A 3-D Printer is a machine which prints out 3-D objects. Just like a 2-D printer scans a paper and print out another paper, 3-D printer has a 3-D Scanner to scan a 3-D object. This Scanner makes a 3-D model image which is sent to 3-D printer’s computer. Latest 3-D printer’s accuracy is in 40 microns, (A Human Hair). 3-D printers are existing from 30 years, but used in High-Tech corporations. A commercial 3-D Printer is not less than 2.5 Million rupees. They are widely used by High-Tech Corporations. (e.g Z-Corporation)
Uses: Uses of 3-D printers are almost all fields, mainly:
- Medical
- Dental
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Art and Sculpture
What is a “RepRap” 3D printer?
The word RepRap stands for Replicating Rapid prototype. RepRap is human’s first General purpose Rapid Prototype machine. Prototype means a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied. RepRap is about making self-replicating machines, and making them freely available for the benefit of everyone. It also means that – if you have one RepRap you can print lots of useful stuff, and you can print another RepRap for a friend…It is just like a 3D printer, reduced in size and weight but produces the output in the thermoplastic form and do not have the accuracy like 3D printers. It uses different types of plastic (e.g PLA, ABS, Acrylic etc). This picture on right side is the first RepRap 3D Printer made in Pakistan, Fortunately I am the First guy to make RepRap in Pakistan Successfully working. Here are some Examples Which i have made out of my 3D Printer.
