What Can Be 3D Printed? Or What Can A 3D Printer Cannot Print?
Good question. Before it gets complicated like a relationship, the answer to such general question in 3D printing models or prototypes may be a never ending list, in categories, according to dimensions, usage or anything you can imagine to serve its purpose. 1. Industries (manufacturing, medical, automotive & etc.)2. Dimensions (millimeter to meters)3. Usage (industrial, business, home, office & etc.) These are just few ways to streamline your search according to interest in the field of 3D Printing. As 3D Printing tech is increasingly becoming ubiquitous in any industry (if not all), there is definitely no reason to under estimate its capabilities. We live up to the high-expectation of our valued clients in implementing and executing demanding intricate bespoke 3D printing jobs given under time constraints in Model Making and Personalized Trophies/Awards combined. Crystal Corp.’s constant growth in expanding its coverage by introducing new products and innovative services in 3D Printing will not disappoint you in any way. 1. 3D Modelling 2. 3D Printing 3. 3D Scanning 4. Prototyping 5. Full Scale Production 6. Post Processing and Finishing What are the basic details you need to provide when going for 3D Printing? 1. 3D file (i.e. .obj or .stl or others) 2. No 3D file? Not a problem. You may provide the item or object for us to 3D scan it for you that you will have the 3D file thereafter. 3. No item or object? Not a problem still. You may provide the drawing with the dimensions, for us to develop it into a 3D file. This is just the basic. What comes next could be 4. The type of finish you require as far as detailing is concerned. I.e. FDM or SLA. FDM may not provide high detail compared to SLA that delivers even the minute details you wish to make visible. 5. Its purpose. If you require it for heavy duty task or just as an accessory or display. This will then identify if filament, nylon or other material can withstand the stress or not applicable at all. 6. Other properties. Such as malleability or flexibility, i.e. for medical purpose in dental or surgery related needs. This stage may impose a complex requirement compared to just a spare part or certain object. Takeaway The answer to the question, “What can be 3D printed?” We do not have the answer for now. But, why? There is no easy way to predict the future when it comes to technology. Who can put a limit to human minds the way things are evolving in our day and age today? Famous people like late Steve Jobs of Apple once made a bold statement, “Who would use a big mobile phone?” Let alone buy one. Samsung might have pioneered it. Until Iphone not only makes big phones now, but also include a Pencil for their Ipads; when on the sideline Steve mocks it (stylus/S pen) during his glory days while bringing to the world the full screen — no physical keypad on a mobile or cellular phone. Thus, our final take, “It remains to be seen.” To stay up-to-date on our latest projects, new products and innovative services, best to subscribe here.
How To Avoid Common Mistakes When Ordering Trophies Or Awards?
Trophies and awards are priceless token in appreciation of your hard work and dedication. What can be a real mess than a spoiler alert cum the big day of the event or occasion you discovered last minute that the crystal trophy or 3D printed award is not what you actually expected. This could just be another worst case scenario of your life! Calm down. Let us discuss in this blog the nitty gritty of the matter that contributed to such turnaround beyond the inevitable. Trophies, awards, mementoes, gifts and giveaways belong to the awards and recognition industry that is a very vital part of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).You must also agree that outside of MICE, crystal trophy, metal awards or 3D printed mementoes are also in demand for sports, small occasion or recognition either retail or small business enterprise such as: 1. Championship Trophy2. Player of the Year Award3. Hole in One4. Best Employee of the Month/Year5. Outstanding Achievement Award6. Loyalty Award7. Best Mom in the World Award8. Best Dad in the World Award9. Wedding gifts and Giveaways10. Many others Do not assume. But be assured.Here’s a short list of important details that you must take a second look at and be sure to double check before and after placing your order.1. Design and size (i.e. ready-made or customized, in mm, cm or inches)2. Material (i.e. made of or built from crystal, 3D print, metal, acrylic or combination)3. Quantity (i.e. may get complicated if in categories)4. Time and date of delivery (i.e. production time)5. Box (cardboard, velvet, leather, wood or combination)Believe it or not, these are often missed out; though not all. But pay careful attention that each of these is equally important to the end-result of your expected trophy or award ordered. The Go-ahead Signal or Approval. This is the most crucial part of the ordering process. You might be raising your eyebrows by now, asking yourself, “but why?” Simply because there is so much to learn and know in ordering trophies and awards more than you thought that it is peanut; with the exemption if you are doing a repeat order perhaps. Allow us to elaborate why? 1. Design and size (i.e. ready-made or customized, in mm, cm or inches)♦ You will need a mock-up or artwork for this, with special attention to the unit of measurement being used.♦ Request for 3 views at least. a) Front view b) Side view c) Perspective view.♦ May not be applicable for standard ready-made designs like, star, circle, rectangle and etc. 2. Material (i.e. made of or built from crystal, 3D print, metal, acrylic or combination)♦ This might just be the deal breaker in terms of weight or price of your trophy or award.♦ 3D printed trophy, award or memento is always less in weight; if not very light when hollow. Since it is normally printed in resin or plastic material.♦ Metal may just give you the opposite value on its weight. Metal trophy and award is more often solid on the inside.♦ Crystal compensates to both. Not light as 3D printed trophy or acrylic memento, and is neither heavy as metal award. 3. Quantity (i.e. may get complicated if in categories)♦ If it is not in bulk, this may not play its part.♦ For bulk order having different sizes, shape or form, this can be as complicated as a relationship.♦ Tedious job? Yes indeed. You really have to check each and every piece to not second guess that all are perfectly done. 4. Time and date of delivery (i.e. production time), and♦ “When do you need it?” or “When is your deadline?” This is an instant response from your trophy or award supplier should you ask for questions like, “I need a crystal trophy for our big event,” “Do you have ready-made design award in metal?”♦ You have to be clear of their answer. As it can go either way. At times you may be told, they need seven (7) days to accomplish the job.♦ Counter ask if, seven (7) days is working days or regardless.♦ The same principle applies to you, should you are asked the same way. 5. Box (cardboard box, velvet box, leather box, wooden box or combination of materials) ♦ Majority may not be particular on the type of box that the trophy will be delivered or collected. To think, you do not display an award on the shelf inside a box. Right? Good point. But not at all in general. In prestigious events, the boxes and awards are both displayed altogether in bigger stage or convention hall, auditorium or open arena.♦ Everybody would agree that, the “package” presentation contributes a lot to the overall work no matter what the product may be. Thus, it is as important as the aforementioned items on the list; if not the most important.♦ You will be surprise that the box can cost higher than the trophy or award for complex high end box like leather, wood combined with crystal, glass or acrylic as an enclosure.♦ Box keeps the product safe and secure, especially for transporting it from one place to another. Takeaways We recommend to refresh and double check the entire provided details, before typing “Approved” and clicking that “send” button to give the go signal to proceed with the production.The “ifs” and “buts” questions can be never ending. One thing that is guaranteed, after going through these tips and tricks you are now an “expert” in pocuring crystal trophies, awards, mementoes, gifts and giveaways. Obviously, that includes other materials or made. From 3D printed trophies, acrylic trophies, metal awards, wooden gifts and giveaways. If you wish to learn more, we have related topics on our Blog-posts page here to fully equip you on your next order should it be far difficult to achieve. But there is always a shortcut to all these. Crystal Corporation (Corp.) does it best to turn your panic into a picnic. Click or tap here now! To tell us, “How may
Why Trophies & Awards Never Go Out Of Style?
For as long as activities, events, recognition, occasion, and celebration exist, trophies and awards can never be out of reach. (which may include plaques, mementoes, souvenirs, gifts and giveaways) Not limited to 1. Foundation or founding anniversary 2. Inauguration3. Graduation4. Product launch5. Exhibition6. Seminars7. Conventions8. Commemorations9. Sports10. Nobel Prize11. Oscars12. Academy Award13. Appreciation Award14. Excellence Award15. Best Employee Award16. Employee of the Year Award17. Top Achiever Award18. Long Service Award19. Loyalty Award In the corporate world it is popularly known as MICE M for Meetings I means Incentives C stands for Conferences and E is Exhibits Yes, undeniably there is more to it. But that would probably be on our next blog. On the retail sector or personal note, let us not forget 20. Birthdays 21. Wedding Anniversaries22. 3D Scanning23. Mother’s and Father’s Day & the list goes on… Customization Perhaps you do not know what “customization” means?Word usage variations are, customize, customizer, customizing or custom-made.Definition you can find in your dictionary: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications. Us at Crystal Corp. we mean, it is the process of creating trophies or awards for your MICE that stands out. One that is unique in size, color, design, shape or form. Limited edition. Exclusive and one-of-a-kind. That is “customization” defined. Since your personality, company, brand or entity is on the line — do not compromise. QuestionHow does Customization works? It is important to know 3 things before pitching-in for customization.1. Date and time of delivery or deadlineIs very crucial in determining the production timeline to get the customized trophy or award done.2. BudgetIs evenly important as with the deadline. Bespoke trophies or custom-made awards come with a price. Now, does this convey it is overly expensive? That only multinational companies or rich people can afford? Well, not exactly. It boils down to the design; that is next on the line. 3. DesignCan be out-of-this-world, if not at times only doable in theory or paper. The design can be either a deal breaker or a game changer. a) Size b) Parts c) Colors and Materials This all are factors that made up the design; but not limited to it alone. Practically speaking, average size with few number of parts, basic solid colors and widely available material will not be a setback meeting your deadline and not so high allocated budget to place your order.
