3D Printing - What is it and How Does it Work? (in 75 sec)

Learn what 3D printing is and how 3D printing works. In this video, we’ll explain the basics of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing.


0:00 What is 3D printing?
In this first part of the video, we’ll discuss what 3D printing is. 3D printing refers to a variety of processes in which 2-dimensional layers of material are deposited and joined, one upon the next, to form 3-dimensional objects. This process is also known as additive manufacturing.

0:21 How does 3D printing work?
In the second part of the video, we’ll teach you how a 3D printer works. The 3D printing process always begins with a digital 3D model that is converted into an STL file. This model is then sliced by the 3D printer's software into thin, 2-dimensional layers and turned into a set of instructions for the 3D printer to execute.

0:38 Next, we’ll briefly talk about the different 3D printers such as FDM 3D printers, metal 3D printers and SLS 3D printers.

0:58 Finally, you’ll learn how long it takes for a 3D printer to print a 3D printed part and we’ll mention that a 3D print often needs post-processing after the 3D printing process is complete.


Check out more videos from our series “How to Master 3D Printing”
3D Printing - What is it and How Does it Work?
FDM 3D Printing - How to Prototype Like a Pro http://3dhu.bs/2FtdSy​
SLA 3D Printing - How to Print Highly Detailed Parts http://3dhu.bs/XpAtM3​
SLS 3D Printing - How to Make Strong Functional Parts http://3dhu.bs/OoGNJP​
Metal 3D Printing - How to Print Strong and Functional Parts http://3dhu.bs/XN0vl8​


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