Inkjet & Digital Printing

THINK PAPER 3D PRINTED MODELS ARE FLIMSY? THINK AGAIN

Friday 19. July 2013 - A common misperception is that 3D printed models made out of paper aren't nearly as strong and durable as parts made from other materials and certainly aren't suitable for functional use. When you consider that compressed paper is essentially wood, it's no surprise that parts made from paper on an Mcor 3D printer look and feel like wood or plastic. And even better, paper parts won't warp like some plastics and photopolymers and won't shatter like certain ceramics and powders.

When I’m at industry events, I can quickly and easily dispel the myth that paper parts aren’t durable by putting the parts into the hands of cynics and telling them to drop them, bang them on the display case and just feel them. I can honestly say that in my experience, 100% of the time they are completely wowed and become believers.
It’s more difficult to prove the strength and durability of paper 3D printed parts among people who haven’t had a chance to examine them in person. So, I created a quick and effective, albeit hokey, video to demonstrate the toughness of a functional Mcor 3D printed bottle opener, made out of ordinary sheets of office paper that you can purchase from your local office supply store, and water-based adhesive. Check it out and you’re sure to become a believer.