled, like pieces of a puzzle.

Molded figurine against silicone mold

Some craftsmen have learned to cast metal copies. Such soldiers are usually made of low-melting metals (for example, lead) and cast in plaster molds. Sometimes a special silicone is used, but it is a little more difficult to achieve good shedding of a small product in a silicone mold.


Cast metal soldier

In addition to making figurines from scratch, some craftsmen remake ready-made miniatures. This is called conversion.

Conversion in miniatures is a refinement, stylization or alteration of a finished figure. Unfortunately, not every hobbyist has good sculpting skills, and this alteration helps to achieve good results regardless of artistic skills. The main thing is to act very carefully.

Conversion helps enthusiasts achieve amazing figurine detail, add some detail, change the pose, or create a new character that is not yet on sale.

Lord of the Astral Claws turned to Chaos

In addition to making the figures themselves, modelers create colorful locations to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite game. This is true not only for 28mm miniatures, but for example for DND games. Such voluminous locations allow you to immerse yourself in the world of your favorite game much better and make the game more exciting.


Game location for board game Warhammer40k

The creation of such locations is painstaking work, and both improvised and special equipment are used as material.


Role play location

A 3D printer allows you to produce miniature figures and game locations much faster. On the Internet you can find many paid and free models of 28mm figures from different universes or various elements of locations - houses, fences, mechanisms, etc. Adapting or slightly changing the finished 3D model for yourself is much easier than cutting and gluing a finished figure. And creative people with modeling skills are unlikely to have difficulties with the transition to “digital clay”.


Warhammer40k universe 3D miniature model

And of course, dioramas are worth noting. This is a separate art form with a scene or location frozen in time. Dioramas come in different sizes, but each of them impresses with its detail and careful study.


Diorama based on the game STALKER

Each diorama is unique, so the craftsmen use improvised materials to make it. Everything is limited only by the imagination and ingenuity of the artist.


Diorama “Desert Hero”

The main advantage of 3D printing is high detail and repeatability. If you need to make a small batch of miniatures, it will be much easier to print them than to cast, for example. Casting small items is a painstaking process that requires some skill and equipment. It is very difficult to achieve good pourability of small products the first time.


From model to finished figure

And for the manufacture of piece products, such as a diorama element, a 3D printer can replace many materials and tools for modeling. In addition, by using and combining different materials, it is possible to create models that are difficult or almost impossible to create manually. For example, using a special polymer, you can print optically transparent products that can imitate glass.

Which technology to choose


To begin with, it is important to determine the requirements for the printer - will it be used only for the manufacture of 28mm personal army or should it be a universal printing machine? It is important to understand what size the finished model will be, how detailed it should be, and how much time can be spent on post-processing.

Depending on this, it is worth deciding on the technology by which the 3D printer will work. You can choose one of two technologies - FDM or photopolymer printing (there are several technologies, but DLP and LCD printers are currently popular).

FDM

FDM 3D printers use a plastic filament as a material. In a heated extruder, the filament is melted and extruded through a thin nozzle, so layer by layer, a three-dimensional model is grown.


Working principle of FDM 3D printer

Layer thickness and nozzle diameter can be changed in some printer models. The minimum layer is usually 0.1 mm. In some models of 3D printers, a layer of 0.05 is available, but for printing with such a layer, it is important to choose the right many settings and the print speed will be quite slow.

Pros:

  • Large print area

  • Many different materials are available for every “taste and budget”

  • Inexpensive Consumables

Cons:

Of course, FDM printers are hardly suitable for making miniature figures, but they can be successfully used to print large souvenir figures, create game locations and some parts of dioramas.

LCD/DLP

The principles of operation of LCD and DLP printers are very similar. The material used is polymers that harden under the action of UV light. The only difference is that an LCD printer uses an LED matrix in conjunction with an LCD screen as a source of UV radiation, while a DLP uses a projector.

Working principle of photopolymer 3D printer

Pros:

  • The ideal surface of the finished figure

  • Many different materials available

  • High print accuracy even for the smallest items

Cons:

Photopolymer 3D printers are able to create miniature products that cannot be made using FDM technology. This technology will be an ideal choice for creating miniatures, small poster models, etc.

Print examples


Robot printed on Asiga Pro 4k


Figurine made with Phrozen Sonic Mini 4k


28mm 3D printed miniatures

3D Printed Halloween Miniature

3D printed play models


FDM Cube Thrower


Figure making process from 3D model to painting

Best Printer Ranking

FDM

Creality3D Ender 3 (Build Kit)

Features:

Print technology: FDM/FFF

Working area size: 220x220x250 mm

Number of extruders: 1

Max. extruder temperature: max. 255℃

Closed Camera: No

Heated table: Yes

Plastic type: ABS, PLA, PETG, Flex, Decorative plastics, others

A popular and unpretentious 3D printer that many makers liked. Creality3D Ender 3 is sold as a kit (assembly kit), but thanks to the detailed instructions, there should be no problems with assembly.

Wanhao Duplicator 6 Plus

Features:

Print technology: FDM/FFF

Working area size: 200*200*180mm

Number of extruders: 1

Max. extruder temperature: max. 260°C

Closed Camera: Optional

Heated table: Yes

Plastic type: ABS, PLA, PETG, Flex, Decorative plastics, others

Wanhao Duplicator 6 Plus is an updated version of the Duplicator 6. The new modification adds automatic calibration, printing resume after a power outage, and others. You can immediately purchase a printer with a closed case, this will allow you to easily print with composites. Wanhao Duplicator 6 Plus will become a trouble-free workhorse, and thanks to the “omnivorous” extruder, even a beginner will be able to print exotic materials without any problems, such as soft flexes or rubbers.

FlashForge Creator Pro 2

Features:

Print technology: FDM/FFF

Working area size: 200x148x150 mm

Number of extruders: 2

Max. extruder temperature: max. 240°C

Closed Camera: Yes

Heated table: Yes

Plastic type: ABS, PLA, PETG, Flex, Decorative plastics, others

FlashForge Creator Pro 2 is an almost professional dual extruder 3D printer. Thanks to the closed body, Creator Pro 2 has no problems even with composite materials, and two extruders allow the use of soluble support for complex models. Moreover, FlashForge's extruders are independent, which allows you to print 2 mirror or identical models at the same time. This allows you to speed up the production of the same type of models. FlashForge Creator Pro 2 will not only be a good home printer, but also a great helper for a workshop or small production.

LCD

Anycubic Photon Mono 4K

Features:

LCD display resolution: 3840x2400 (4K)

UV wavelength: 405 nm

Working area size: 132x80x165 mm

Layer thickness: 0.01-0.15mm

Inexpensive, but fairly modern 3D printer with a 4K monochrome display. Anycubic Photon Mono 4K will be a good tool for printing miniature models.

Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K

Features:

LCD resolution: 6.1" 4K Mono LCD

XY positioning accuracy: 35 microns

UV wavelength: 405 nm

Working area size: 134x75x130 mm

Layer thickness: 0.01-0.30mm

The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is a compact high resolution 3D printer. It allows you to get accurate models even with an abundance of small details. Sonic Mini 4K is a good choice for those who need to print quickly and accurately.

Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K

Features:

LCD resolution: 9.3" 4K Mono LCD

XY positioning accuracy: 52 microns

UV wavelength: 405 nm

Working area size: 200x125x220 mm

Layer thickness: 0.01-0.3mm

With a larger work area, the Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K allows you to quickly produce large models or small batches of small items. Such a 3D printer will be a good help for a small workshop or a hobby circle.

Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K

Features:

LCD resolution: 7.1" 8K Mono LCD

XY Positioning Accuracy: 22 µm

UV wavelength: 405 nm

Working area size: 165x72x180 mm

Layer thickness: 0.01-0.3mm

Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K is one of the representatives of 8K photopolymer printers, which can still be counted on the fingers of one hand. The high resolution LCD-matrix allows you to print figures with amazing surface quality and amazing detail. Such a printer is suitable for demanding printers who care about accuracy and the perfect surface of the finished model.

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3D printers are gradually showing themselves to be great helpers in many areas, not only in medicine and industry, but also in home hobbies. Thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to produce small figurines or elements of dioramas much faster, paying more attention to the elaboration of details, rather than painstaking modeling or the search for exotic materials.

And digitalization makes it much easier to share your work and finished models in the community or adjust them to your needs, for example, change the scale or adjust the pose.

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