【3-in-1】Snapmaker Artisan Unboxing and Assembly Introduction!
One machine for cutting, engraving, and building
One machine for cutting, engraving, and building
The Snapmaker Artisan is an extra-large, easy-to-use, luxurious all-in-one 3D printing, laser, and CNC machine, which also takes up a significant amount of space. 3DMart will be publishing four articles in a row introducing the unboxing, 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, and CNC functions of the Artisan. These articles combine introductions and reviews from various websites, including the number one digital manufacturer magazine All3DP, as well as Tom's Hardware, known for benchmarking, to give you a comprehensive understanding!
Functionality Test Articles
1. 3D Printing
2. Laser Engraving and Cutting
3. CNC Machine
📚 Quick Navigation
1. Introduction to Artisan
2. Pros and Cons of Artisan
3. Unboxing
4. Assembly Tutorial
Introduction to Artisan
The Snapmaker Artisan is a versatile fabrication machine. It offers 3D printing (specifically, dual extrusion 3D printing), laser engraving and cutting, and CNC engraving and cutting, with a rotary module available separately for 4-axis laser and CNC engraving.It's a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Snapmaker 2.0, with a larger build volume, faster speed, and quick-release modules that snap into place in minutes. It has a direct drive with an interesting dual hotend — two extruders sharing one toolhead.
What are the benefits of a dual hotend? Find out more in this article 👉 Snapmaker Single Nozzle, Dual Nozzle, IDEX Independent Dual Nozzle: Pros and Cons Overview and Comparison
Other advanced features include fast linear rails on the X and Y axes, traditional dual Z-axes for stability, a double-sided PEI-coated glass build plate, and built-in WiFi. The laser module's power has been boosted to 10 watts, allowing it to engrave and cut materials up to 8mm thick. The CNC toolhead is also equipped with 200W, 18,000 RPM of power!
The Artisan comes with a ventilated, laser-safe enclosure, making the machine safer to use in an open workshop where people or pets might pass by. The enclosure also prevents dust from escaping and keeps the chamber warm using engineering-grade materials. Itperforms excellently in all three modes and is worth considering! Although it takes up a lot of space (they had to build a new table to fit this machine in their workshop), it still saves space for any maker who wants to print, engrave, and mill. Its well-thought-out design makes it not only one of the best 3D printers, but also one of the best laser cutting and engraving machines Tom's Hardware has ever seen, making it a great choice for anyone who needs all its functions and can afford its premium.
Pros and Cons of Artisan
The pros and cons of the Artisan are as follows:
| Pros | Cons |
| + Three creative tech tools in one | - Takes up a lot of space |
| + Good dual extrusion printing experience | - Poor TPU printing results |
| + Direct drive | - Snapmaker replacement parts only |
| + Automatic bed leveling | - Cumbersome enclosure setup |
| + Large build size | |
| + Enclosed | |
| + Built-in WiFi | |
| + Overall excellent performance of Artisan |
A new premium version has also been launched, converting the 10W laser module to 40W, with powerful output for engraving and cutting thicker materials!
For details, check here 👉 Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer - Premium
This is a large machine, which means even larger packaging. In fact, it's divided into two large and heavy packages (one of which weighs nearly 50 kg!). The contents of both are well-padded, well-packaged, and very well-sorted. Within these boxes, items are further grouped and labeled so you know what you need and when, as you'll see in the assembly section.
What else is included?
The Artisan comes with all the tools needed for long-term assembly and maintenance of the machine. They provide a reusable toolbox with a good display of tools: side cutters, a metal scraper, a wire brush, tweezers, and a USB stick. You also get two 1kg spools of Snapmaker filament: black PLA and white breakaway PLA for support, as well as standard safety glasses for woodworking, two pieces of lightweight plywood, one MDF board, a calibration block, clamps, and bits for CNC.
**No laser safety glasses are included as the Artisan comes with a laser-safe enclosure.
The Snapmaker Artisan comes with an instruction manual, and the instructions are clear and concise (but be sure to assemble it as close as possible to where it will be placed!)
So, how much space do you need for the assembled Snapmaker? The dimensions of the enclosure and the machine itself are 67 cm wide, 93 cm deep, and 71 cm high. DIY Machines will allow an extra 25 cm of width on both sides to add spool holders for 3D printing (one spool holder on each side when using two filaments in the same print), which also allows the Integrated Control Center (ICC) to sit next to the enclosure. Snapmaker advises that the ICC is best placed on the right side of the machine so that its controls can still be accessed when the cabinet door is open.
So, how much space do you need for the assembled Snapmaker? The dimensions of the enclosure and the machine itself are 67 cm wide, 93 cm deep, and 71 cm high. DIY Machines will allow an extra 25 cm of width on both sides to add spool holders for 3D printing (one spool holder on each side when using two filaments in the same print), which also allows the Integrated Control Center (ICC) to sit next to the enclosure. Snapmaker advises that the ICC is best placed on the right side of the machine so that its controls can still be accessed when the cabinet door is open.
Once the machine's main frame and enclosure are assembled, you'll need to attach the correct work platform and tool head depending on the function you want to use.
Just pull the lever at the top, slide one module out, slide another in, and then close the same lever. A huge improvement in speed and convenience.
The same goes for the work platform – in fact, the improvement here is even greater. Using the same single-lever design, for some functions, this saves the hassle of having to remove twelve bolts (for the milling table) and then install roughly the same number of bolts for the function you want to switch to. If it's 3D printing, you need to use different bolts to attach it to the Snapmaker. All that hassle is now gone. Snapmaker did a great job again. If a previous generation Snapmaker user asks if it's worth upgrading, I would say if you frequently switch functions, then this is a significant upgrade not to be missed.
The same goes for the work platform – in fact, the improvement here is even greater. Using the same single-lever design, for some functions, this saves the hassle of having to remove twelve bolts (for the milling table) and then install roughly the same number of bolts for the function you want to switch to. If it's 3D printing, you need to use different bolts to attach it to the Snapmaker. All that hassle is now gone. Snapmaker did a great job again. If a previous generation Snapmaker user asks if it's worth upgrading, I would say if you frequently switch functions, then this is a significant upgrade not to be missed.
Once assembled, you can connect to your computer and use Snapmaker Luban to start creating!
Snapmaker partnered with Luban to create "Snapmaker Luban," which can slice models for all three functions. The software is beginner-friendly, with many presets for 3D printing, laser, and CNC modes. Helpful links to Snapmaker's manuals and video tutorials are provided on the main screen.
The 3D printing mode uses a combination of presets and sliders, with pop-up windows explaining the purpose of each function. You can choose normal, fast, smooth, or strong presets, or click the "More" button for full control. The extruders can be set to different speeds, but they need to maintain the same layer height.
Click here to download the Luban software
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