Hackaday: FDM 3D printing traditionally operates on a layer-by-layer basis, using a flat bed to construct parts. However, [Humphrey Wittingtonsworth IV] demonstrates in his video how this process can be significantly enhanced in terms of mechanical strength and print speed by experimenting with printing on a rotating rod instead of the standard flat bed.
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This idea for 3D printing is very interesting and something I had never considered. It makes complete sense to use a spinning rod if you were 3D printing something like a spring or coil, as suing a traditional method would probably take more time and would definitely use more material for building supports to make sure the print did not collapse. I wonder if this idea has been thought of by 3D printer companies like Creality or Raise3D and whether or not they have made parts like this that could be an additional component to their printers. I'm also curious as to whether these companies knew about this fact and decided against creating rotational usage just because it would cost more to make and they could make more money from the increased filament usage on a normal 2D base plate. In any instance, this idea is very cool and can lead to more possibilities when 3D printing, but must be harder to set up than some hobbyists are willing to put in to altering their machine in this way.
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