🖇️ Complete Guide to 3D Printed Props

🟢 3D Printer Selection & Setup (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Equipment Buying Guide

◼ Entry-Level Setup:

◼ Professional Setup:

2️⃣ First-Time Setup Process

◼ Assembly:

◼ Calibration:

🟢 Modeling Techniques

1️⃣ Beginner Tutorial (Lightsaber Example)

◼ Basic Modeling:

◼ Advanced Techniques:

2️⃣ Model Optimization

◼ Support Structures:

◼ Split Printing Strategy:

🟢 Precision Parameter Tuning

1️⃣ Material-Specific Settings

◼ PLA (Polylactic Acid):

◼ PETG (Glycol-Modified PET):

◼ TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane):

◼ Additional Notes:

2️⃣ Advanced Parameters

◼ Layer Height:

◼ Infill Patterns:

🟢 Post-Processing Techniques

1️⃣ Support Removal Protocol

◼ Tool Selection:

◼ Removal Steps:

2️⃣ Painting Process

◼ Surface Preparation:

◼ Professional Painting:

🟢 Quality Control & Improvement

1️⃣ Defect Solutions

◼ Layer Separation:

◼ Detail Loss:

2️⃣ Precision Verification

◼ Dimensional Check:

◼ Strength Tests:

🟢 Cost & Time Management

1️⃣ Project Phase Breakdown

◼ Modeling (25% time | 5% cost):

◼ Printing (40% time | 70% cost):

◼ Post-Processing (35% time | 25% cost):

2️⃣ Cost-Saving Tips

◼ Material Savings:

◼ Energy Efficiency:

3️⃣ Professional Recommendations:

◼ 3D Printing Log:

◼ Safety Standards:

🧴Prop Maintenance & Care Guide

🧽 Daily Cleaning

🧽 Storage Methods

🧽 Regular Inspections & Repairs

🧽 Convention Emergency Kit

🧽 Long-Term Maintenance

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