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While using an enclosed 3D printer is not an absolute requirement, it can provide many benefits in terms of safety and ensuring optimal printing conditions. For example, a enclosure 3d printhelps to eliminate drafts and other external factors that can affect print quality. In addition, from the user's perspective, it reduces noise and controls exposure to odorous gases, and for the printer, it protects it from dust and other exterior elements that can harm the machine and its models.

You can also add an air filter to the case to filter out smoke from the 3D printer, increasing the safety of your 3D printing area. Not to mention that the enclosure 3d print also makes the 3D printer look better and easier to integrate into your workspace. In short, a 3D printer case increases your material compatibility, print quality, and printer usability.

Factors to consider when choosing a 3D printer case

• Accessibility: Whether it is a homemade cover or a re-used enclosure, the design should be such that it does not obstruct access to the printer

• Optional considerations: Some enclosures may have attractive features such as lighting for better visibility, temperature sensors, cameras, or other factors that may make them more desirable.

If you are a Snapmaker 2.0 3D printer user, the 3d printed enclosures will meet your needs! The enclosure takes security to the next level. With the Snapmaker case, you have complete protection for your creations and a safe environment for children and pets. It gives you an extra layer of safety in the manufacturing process,

Other features of Snapmaker enclosure;

ü  Dust isolation. Cover  and turn on the exhaust fan to blow out all the smoke and dust

ü  Noise Reduction. The Snapmaker enclosure reduces noise, so you won't be disturbed while the machine runs. 

ü  Good lighting helps you be creative the way you want, day or night 

ü  Laser reduction. Enclosure plates are specially designed to reduce the impact of laser beams from the Snapmaker 2.0 laser engraving module from class four to the lowest end of class one.

One of the fascinating manufacturing techniques today is 3D printing. One of the main benefits of 3D printing is the ability to produce complex shapes or geometries that would be otherwise impossible to construct by using other processes. Traditionally, 3D printers were costly; thus, they were only available for big corporations, but things have rapidly changed, and now 3D printers have reached the level of quality and price that allows most people to enter the world of 3D printing. You can now easily acquire a 3D printer and 3D printer accessories and start an incredible 3D printing journey!

With a good quality 3D printer, you can turn your ideas into reality! Snapmaker is a company that is outstanding in making 3D printers, and they have won several international awards for their great products. In addition to having the best 3D printers, they also have the best 3D printer accessoriesto enable you to get the best results. Some of the accessories are explained in detail below.

Snapmaker 3D printing accessories

·         3D Printing Filament

The Snapmaker 3D printers use FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology which utilizes 3D printing filament as the raw material. Like any other manufacturing process, the quality of the raw material will directly impact the final printout; even if you have an excellent 3D printer, the printout will not be quality if you use low-quality 3D printing filament. The Snapmaker offers the best high-quality 3D printing filaments. Below is a 3D printing materials listfrom Snapmaker

o   PLA filament (1kg and 500g)

o   PETG Filament (1kg)

o   TPU Filament (1kg)

o   ABS Filament (1 kg)

o   Black Nylon Filament (1kg)

o   PVA Filament (500g)

o   Black High Flow TPU95 Filament (1 kg)

· Accessories for laser engraving and CNC carving

Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D printers enable three functions; that is; 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving. The three fabrication technologies open a door for many applications. For example, with laser engraving, you can engrave fantastic art on a wide range of materials, and with CNC carving, you can create beautiful sculptures from a wide range of materials. Snapmaker itself provides the best 3D printer accessories for laser engraving and CNC carving. Some of the fantastic materials they offer are shown below;

o   Basswood Sheet for Snapmaker 2.0 (5-Pack)

o   POM Sheet (3 Pcs)

o   Frosted Acrylic Sheet for Snapmaker 2.0 (5-Pack)

o   MDF Wood Sheet for Snapmaker 2.0 (5-Pack)

o   Carbon Fiber Sheet (3 Pcs)

o   Basswood Sheet for Snapmaker Artisan (5-Pack)

The budget 3d printerhas been designed with the latest technology and has the most upgraded features. It’s the most powerful CNC machine since it adds the 4th axis to your Snapmaker. With its three-dimensional artwork, you get to excel in making small-sized sculptures and desktop miniatures. Using the Snapmaker 2.0 rotary module has got quite a number of advantages. Some of them are discussed below.

1.      The Control is Precise

In the process of using the budget 3d printer, there is a continuous angle rotation of 360 degrees with an angular of 45 degrees per second, making the fastest sculptor. This type of rotary module has very precise control of 0.2, 1, and 5-degree rotation on the touchscreen, giving you the ability to see the difference in every motion that takes place.

2.      Safety Features

It’s not that you’ll always have a smooth printing interface. At some point, you may experience a problem while you’re in the process of making carves, and you need to stop the operation. The Snapmaker 2.0 Emergency Stop Button has been installed, which you get to press in case something goes wrong. It has been designed to provide an extra layer of safety when you’re doing laser engraving and CNC carving. You only need to press this stop button in case of any issue, and your operation comes to a halt. Being able to pause your operation helps you in avoiding causing more damage to your object.

3.      Ability to Carve Hollow Objects

Not all printing objects are equally shaped. There are those that are hollow and have got unequally shaped outer shells. Making the desired shapes and curves on such objects is not an easy task. But with the 3d printer supplies, there is software that does the crucial job of carving such hollow objects and unequally shaped outer shells. There is 4-axis connection support that enables the X, Y, Z, and B axes to move together for the rotary module to have complete control.

Furthermore, the Snapmaker rotary module is worth considering because you can use it with any printing material of your choice. It’s able to generate 4-axis projects directly with free Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, enabling you to create designs easily from scratch. With the 100:1 reduction gear and its ability to rotate at a minimum angle of 0.1 degrees, you can work on any surface without missing any step.