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Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers are what many choose as their first 3D printer. They are cheap, easy to use, and unlike resin 3D printers, require no post-processing. The printing process involves an extruder squeezing out layers of hot plastic (filament) along a specific path or sequence. Each layer builds on the previous one, creating 3D objects as it adds layers. In the past, FDM printers lacked the precision of resin 3D printers, but the precision and quality of FDM have greatly improved to the point where it can challenge resin printers for some projects.
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing is primarily used for resin 3D printing and uses UV light to build layers of a 3D print. The layered process is activated by shaped UV light exposure, which adds onto the previous layer, as if pulling the print out of a vat of liquid resin. Resin 3D prints can produce incredible details, with near-invisible layer lines, but there is a cost to this. Typically, you can only print smaller projects, and there is a lot of post-processing to take care of. The smaller project angle largely sees resin 3D printers used to make models and miniatures, though some engineers use resin parts for precision. The post-processing refers to washing and curing the resin projects before they are handled. That is a laborious process, but luckily, we have found a great deal on a wash and cure station.
Here are a few FDM and resin 3D printers for you to choose from. We have even included links to our reviews, warts and all, so that you have all the details that you need below to make an informed purchase. Elsewhere, some of our favorite 3D printer vendors are also running sales on their best 3D printers, including Bambu Labs, Elegoo, and Prusa.
There are mainly two consumer methods of 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modeling and resin (SLA).
FDM is primarily used for large prints and is often the first choice for newcomers to 3D printing.
Resin (SLA) is used for precision prints. If you are printing for engineering projects or for wargaming miniatures and sculpts, then resin is what you need.
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