Slicer Software, Tutorials, and Best Practices for Getting Into Resin Printing
We’ve discussed many times in detail how to choose your resin 3D printer, what to pay attention to, and how to select compatible parts and filaments. So pretty much all the stuff and the pitfalls as well when it comes to building the actual physical machine and getting into resin printing. However, one crucial aspect is still there, namely, the software that it’s used for creating the 3D plans. Some additional tools and some insights from our side on how to choose the best one for your needs! So let’s start with the first piece of advice when it comes to resin printers and software. Choose the one that’s compatible with your current devices, check if it’s regularly updated, and if it can support you in your use cases. Resin 3D printers are different than FFF printers, and they are capable of printing intricate details and small objects, but they have limitations on overhangs, wall thickness, and unsupported areas. Always this in mind while designing your model and avoid overhangs and unsupported areas as much as possible. You don’t want to end up with a half-molten mess of deformed filament instead of your newest Warhammer figure.
We’ve discussed many times in detail how to choose your resin 3D printer, what to pay attention to, and how to select compatible parts and filaments. So pretty much all the stuff and the pitfalls as well when it comes to building the actual physical machine and getting into resin printing. However, one crucial aspect is still there, namely, the software that it’s used for creating the 3D plans. Some additional tools and some insights from our side on how to choose the best one for your needs! So let’s start with the first piece of advice when it comes to resin printers and software. Choose the one that’s compatible with your current devices, check if it’s regularly updated, and if it can support you in your use cases. Resin 3D printers are different than FFF printers, and they are capable of printing intricate details and small objects, but they have limitations on overhangs, wall thickness, and unsupported areas. Always this in mind while designing your model and avoid overhangs and unsupported areas as much as possible. You don’t want to end up with a half-molten mess of deformed filament instead of your newest Warhammer figure.
Best Practices and Some General Guides
We’ve mentioned support structures above. It’s a necessity to prevent the model from collapsing during printing. Choose the software of yours that has a feature for it in the slicer software. Also, in order to save costs and time you can use the hollow-out feature for your resin printer. You are also going to need the chosen software to grant you access to resin management, for resin calibration and other fine-tuning options. You are also going to need it to provide a preview of the print, to see how the model will look before printing. Since you will be just taking your first baby steps in the world of resin 3D printers it should come with an easy-to-use and user-friendly interface. It’s nice to have NASA-level tools, but if you can’t understand nor you can use half the features… Then what’s the point. Another trick for saving a tad bit of time is to put more time into the orientation of the model. Proper orientation of it can help reduce the number of supports needed, improve print quality, and as already mentioned, reduce the printing time! Another good rule to live by is to not cheap out on the resin material. Resin printers are a bit more costly than their FFF counterparts, but high-quality resin can affect the print quality, so always use good resin from a reputable manufacturer.
Going on Your Journey Towards Being the Master of Your Printer
Resin printers are messy ones and the first few end products might not be on the level that you’ve dreamt of. But the number of materials available online for making yourself more experienced and creating better and more intricate prints should be more than enough. You have to walk the walk, but your path should be full of tutorials and others to make it easier!
With a solid foundation in technology, backed by a BIT degree, Lucas Noah has carved a niche for himself in the world of content creation and digital storytelling. Currently lending his expertise to Creative Outrank LLC and Oceana Express LLC, Lucas has become a... Read more