Frequently Asked Questions

Off late 3D printing has gained ample popularity. It is used extensively in the realms of jewelry making, medicine, architecture and designing, educational and industrial processes. 3 D printing encompasses the process of creating a three dimensional structure from a digital file. This aim is achieved using additive processes. Using additive processes, an object is created by laying successive layers of material. 3D printing differs from the normal, conventional method which relies on the removal of the material by cutting and drilling.

As Medical science has embraced this 3D printing technology, several intricate surgical procedures have been simplified extensively. 3D printing provides a one stop, comprehensive solution, wherein the medicine practitioners can gauge the complexities of in vivo organs by studying the pre-operative models. These 3D Printed medical models bear great resemblance with real, in vivo organs, providing the surgeon the feel of the organ. This facilitates smoother surgical procedures.

Generation of a patient – specific pre- operative surgical model, surgical guide, implant, etc. is an elaborate process where keen interest is paid to the intricate details. It encompasses three major steps viz. segmentation of the desired region on the 2-D imprints of MRI,CT or Echo Scan, generation of 3D CAD model and lastly obtaining a life size print of the model. More information here. A CT/MRI scan with good resolution and contrast is preferred to segment out the most accurate details. For more information on imaging requirements, kindly Contact Us. Depending upon the complexity of models, the turn arout time can vary from just 2 days to a couple of weeks.

Our firm’s core principle is consumer satisfaction. Several parameters are so designed and adapted to ensure that the 3D printed model is anatomically precise. Our FDA approved software’s tools enable the precise generation of models. 3D printed models are channelled through a series of software-based checks and conformations which ensure that the model is of superior quality with accurate anatomically features.

One of our objectives is to generate patient specific models, especially tailor- made to meet an array of anatomical needs. Several different models, specific to certain functions, forms, fits and location, can be generated. We are constantly working on different types of cases to develop a library of these models. Kindly Contact Us for more details.

A boon to the 3D printing industry has been its flexibility in terms of materials that can be explored. POP-based full-colour models, ABS and flexible plastics, acrylic and resin-based materials allow us to serve a comprehensive array of applications. Several biocompatible materials such as PLA (Poly Lactic Acid), Nylon, PEEK, Titanium, Chrome-Cobalt, etc. have enabled millions to imagine the limitless possibilities. These materials are extremely durable and inert, having no side–effects.

Anatomiz3D is working towards making the most of this flexibility. We consult on materials based on your requirement or application of the final product. More information on the types of materials and printer can be found here.

3D printed models vary according to patient’s needs. The cost of each model depends upon the consumer’s needs and varies according to the intricacies involved, anatomy of the structure, printing time, material type and volume. We believe in providing the most comprehensive solutions at reasonable costs, thereby ensuring that maximal consumer satisfaction is achieved.

The term “3D imaging” refers to techniques that allow two-dimensional (2D) imaging sensors to capture and store 3D data about the physical world around us. The EinScan-S desktop 3D scanner uses structured-light phase-shifting technology to acquire the 3D coordinates (x y z) of real-world objects. Structured-light imaging extracts the 3D surface shape based on the information received from a projected structured-light pattern. The EinScan-S proprietary structured-light algorithms feature high-speed scanning, lower noise and finer details when compared to laser scanning technology.

EinScan-SE : ≤0.1mm

EinScan-SP : ≤0.05mm

EinScan-Pro : 0.1mm/0.3mm/0.05mm/0.05mm

EinScan-Pro+ : 0.1mm/0.3mm/0.05mm/0.05mm

EinScan-SE : 200mm*150mm

EinScan-SP : 200mm*150mm

EinScan-Pro : 210mm*150mm

EinScan-Pro+ : 300mm*170mm

Compared with competitively-priced laser scanners, the EinScan delivers better capture accuracy, less noise and better detail acquisition. Furthermore, the EinScan uses white light to ensure a safe working environment for users. Laser light can damage eyes but white light technology can be used without requiring any eye protection.

The EinScan-SE and SP are capable of scanning a wide variety of differently sized objects. The maximum automatic scan envelope is

700mm x 700mm x700mm/200mm x 200mm x 200mm for EinScan-SE and

1200mm x 1200mm x 1200mm/200mm x 200mm x 200mm for EinScan-Sp.

The EinScan is capable of scanning both dark and brightly colored objects because the software is equipped with a High Dynamic Range (HDR) scanning mode. HDR enables the capture of a wider range of real-world lighting scenarios for 3D imaging. The EinScan is an affordable solution for capturing objects of almost any color, including those with black and shiny surfaces.

The EinScan outputs data in STL, OBJ.

• STL (Stereo Lithography) is supported by most software packages and is widely used for rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CAD/CAM. STL files describe the surface geometry of a three-dimensional object but they do not convey color, texture or other common CAD model attributes.

• OBJ files are used to convey both the geometry and material data including color and texture.

Yes, the EinScan has built-in model simplification which enables direct printing of very large data sets.

WINDOWS (7 and 8, 64-bit). Not Supported: MAC OS

110V~230V (switchable).

EinScan-SE: < 8s EinScan-SP: < 4s EinScan-Pro:

• Handheld HD Scan   90,000 points/sec
• Handheld Rapid Scan   550,000 points/sec
• Automatic Scan   Single scan: <2 s
• Fixed Scan   Single scan: <2 s

EinScan-Pro+:

• Handheld HD Scan   550,000 points/sec
• Handheld Rapid Scan   450,000 points/sec
• Automatic Scan   Single scan: <2 s
• Fixed Scan   Single scan: <2 s

Although there are several things to keep in mind while 3D printing, the steps it takes to create a 3D print are pretty easy. Basically, this is the process for 3D printing:

1. Download or design a 3D model
2. Convert the 3D model to a 3D print file with the software Cura
3. Start the 3D print on the 3D printer

• Produce multiple prototype iterations in the time it takes to print a single part.
• Produce functional parts with intricate detail.
• Easy-to-follow instructions on the large touch-screen control panel and way finding lights throughout the machine ensure task confidence.
• Enclosed, automated material mixing and loading systems allow for a clean workflow.

Yb-fibre laser ; 400 W.

3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created.

200 mm x 250 mm x 330 mm (7.9 x 9.8 x 13 in).

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has the potential to democratize the production of goods, from food to medical supplies, to great coral reefs. In the future, 3D printing machines could make their way into homes, businesses, disaster sites, and even outer space.

All engineering thermoplastics and plastic composites commercially available or manufacturable in filament form including ABS, HIPS, HDPE, PC, Nylon, TPU,  TPE, Carbon Fiber composites, Metal composites etc.

Machine profiles for new materials support is continuously added via remote software upgrades.

Machine can also accept custom-built toolheads for other materials like pastes (clay, ceramics, etc), pellets, or any other user-specified requirement.

The build volume of Aha Prime 3D Printer is 500× 500× 600 mm.

Keep the nozzle temperature as low as possible and cool as much as you can.

The above mentioned rule of thumb can be seen as the basis of 3D-Printing. This rule is created with hours of testing and experimenting with different 3D-Printer filaments and 3D-Printing techniques. Of course there are exceptions and boundaries to this rule, for instance, some filaments react badly to cooling and others cannot be printed below a certain temperature without risking under extrusion.

PLA (Polylactic acid) is biodegradable thermoplastic derived mostly from corn. Due to its brittle nature, PLA is not recommended for 3D printing. Printed object may break down after a few months.

Furthermore, the material has sharp edges when it breaks, making it a hazard especially when removing the support material from printed parts.

ABS, PLA, HIPS, TPU, PETG,PC, Carbon Fiber plastic materials are used on our 3D printers.

Use of PLA is avoided as it has lower strength as compared to ABS when it absorbs moisture. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) printed parts have a strong, hard, and rigid output.

In order to answer this, we need to consider a few things. We need to know the dimensions of the object, the percentage of infill and  the part requires support material or not.

3D printing is tricky beast, and there are many potential reasons why your extruder is having problems. The first thing to do, is to make sure that you know what material you’re using, and that you have the proper temperature settings.

Each material has an ideal range of temperatures

PLA: 190-210°C
ABS: 220 -240°C
NYLON: 240C-250°C
LAYWOOD: 175-250°C
LAYBRICK: 165-210°C
SOFT PLA/BENDLAY: 220-235°C
GLOW IN THE DARK PLA: 185-205°C
PVA: 170-190°C

For drying PLA filament you want to ensure more care, as 7°C will be too hot. We recommend at the very lowest temp your oven will go around 4°C. Even at this temp your PLA will soften, so drying PLA in the oven won't always give you the results you're after.

Some of you think that PLA will dissolve in water and/or will degrade in moist or wet environments. That is totally false. The 3D printable plastic, which is often used as a support material with dual extrusion 3D printers and which dissolves in water is PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol), not PLA.

Wet PETG is significantly more brittle than dry, and the interlayer adhesion is significantly reduced. Fortunately, most of the filaments we print with aren't very susceptible to hydrolysis at room temperature without the presence of an acid or a base. Nylon and PC can absorb enough water in 48 hours to ruin prints.

PET, or 'polyethylene terephthalate', is a combination of two monomers. PETG is of the same chemical composition as PET but with the addition of glycol. With just this one addition, the chemical composition is completely changed, creating a whole new plastic.

FDM stands for Fused Deposition Modeling, which simply means that material is deposited in single layers that fuse together to create a 3D object.

Stereolithography (SLA) printing was first invented in the 1980's and works by curing resin with light. The light solidifies a liquid resin via a process called photo-polymerization and builds objects layer by layer.

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is the process of turning digital designs into three-dimensional objects.During SLS, tiny particles of plastic, ceramic or glass are fused together by heat from a high-power laser to form a solid, three-dimensional object.

3D Printers and 3D Printing: Technologies, Processes and Techniques. 3D printing is also called additive manufacturing. This term accurately describes how this technology works to create objects. "Additive" refers to the successive addition of thin layers between 16 to 180 microns or more to create an object.

There are some common denominators, for example, both use a laser to trace out and build individual layers. For SLA a liquid resin is cured, where as in SLS powder is selectively fused together.

Because the sintering temperature does not have to reach the melting point of the material, sintering is often chosen as the shaping process for materials with extremely high melting points such as tungsten and molybdenum. The study of sintering in metallurgy powder-related processes is known as powder metallurgy.

To create your 3D print, a laser in the printer melts the powder together. So here's how it works: A super-thin layer of Aluminum or Titanium powder is spread out by a roller. The print chamber of the 3D printer is then heated up.

The Powder Bed Fusion process includes the following commonly used printing techniques: Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), Electron beam melting (EBM), Selective heat sintering (SHS), Selective laser melting (SLM) and Selective laser sintering (SLS).

MJP or MultiJet Printing is an inkjet printing process that uses piezo printhead technology to deposit either photocurable plastic resin or casting wax materials layer by layer. MJP is used to build parts, patterns and molds with fine feature detail to address a wide range of applications.

PolyJet is a powerful 3D printing technology that produces smooth, accurate parts, prototypes and tooling. With microscopic layer resolution and accuracy down to 0.1 mm, it can produce thin walls and complex geometries using the widest range of materials available with any technology.

Get 3D design files in the choice of formats like STL/ IGS/ STP/Part/ Obj etc which can be used for 3D Printing/ Moulds and other applications.For rendering, we share high quality jpeg images.

For any queries or to submit your design, drop an email to info@think3d.in or fill the contact form. Our team will get in touch with you with more details and estimates.

We can comment on the same, only after going through the source design.

We can repair your 3D design file by correcting the mesh or by adding details or checking for non-printable areas and provide the required STL file ready for 3D printing in any of the technologies - SLS/ FDM/ SLA/ PJP/ MJP or more.

Do not worry! As a habit, we keep customer data very secure. Additionally, we sign a NDA confidentiality form, for projects requiring data security

.STL and .OBJ

You can upload a 3D file in any of the following formats:

.3DM, .3MF, .STEP, .IGS, .DXF, X_T, .PLY, .SLDPRT, .SLDASM, .VRML, .ZBR, MB/MA.

The inputs that you can give are rough ideas scribbled on a paper, any physical component, reference models of components, and images.

When you upload your 3D file in certain formats, for instance .obj, you should include colours, textures and the 3D model in a .zip archive. To upload your 3D model to the site, you can send the  texture files like .VRML, .ZBD, .FBX files by .zipping from your computer.

When you upload a design to our gallery, you may find that some geometric issues prevent it from being built without modifications. The most common reason is that the design does not unambiguously represent a solid object. Another possibility is that some parts are too thin to be synthesized.

Many 3D software modelling tools currently available focus on creating models for rendering and animation. Most of the time, this type of software does not require the object to be solid and only represents its surface. This information is sometimes insufficient to reconstruct a solid object solely based on the 3D design.

If possible, our software tools will attempt to automatically fix the design. However, some issues require manual editing by the designer.

• One of the Benefits of CAD is to Draw to Scale.
• The ability to producing very accurate designs.
• Drawings can be created in 2D or 3D and rotated.
• Other computer programs can be linked to the design software.

Reverse engineering is taking apart an object to see how it works in order to duplicate or enhance the object. The practice, taken from older industries, is now frequently used on computer hardware and software.

Batch production is a method whereby the components of an item are produced in separate stages on separate machines to create different batches of products. Using CNC machines for batch production can streamline the workflow because of the reliability, accuracy, and speed of CNC-based manufacturing.

• Electronics Parts Manufacturing.
• Engraving Machine Applications.
• Machining Composites.
• 5 Axis Machining.
• Dental Milling Applications.
• Micro Hole Drilling.
• Machining Aluminum.
• Machining Plastics.

A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine related to the hand-held router used for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics, glass, and foams. Automation and precision are the key benefits of CNC router tables.

There are basically five different types of CNC machines:

• CNC Plasma Cutting Machine.
• CNC Laser Cutting Machine.
• CNC Milling Machine.
• CNC Router Machine.
• CNC Lathe Machine.

Injection molding is a manufacturing process in which parts are produced by injecting material in liquid form into a mold. It is most commonly performed with thermoplastic polymers, but can be used with a variety of other materials to include metals and glass.

Injection molding machines are able to process two or more different plastics at the same time. The initial creation of a mold can be expensive. For this reason, large production runs using plastic machining can cost up to 25 times more than plastic injection molding.

The pressure on the face of the injection screw or ram when injecting material into the mold, usually expressed in PSI.

There are two primary types of plastics: thermosets and thermoplastics. The main difference between these two types of plastics is that thermosets permanently cure.

A wide variety of finishes are available for vacuum castings. Pigments/tints in the resins, bead blast, painting, surface textures, vacuum metalising, electroplating.

Short batch production, or when both aesthetics and functionality are required. Clear parts and also rubbers of varying Shore A harnesses can be produced using this process. There is no need for hard tooling with this process, so huge cost savings can be achieved if the quantities are suitable.

There are three main types of lasers used in laser cutting. The CO2 laser is suited for cutting, boring, and engraving. The neodymium (ND) and neodymium yttrium-aluminum-garnet (ND-YAG) lasers are identical in style and differ only in application. ND is used for boring and where high energy but low repetition are required. The ND-YAG laser is used where very high power is needed and for boring and engraving. Both CO2 and ND/ ND-YAG lasers can be used for welding.

A vacuum casting machine uses a vacuum to suck the molten metal into the mold. A force is needed to overcome the surface tension of the molten metal. The centrifugal machine must be securely bolted to a level surface with a protective fence around it. A metal washtub or a drum from a clothes dryer can be used.

The advantages offered by plaster casting include: A very smooth surface finish. The ability to cast complex shapes with thin walls. The capacity for forming large parts with less expense than other processes, such as investment casting.

Vacuum casting or vacuum duplication involves injecting a resin into a silicone mould. Because of its cost and deadline, this method is most suited to pre-series, with a faithful reproduction of the original model and a result close to the end result in the “right material”. Vacuum casting technology is recommended for the production of around ten to one hundred parts for mechanical or visual tests.

You can get at least 20 shots out of a silicon mold. After 20 shot, the vacuum casted mold starts to decrease in quality.

It can be molded into finished product by application of heat and pressure.

• Low weight
• Corrosion resistance
• Insulation properties
• Electrical properties
• Cheaper
• Easy to handle
• Surface properties
• Reusable

Vacuum casting results in significant economies of scale. It is recommend to use this prototyping technology for quantities exceeding ten pieces. From this number, the cost of creating the silicone tooling is paid off and the technology of vacuum casting generally becomes more attractive than CNC machining.

The tooling consists of a master part and a mould. The economies of scale generally reach their maximum from 100 to 200 prototypes. Beyond this quantity, it is recommended to design an injection mould from aluminium or steel.

Injection moulding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mould. Material for the part is fed into a heated barrel, mixed (Using a helical shaped screw), and injected (Forced) into a mould cavity, where it cools and hardens to the configuration of the cavity.

Using injection molding also ensures the parts manufactured hardly require any work after the production. This is because the parts have more or less a finished appearance after they are ejected from the injection molds. Today, plastic injection molding is an environment-friendly process.

Rotational molding, rotomolding, rotomold or rotocasting is a production process to form hollow parts of limitless size. This is a cost-effective method to produce large plastic parts. Resins are added into a mold that's heated and rotated slowly, both vertically and horizontally.

A back pressure is the pressure in an injection molding machine that is exerted by the material when the material is injected into the mold.

Different plastics used for injection molding are:

• ABS
• Polypropylene
• Polyoxymethylene  (POM)
• Polycarbonate
• Polycarbonate / ABS
• PVC
• Nylon
• Nylon 32% Glass Fiber
• Acrylic (PMMA)
• Styrene
• Polyetherimide (PEI)

A core is a device used in casting and moulding processes to produce internal cavities and re entrant angles. The cycle begins when the mould closes, followed by the injection of the polymer into the mould cavity.

Pouring or injecting them into molds to make a plastic part for a product. the manufacturer has to first commissioned a mold making company to design and produce a plastic injection mold. the mold begins as bars of chromium steel a high durability metal that can withstand repeated.

The whole injection molding process usual lasts from 2 seconds to 2 minutes. There are four stages in the cycle. These stages are the clamping, injection, cooling and ejection stages.

One of the most commonly used materials in injection molding is ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. ABS is a thermoplastic material known for its high impact resistance and toughness. ABS has a low melting temperature and is also an inexpensive material.

In most cases we prefer that you send us  .DXF files. We have the best results if files are generated by AutoCad software.

Yes we can. We can handle acquiring almost any material. We have several local suppliers that can provide us with the material you need in a timely manner. If you prefer, we can easily receive your material.

The materials that CNC router supports are:

• Plywood
• Acrylic
• Plastic
• ACP
• Foam Sheet
• MDF

2500×1300×150

±0.01 mm

In a CNC part program, using G and M code Language describes the sequence of operations that the machine must perform in order to manufacture a component.

Codes that begin with G are called preparatory words because they prepare the machine for a certain type of motion.

Codes that begin with M are called miscellaneous words that control machine auxiliary options.

As a computer-controlled process, CNC routing tools allow for extremely complicated parts to be cut in a short amount of time but with a high degree of precision and accuracy. CNC routers sometimes even enable components to be made, in three dimensions, that would otherwise be impossible to manufacture.

As with other CNC machining, CNC routing uses a computer-controlled system to drive the mechanical operation of the process. The main components of a CNC router process include:

• CAD model drawing that is transferred into a CNC-readable program, known as G-code. The G-code is used to setup the CNC routing machine.
• CNC controller and computer system that works to direct the movement and follow the CAD model design.
• The spindle is the CNC routing cutter and it rotates removes pieces of material at a different speed and material softness.
• A cutting bed supports and secures the material. The bed often has a vacuum motor to ensure stability to achieve the intricacies of the finished part or product.

CNC routing is great for producing detail. CNC routing is used for cabinet making, sign making, carving, millwork, architectural pieces, wood carving, aluminum and plastic sheet machining, musical instruments, and more.

As an ideal technology to fabricate detailed products, it’s important to consider the CNC routing type and tool for the right material.

In combination with the laser technology, it fulfils several important functions at the same time during the laser cutting procedure. The targeted air flow drives the material melt out of the cutting gap. Compressed air flow cools the heat influence zone at the focal spot. Protects the optical lens from soiling.

CO2 laser cutting technology is configured to meet the material surface at a 90 degree angle. For example, the material can be cut at an angle of 45 degrees with the tool positioned at a slant, which means a wedge can be cut out.

When cutting stainless steel or aluminum, the laser beam simply melts the material, and high pressure nitrogen is used to blow the molten metal out of the kerf. On a CNC laser cutter, the laser cutting head is moved over the metal plate in the shape of the desired part, thus cutting the part out of the plate.

The time it takes to make a 3D print on an Ultimaker depends on the size of the model and the settings that you use for printing. A small object with low quality settings can already be printed in less than 10 minutes. But when you want to print a big object in high quality it could also take several hours. Factors that have a direct influence on the overal printing time are at your disposal. Like speed, resolution and the amount of infill.

These printers are generally cheaper to buy but take a little longer to print depending on their print area. Toybox claims to be able to print a 2x4 Lego brick in about 4 minutes, the Ultimaker is about the same. But as you scale, since it is in 3d space, the time grows as a cubic function to the size of the print.

Cura is an open source 3D printer slicing application. Ultimaker Cura is used by over one million users worldwide and it is the preferred 3D printing software for Ultimaker 3D printers, but it can be used with other printers as well.

Although there are several things to keep in mind while 3D printing, the steps it takes to create a 3D print are pretty easy. Basically, this is the process for 3D printing on an Ultimaker:

1. Download or design a 3D model
2. Convert the 3D model to a 3D print file with the software Cura
3. Start the 3D print on the Ultimaker

With an Ultimaker you can 3D print a lot of things, but as every technique has its limitations, not everything is possible. The Ultimaker uses the 3D printing technique FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication), with which layers of melted plastic are placed on top of each other. With this technique very complex structures or “overhanging” parts could be hard to print.

Ultimaker printers use PLA and ABS as materials for 3D printing. We usually recommend to use PLA (especially if you’re new into 3D printing), as this is the easiest material to print with due to its technical properties. For printing with a material like ABS a heated bed is recommended, since ABS has the tendency to warp when it cools down fast.

Because of the open filament system on an Ultimaker you are also free to try other materials (e.g. lay wood or nylon). You only need to be aware that we can’t fully guarantee the quality of materials not supplied by ourselves.

Before the filament can be loaded, the filament spool needs to be placed on the spool holder. Once you’ve done this, you can insert the filament into the feeder and guide it through the bowden tube into the hot end.

For detailed instructions on how to insert filament into your Ultimaker, you can take a look at the manual of your 3D printer.

If you experience difficulties when loading the filament, please take a look at Ultimaker troubleshooting guides.

When you create CAD models yourself, or when you download them from sites like YouMagine.com or Thingiverse.com, your 3D model file will be in the form of STL, OBJ, or another CAD file. Your printer can’t read this type of file directly.

If you put an STL or OBJ file onto an SD card and then insert that card into your Ultimaker, that file will not even appear on the file list on the printer’s digital readout.

In order to print such a CAD model, you must first convert it into G-code, which is a list of machine instructions that your printer can read. To convert CAD models into G-code, you need to use a slicing program like Ultimaker Cura software. The slicer breaks your CAD model into layers and lines that your printer can understand.

To print a model through the Ultimaker App, follow these steps:

To start the installation of Cura, download it first. After downloading, open the installer and run the installation wizard to complete the installation. To make sure Cura can run on your computer, we recommend checking the system requirements described below.

Operating systems

• Windows Vista or higher, 64 bit. 32 Bit supported up to Cura 2.3
• Mac OSX 10.7 or higher, 64 bit. Cura 2.6 and above require Mac OS 10.11 or higher
• Ubuntu 14.04 or higher, 64 bit

System requirements

• OpenGL 2 compatible graphics chip, OpenGL 4.1 for 3D Layer view
• Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 or newer
• 205 MB available hard disk space

Depending on which printer you have, you might find a few different errors. Here you can find an overview of the meaning of these errors and how to easily fix them. If you’d like a more in-depth answer, you can also check out the full guides Error messages you might encounter on the Ultimaker family.

The action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.

Although there are several things to keep in mind while 3D printing, the steps it takes to create a 3D print are pretty easy. Basically, this is the process for 3D printing on an Ultimaker:

1. Download or design a 3D model
2. Convert the 3D model to a 3D print file with our software Cura
3. Start the 3D print on the Ultimaker

Flashprint, the mainstream slice software used by Flashforge, has gained outstanding reviews by the media and professionals. The software further offers an expert mode, which allows dozens of parameters to be set by the user, for greater printing flexibility.

The Guider II is FlashForge's new flagship 3D Printer designed to provide excellent printing quality, material versatility with large build volume. The Guider II is equipped with FlashForge's new innovative extruder design which provides a completely encircled air supply to elevate printing smoothness.

The FlashForge Finder prints PLA only, while the Creator Pro and Dreamer 3D printers have an open filament system, so in addition to supporting ABS and PLA, they can 3D print several third party filaments.

PLA, ABS, PLA Color Change, Pearl, ABS Pro, Elastic, PVA, HIPS, PETG, TPE, TPU, Conductive Filament, Flexible Filament, Metal Filled Filament, Wood Filled Filament, and PP.

0.0005"/0.0010"/0.0020" (12.5/25/50 micro meters).

Clean the nozzles. Level the bed. Keep your filament in a low humidity environment when you aren't using it.

The three dimensional amount of space that an object will use once it is completed. The largest build volume of Inventor is 230*150*160mm.

3MF/STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG; GX/G

If the first layer cannot stick to the build plate, the model will definitely fail later on. As the foundation of the model, the first layer is quite important for the success of the print job.

Reason 1: The first layer of your model is too thin.

Solution: Change the value of “First Layer Height”, and it should not be less than 0.2mm.

Reason 2: The build plate has not been leveled.

Each Flashforge printer has an adjustable build plate with three knobs underneath that control the distance between the build plate and nozzle. If the build plate has not been leveled, the first layer will probably cannot stick to the build plate. If the build plate is not leveled, one side may be too close to the nozzle, while the other side is too far away from the nozzle.

Solution: You need to re-level the build plate according to the correct hints. Make sure the build plate has been leveled before starting a print job.

Reason 3: The distance between the nozzle and the build plate is too huge.

Solution: Adjust the knobs under the build plate to make your extruder have a perfect distance away from the build plate — not too far and not too close. For good adhesion to the build plate, you can adjust the distance when the printer is printing the first layer.

Work Environment Safety:

1. Keep your work place tidy.
2. Do not operate Flashforge 3D Printers in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
3. Store the Flashforge printers out of reach of children and untrained people.

Temperature: RT 15-30℃
Moisture: 20%-70%

users should
1. Insert your SD card with target x3g file to your Creator Pro. . 2. Turn on the Creator Pro. 3. Select [Print from SD] on the LCD panel. 4. Select the file you want to print and press [OK]. 5. And the printer will heat up the nozzle and the build plate automatically and start to print after the
nozzle and the build plate reaches the aimed temperature.,