Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) can be a great choice if you’re looking for a quick prototype with a strict budget, or if you’re after a dazzling color range or sparkly finish. Unfortunately, because of the way the technology works – with the molten material being deposited from a nozzle, layer by layer – some geometries…
If you are uploading your model to Craftcloud® to have it CNC machined, in addition to the STEP (or .STP) file, adding a 2D technical drawing can be key. While the former can provide the part’s geometry, the latter is important to communicate specific tolerances, thread details, and internal features. A Must A 2D technical…
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) are two very different additive manufacturing technologies offered by Craftcloud®. One stands out for the versatility it allows for in terms of geometries, while the other can be very budget-friendly. Which one would be most suitable for your project? The Technologies in a Nutshell MJF, developed…
Craftcloud® offers a broad range of materials for CNC machining and 3D printing. If you need high-heat engineering parts, you might want to consider what you can achieve from the different options both in terms of how the material will perform, as well as what shape can be created by each technology. CNC Machining Because…
At Craftcloud®, you’ll find a wide range of materials for projects – and this is especially true for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Among the characteristics and features that different filaments have to offer, composites (a base material like PLA or PETG combined with carbon fiber or glass) increase even more what’s possible. When…
Glide Soles shares a bit about how Craftcloud® played a part in their venture of 3D printed slip-on sole protectors. Could you tell us a little about Glide Soles? Glide Soles develops removable slip-on sole protectors that fit over sneakers, football boots and court shoes, helping protect original shoe outsoles from everyday wear while extending…
Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) are additive manufacturing technologies offered by Craftcloud®. While they both use lasers in their processes, these differ, and while they can provide high-detail results, each stands out for specific use cases. The Technologies in a Nutshell SLA is a 3D printing technology that uses a concentrated ultraviolet (UV)…
Craftcloud® offers a range of manufacturing services, and among them, CNC machining enables you to create projects with a range of steels, engineering plastics, composites, and more. While many of these materials offer plenty from the start, post-processing can further increase their functionality, durability, and aesthetic finish. Bead blasting and tumble polishing are two of…
When deciding what material to use for your CNC machining project at Craftcloud®, the initial defining factors might be price and strength. But when can a polymer be a worthy alternative to metal? The different metals available for CNC machining purposes provide, among other features, strength and durability. While this is undeniable, it can also…
Craftcloud® offers a variety of 3D printing technologies, with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) among the most popular. Do you know which one’s best for your project? The Technologies in a Nutshell FDM is an additive manufacturing process that builds objects by extruding melted filament. The machine deposits this material layer-by-layer onto a…
