3d printing

Question 1

advantages of 3d printing

Answer 1

parts are strong, parts are lightweight, low cost per print/prototype, materials can be low-cost, high level of accuracy, no waste materials, continuous production, variety of colours available, product can be tested

Question 2

advantages of 3d model making

Answer 2

provides a tactile physical product, unskilled people who are skilled in 3d modelling can create accurate physical models, quicker than making an accurate/complex physical model manually, proportions can be evaluated from the physical 3d printed model, the physical model can be tested for safety, the 3d printed model would use less material compared to making a physical product.