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3D printing for beginners

3D Printing Help Centre

3D PRINTING HELP CENTRE

In the 123-3D help centre, we answer all your questions about 3D software and printer settings, problems you may experience during or after 3D printing and other 3D-related topics.

Everything about 3D printing for beginners

Would you like to start 3D printing, but it seems very complicated to you and you don't know where to start? 123-3D is happy to help you!
What is 3D printing?
What does a 3D printer look like?
Which 3D printer filling should I choose?
Which 3D printer software is suitable for beginners?
Which 3D printers are suitable for beginners?

What is 3D printing?

3D Printing is the process of building up an object layer by layer based on a digital design. A 3D object can be printed in two different ways; with plastic filament via an FFF/FDM 3D printer or with liquid resin via a Resin printer. Besides the difference in material use, the technique for building the 3D print is also different. Would you like to know which type of printer suits you best? Then read our article called: '3D printer vs. Resin printer'. 
 

What does a 3D printer look like?

Never seen a 3D printer? In the overview below you will find an image of both an FFF/FDM printer and a Resin printer. We have labelled the most characteristic parts for you so that you can master the basics of 3D printing in no time.
 

FFF/FDM 3D printer

Resin printer

Would you like to know more about these or other 3D-related terms? Then consult our 3D glossary. 

Which 3D printer filling should I choose?

When determining the type of filling or material that you need for your 3D printer, the printing technique is first and foremost decisive. In addition, the application of your 3D object is also important to consider when choosing the material you will use. Some types of filament or resin are very strong with excellent mechanical properties, while other materials are very flexible. Read more about choosing the right '3D printer refill'.

Which 3D printer software is suitable for beginners?

Would you like to know which 3D printer software you need and which 3D software systems are the most user-friendly? Then it is first of all important to know that you need not one but two types of software: a 3D design software and a slicer software. If you are new to this, it may sound complicated, but it doesn't have to be. There are many different types of software available for beginners. Learn more about choosing the right '3D printer software for beginners'.

Which 3D printers are suitable for beginners?

Have you become enthusiastic and would you like to start 3D printing, but find it difficult to make a choice? If you do not have any technical experience, it is best to choose a plug-and-print or resin 3D printer where you can start printing almost immediately. Are you a hobbyist and/or technically skilled? Then an easy-to-assemble 3D printer kit is also an excellent option to get acquainted with 3D printing.

Would you like to know which specific type is suitable for you? View our top 5 3D printers for beginners.

Do you have another question?

Have you not been able to find the answer to your question in the overview above? At 123-3D.ie we are busy with 3D printing every day and we like to follow every development. We are happy to share the knowledge and experience that we have built up over the years with you in our 3D printing help centre!
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