[3D Printing Comparison] Even Beginners Can Do It! Two Methods to Quickly Choose a 3D Printer!
1. Simplify Your Choices, Prioritize Features
Even if you don't fully understand the differences in 3D printing technologies, simply knowing the general options and understanding your object's purpose or appearance requirements will help you generally determine the direction you need and quickly choose the appropriate application category. For the most common 3D printing technologies on the market, they can be divided into Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF/FDM), Resin-based (SLA/LCD/DLP), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS):
Once you have a basic understanding, you can use the simplified table below to make your judgment; by considering only one variable at a time based on the priority of feature importance, the selection process becomes much simpler. The charts below each consider only one priority factor to make selection easier:
．Comprehensive Size Evaluation
．Functionality First
．Appearance First
2. Technology Isn't Perfect; What's Most Important?
Furthermore, 3D printing technologies each have their pros and cons. Different manufacturing methods have their limitations and strengths, and cannot simultaneously meet all demands. Relatively speaking, FDM and SLS are sturdy but slower and have specific surface textures. Resin-based printing is faster but the material is more brittle and susceptible to light. SLS is suitable for complex mechanical parts but is more expensive, while FDM printing is cheaper, and so on.
Simply by understanding the intended use of the final product and confirming the priority conditions, you can start selecting from the corresponding arrows. This method can even be used for metal casting parts that require post-processing. Considerations include: smooth appearance, repeated assembly, outdoor use, specific dimensions, etc.
(If appearance is a priority, start selecting from the green entry; if functionality is emphasized, choose the red entry; and for the most general, classify based on manufacturing size, starting from the blue entry.)
This chart can help determine most common 3D printing applications, such as desktop resin-based machines, common FFF/FDM, etc. However, large SLA 3D printers used in factories can currently produce sizes exceeding one meter, and their prices and typical distribution are outside the scope of this discussion. Is the object you need to produce too complex, making it difficult to classify its properties using the charts above? No problem! We also provide professional 3D printing services. Contact us immediately and provide your design file, and we will evaluate the tailored application technology for you.
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