Originally Posted by
Luke.marsh96
Okay I have a business idea, and after a lot of research i am starting to think 3d printing will be a viable production method.
[What makes you think that? What other production methods are you comparing it to?]
The product will weigh about 40 grams.
I will be spending between £1-2,000 on the printer, maybe more or less, too early to know.
With a printer around this budget how long will it take to print a 40 gram product roughly?
[It depends on how thick the layers are that you lay down, the size of the orifice and filament, and the speed the printer operates at.]
how reliable are printers at this budget? (as down time could cause problems)
[They vary a lot, but generally the more expensive ones are more reliable (although there are exceptions).]
Are they easy to repair/get hold of spares?
[It depends on which one you're talking about.]
I've looked at plastics, but is it easy to get hold of different plastics with different properties? (my knowledge on this part is basically nothing)
[Yes, that's easy, if you've got internet, a credit card, and some time to wait for deliveries.]
Roughly how much do they cost to run?
[How much is your time worth?]
If anyones got any other knowledge or ideas that you think will be of use to me, please share, I'll appreciate it a lot!
Thank you for reading,I hope you can help! i really appreciate it!
Luke