3D Printing and Modeling - Revision history

Jschrempp: /* Other sites */

2026-07-21T23:52:15Z

Other sites

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	[http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/S62.12/people/vernelle.noel/Plastic_Snap_fit_design.pdf Design of snap joints in plastic.] A great reference.		[http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/S62.12/people/vernelle.noel/Plastic_Snap_fit_design.pdf Design of snap joints in plastic.] A great reference.

			[https://bumpmesh.com/ Bumpmesh] adds textures to your model's surfaces. Really cool.

	== Ceilings in your model ==		== Ceilings in your model ==

Jschrempp: /* Design Tips */

2026-06-13T16:45:06Z

Design Tips

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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8OgRRF5d8 Dovetail joints] in 3D printing. A nice overview of the technique.		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8OgRRF5d8 Dovetail joints] in 3D printing. A nice overview of the technique.

			[https://youtube.com/watch?v=YnaUSkiGOOE&is=P7KetP7A6Na1LzpH Using binder clip] as a spring in your design.

	== Surface Finishing ==		== Surface Finishing ==

Jschrempp: /* The UPS Store */

2026-05-05T14:23:58Z

The UPS Store

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	You're on this wiki, why not join your [[Maker Spaces\|local community makerspace]]?		You're on this wiki, why not join your [[Maker Spaces\|local community makerspace]]?

	== ~~The UPS Store~~ ==		== By Mail ==
	~~Some UPS Stores are now offering 3D~~ printing~~. I used the UPS Store in Menlo Park. I exchanged email with them, sent them an STL, got a price,~~ and ~~picked up my part the next day. The part was extrusion printed, but in a very good quality. Their price was a bit more than Shapeways for the same part~~.		If you search the internet for "3d printing service" you will find many that will print your model and send it to you.

	= Modeling Software =		= Modeling Software =

Jschrempp: /* Surface Finishing */

2025-11-25T23:26:33Z

Surface Finishing

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	[https://youtu.be/KVf0mbBCygQ?si=N7xPGp12x__m-td- UV Resin and cornstarch] for a mirror smooth finish		[https://youtu.be/KVf0mbBCygQ?si=N7xPGp12x__m-td- UV Resin and cornstarch] for a mirror smooth finish

			== Clever or Interesting Projects ==

			[https://youtu.be/y0Q9F-73Tio?si=TcSwX_rXQepxuO-P&t=149 Dual text illusion made with Fusion 360]

Jschrempp: /* Recycling */

2025-10-29T22:53:39Z

Recycling

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	== Recycling ==		== Recycling ==
	We are often asked about recycling scrap filament. The short story is that we don't. ~~There are~~ companies that recycle plastic ~~but they~~ have concerns about taking in 3D printed scraps:
			We are often asked about recycling scrap filament. The short story is that we don't.

			[https://printcycle.org/ Print Cycle] is a non-profit that recycles 3D printing scrap!

			Some companies that recycle plastic have concerns about taking in 3D printed scraps:

	# They don't know what additives are in the filament		# They don't know what additives are in the filament
	# They worry that the consumer (or Maker Nexus) will mix types of plastic		# They worry that the consumer (or Maker Nexus) will mix types of plastic

	This kind of contamination would hurt the purity of their end product, so they are unwilling to accept consumer scraps.		This kind of contamination would hurt the purity of their end product, so they are unwilling to accept post-consumer scraps.

	There are places that make filament from recycled prints, but they use scrap that they generate so they know its composition. Prusa has [https://blog.prusa3d.com/10-tips-for-saving-filament-money-and-environment_71415/ two interesting] [https://blog.prusa3d.com/prusa-recycling-world-map_83216/ blog posts] about this, and a [https://world.prusa3d.com world map] that shows recycling centers. None are currently in California.		There are places that make filament from recycled prints, but they use scrap that they generate so they know its composition. Prusa has [https://blog.prusa3d.com/10-tips-for-saving-filament-money-and-environment_71415/ two interesting] [https://blog.prusa3d.com/prusa-recycling-world-map_83216/ blog posts] about this, and a [https://world.prusa3d.com world map] that shows recycling centers. None are currently in California.
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	There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com sells recycled filament].		There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com sells recycled filament].

	Do not place filament or failed prints in your community recycling stream -- they are not equipped to recycle these materials, and contaminating their batches (if they fail to separate out the materials properly) can render tons of plastic destined for the landfill. Yes, throwing it in the trash is unfortunate, but hobbyist 3D printing is a very small amount of the plastic ecosystem. See [https://indepak.com/pet-petg-plastic-6-facts-need-know/#:~:text=If%20PET%20AND%20PETG%20are,of%20packaging%2C%20and%20here's%20why. this article from a plastic recycling company] for more.		You should not place filament or failed prints in your community recycling stream -- they are not equipped to recycle these materials, and contaminating their batches (if they fail to separate out the materials properly) can render tons of plastic destined for the landfill. Yes, throwing it in the trash is unfortunate, but hobbyist 3D printing is a very small amount of the plastic ecosystem. See [https://indepak.com/pet-petg-plastic-6-facts-need-know/#:~:text=If%20PET%20AND%20PETG%20are,of%20packaging%2C%20and%20here's%20why. this article from a plastic recycling company] for more.

	= Find a Model =		= Find a Model =

Jschrempp: /* Recycling */

2025-10-17T01:26:58Z

Recycling

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	There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com sells recycled filament].		There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com sells recycled filament].

	Do not place filament or failed prints in your community recycling stream -- they are not equipped to recycle these materials, and contaminating their batches (if they fail to separate out the materials properly) can render tons of plastic destined for the landfill. Yes, throwing it in the trash is unfortunate, but hobbyist 3D printing is a very small amount of the plastic ecosystem. See [https://indepak.com/pet-petg-plastic-6-facts-need-know/#:~:text=If%20PET%20AND%20PETG%20are,of%20packaging%2C%20and%20here's%20why. this article from a plastic recycling company] for more.		Do not place filament or failed prints in your community recycling stream -- they are not equipped to recycle these materials, and contaminating their batches (if they fail to separate out the materials properly) can render tons of plastic destined for the landfill. Yes, throwing it in the trash is unfortunate, but hobbyist 3D printing is a very small amount of the plastic ecosystem. See [https://indepak.com/pet-petg-plastic-6-facts-need-know/#:~:text=If%20PET%20AND%20PETG%20are,of%20packaging%2C%20and%20here's%20why. this article from a plastic recycling company] for more.

	= Find a Model =		= Find a Model =

Jschrempp: /* Shapeways - excellent, moderate price, two weeks */

2025-09-24T13:14:04Z

Shapeways - excellent, moderate price, two weeks

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	== The UPS Store ==		== The UPS Store ==
	Some UPS Stores are now offering 3D printing. I used the UPS Store in Menlo Park. I exchanged email with them, sent them an STL, got a price, and picked up my part the next day. The part was extrusion printed, but in a very good quality. Their price was a bit more than Shapeways for the same part.		Some UPS Stores are now offering 3D printing. I used the UPS Store in Menlo Park. I exchanged email with them, sent them an STL, got a price, and picked up my part the next day. The part was extrusion printed, but in a very good quality. Their price was a bit more than Shapeways for the same part.

	~~== Shapeways - excellent, moderate price, two weeks ==~~
	~~A great service that went bankrupt in 2024.~~

	= Modeling Software =		= Modeling Software =

Jschrempp: /* Tips on Printing */

2025-09-22T02:57:17Z

Tips on Printing

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	A very good [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ZGZe-pbTI video about support material] and how you can optimize it.		A very good [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ZGZe-pbTI video about support material] and how you can optimize it.

			How to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKrDUnZCmQQ make box lids that fit]

	== Other sites ==		== Other sites ==

Jschrempp: /* Techniques */

2025-09-22T02:33:52Z

Techniques

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	= Techniques =		= Techniques =

			== Tips on Printing ==

			A very good [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ZGZe-pbTI video about support material] and how you can optimize it.


	== Other sites ==		== Other sites ==

Jschrempp: /* Recycling */

2025-05-28T23:40:13Z

Recycling

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	There are places that make filament from recycled prints, but they use scrap that they generate so they know its composition. Prusa has [https://blog.prusa3d.com/10-tips-for-saving-filament-money-and-environment_71415/ two interesting] [https://blog.prusa3d.com/prusa-recycling-world-map_83216/ blog posts] about this, and a [https://world.prusa3d.com world map] that shows recycling centers. None are currently in California.		There are places that make filament from recycled prints, but they use scrap that they generate so they know its composition. Prusa has [https://blog.prusa3d.com/10-tips-for-saving-filament-money-and-environment_71415/ two interesting] [https://blog.prusa3d.com/prusa-recycling-world-map_83216/ blog posts] about this, and a [https://world.prusa3d.com world map] that shows recycling centers. None are currently in California.

	There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com~~/versandlabel/ accepts used~~ filament].		There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com sells recycled filament].

	Do not place filament or failed prints in your community recycling stream -- they are not equipped to recycle these materials, and contaminating their batches (if they fail to separate out the materials properly) can render tons of plastic destined for the landfill. Yes, throwing it in the trash is unfortunate, but hobbyist 3D printing is a very small amount of the plastic ecosystem. See [https://indepak.com/pet-petg-plastic-6-facts-need-know/#:~:text=If%20PET%20AND%20PETG%20are,of%20packaging%2C%20and%20here's%20why. this article from a plastic recycling company] for more.		Do not place filament or failed prints in your community recycling stream -- they are not equipped to recycle these materials, and contaminating their batches (if they fail to separate out the materials properly) can render tons of plastic destined for the landfill. Yes, throwing it in the trash is unfortunate, but hobbyist 3D printing is a very small amount of the plastic ecosystem. See [https://indepak.com/pet-petg-plastic-6-facts-need-know/#:~:text=If%20PET%20AND%20PETG%20are,of%20packaging%2C%20and%20here's%20why. this article from a plastic recycling company] for more.