Summary： 3D printing technology shows a wide range of applications in daily life, especially in personalized product creation and home restoration. Through 3D printing, individuals can easily create unique customized gifts and accessories, such as keychains, photo frames and jewelry, to meet personalized needs. Meanwhile, 3D printing offers efficient solutions for repairing and replacing broken items in the home, such as furniture fittings and appliance components.
The popularity of 3D printing technology is not limited to the industrial and manufacturing sectors; it also has a wide range of applications in our daily lives. Here are two specific application scenarios: personalized products and home restoration.
1.Customized gifts
Keychains: design unique keychains, add names, patterns or special shapes. Use easy-to-use software like Tinkercad for modeling, then print with PLA or PETG material.
Photo frames: create photo frames with personalized engraving or embedded designs. Intricate patterns and details can be designed with 3D modeling software to make it a unique gift.
Mugs: Design mugs or coasters with personalized patterns and text. Choose food-grade safe printing materials and perform the necessary post-processing to ensure safe use.
Software Tools: design unique gift models using software such as Blender, Fusion 360, and more. Add uniqueness to your gifts by creating them according to the theme of a holiday or special occasion.
Model Sharing: Upload the designed model files to platforms like Thingiverse or Printables to share with the community and get feedback. And you can also find some interesting projects on our community which you can order the projects directly.
Wedding Souvenirs: design unique cake toppers, seating cards, souvenirs, etc. for weddings. Intricate designs and personalization are possible through 3D printing technology.
Birthday gifts: create customized birthday gifts such as sculptures with birthday wishes, customized puzzles, etc. to increase the uniqueness and commemorative value of the gift.
2.Personalized Jewelry
Rings: design unique ring models, add details and intricate patterns. Printed using DLP or SLA printers and high quality resin materials, then post-treated and polished.
Necklaces and Pendants: create unique necklaces and pendants, choose from different materials and colors and combine them with personalized designs to make them one-of-a-kind accessories.
Watch bands: design and print personalized watch bands using flexible materials such as TPU to ensure comfort and durability.
Mobile Phone Cases: Design cell phone cases with personalized patterns and text, choosing the right materials and colors to make them both beautiful and practical.
Eyeglass frames: design customized eyeglass frames for different styles and needs, using high-strength printing materials to ensure comfort and durability in use.
Plastic: Choose from common materials such as PLA, ABS or PETG, suitable for printing most personalized products.
Resin: Using DLP or SLA printers and resin materials, suitable for printing high-precision and detail-rich jewelry.
Metal: metal jewelry is realized through metal 3D printing or subsequent casting process, adding high-end texture to the jewelry.
1.Restoration of broken items
Furniture Parts: print missing or broken furniture parts such as chair legs, drawer slides, door knobs, etc. Model the parts based on the size and shape of the original part, then print them using a stronger material such as ABS or PETG.
Appliance components: Create broken appliance components such as washing machine knobs, vacuum cleaner parts, etc. Use materials that are resistant to heat and abrasion to ensure the durability and functionality of the components.
Brackets and fixings: print small brackets or fixings to repair broken support structures in your home, such as bookshelf brackets and TV hangers. Use PLA or ABS material, design and print as needed.
Daily necessities: Print repair parts for daily necessities, such as broken coat hangers, hooks, vase bases, etc. With 3D printing, these small problems can be solved quickly and the life of the items can be extende
2.Customized replacement parts
Old equipment: design and print replacement parts for old equipment, such as parts for old cameras, parts for antique furniture, and more. Parts are printed to match the originals through accurate measurement and modeling.
Customized Furniture: Design replacement parts for customized furniture, such as special-sized screws, uniquely shaped connectors, and more. High-strength materials are used to ensure the longevity and reliability of the parts.
Specialized tools: design and print specialized tools and accessories, such as screwdrivers and wrenches for specific purposes. The design is based on demand to ensure the practicality and convenience of the tools.
Creative Repair: Combine creativity and functionality to design and print decorative and practical repair parts, such as repair plates with decorative patterns, customized brackets, etc.
1.Design phase
Tinkercad: a simple modeling tool for beginners, easy to use and quick to create basic models.
Blender: powerful free open source software for complex modeling and detailing.
Fusion 360: suitable for professional design with powerful modeling and engineering features for creating precision parts.
Check the model: use slicing software (e.g. Cura, PrusaSlicer) to check if the model is suitable for printing, adjust the support structure and printing parameters.
Avoid overhang: Ensure that there are no overhanging parts in the model design, and add support structures if necessary to avoid overhanging and misalignment during printing.
2.Printing Stage.
PLA: easy to print, suitable for most daily applications and decorations.
ABS: High temperature and impact resistant, suitable for printing parts that require strength.
PETG: Combines the advantages of PLA and ABS, heat and chemical resistant, suitable for a wide range of applications.
Resin: Suitable for high-precision and detail-rich printing, such as jewelry and small models.
Calibrate the print bed: Make sure the print bed is flat and well calibrated to prevent shifting and warping during printing.
Adjust Parameters: Select the appropriate print temperature, speed, layer height, and fill density according to the material to ensure print quality.
3.Post-processing stage
Removal of supports: use pliers or blades to remove support structures, handle carefully to avoid damaging the print.
Sanding and Polishing: use sandpaper or polishing tools to sand the surface to ensure a smooth, burr-free surface.
Coloring and coating: color or paint as needed, using spray paint or other coating materials to enhance the appearance and durability of the print.
Putting together and testing: installing the printed part in the appropriate location, testing its functionality, and ensuring that it is compatible with and works properly with the original item.
By applying 3D printing technology, you can achieve more personalized and customized products in your daily life, as well as easily repair and replace broken items in your home. This not only enhances the convenience of life, but also increases the fun and creativity of living.
