How It's Made
From digital design to physical product. Here's what goes into each piece.
Design
Everything starts in Fusion 360. I sketch out the concept, model it in 3D, and iterate until it's right. Most designs go through 3-5 versions before I'm happy.
CAD modeling, dimensions, tolerances—all figured out here.
Slice
The 3D model gets converted into instructions my printer can understand. I tweak settings like layer height, infill, and supports for the best results.
Using Cura with custom profiles I've developed over time.
Layer by layer, the printer builds the object from the ground up. Print times vary from 2 to 12+ hours depending on complexity.
PLA heated to 200°C, bed at 60°C, 0.2mm layers.
Post-Process
Remove supports, sand rough edges, check dimensions. If something isn't right, it goes in the recycle bin and I print again.
Quality control is where most of my time goes.
Ship
Packed carefully with protection, labeled, and sent out. I ship USPS for domestic orders, usually arrives in 3-5 days.
Every package includes a thank you note.
Technical Details
About PLA
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is my go-to material. It's made from renewable resources like corn starch, making it biodegradable and eco-friendly.
It's strong enough for everyday use, has a clean matte finish, and doesn't have any harsh chemical smells during printing.
The only downside is heat sensitivity—don't leave PLA products in direct sunlight or a hot car. Indoor use is ideal.
Pros
- • Biodegradable and eco-friendly
- • Clean matte finish
- • No toxic fumes
- • Good detail reproduction
Considerations
- • Keep away from heat sources
- • Best for indoor use
- • Wipe clean with damp cloth