3D Printer
Printers: Bambu Lab X2D, Prusa MINI+
Nozzles: 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm for both printers
Materials: PLA, PETG, ABS
Specs
- Bambu Lab X2D - 10” x 10” x 10” build volume, enclosed with a heated chamber, dual nozzle for two materials/colors in one print
- Prusa MINI+ - 7” x 7” x 7” build volume
Capabilities
- Rapid prototyping - Quick turnaround on functional test parts
- Functional parts - Clips, brackets, housings, and custom fixtures
- Small batch production - Short runs of final or near-final parts
- Complex geometry - Shapes that would be difficult or impossible to machine
Materials I work with
- PLA - General prototyping, dimensional models, low-stress parts. Matte appearance.
- PETG - Stronger parts, better heat resistance, food-safe applications. Glossy appearance.
- ABS - Durable, impact-resistant parts with good heat tolerance. Appropriate for PVC cement bonding.
Process
- Design in Fusion 360 or with AI-assisted G-code generation
- Slice (modeled prints) and optimize print settings in Bambu Studio or PrusaSlicer
- Print with tuned parameters for the material
- Finishing - support removal, sanding, assembly