3D Printing Pens

1. What is a 3D pen used for?

3D pen is used for drawing a raised three-dimensional graphic on a piece of paper or any flat surface. 3D pens are popular because you can draw a raised graphic in mid-air allowing you to make instant 3D structures right in front of you.

2. What material is used in a 3D Printing Pen?

3D pen uses plastic thread made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ("ABS"), polylactic acid ("PLA"), or "FLEXY", thermal polyurethane ("TPU") that is melted and then cooled through a patented process while moving through the pen and can then be used to hand-make 3D objects.

3. Is a 3D pen good for kids?

Yes! 3D pen is good for kids, they will enjoy creating with 3D printer pens. With a 3D pen, kids will learn creative thinking, spatial visualization, and problem-solving. We recommend 3D pens for children aged 6 and up. A kid-friendly 3D pen can be used by children as young as six.

4. Can you use a 3D pen on paper?

Yes, for that the tip of the pen must touch the paper in order for the "ink" to hit it. We recommend making an "anchor" with the filament by pressing down into the paper until you see a small blob, ensuring that the plastic is securely anchored to the paper. Then you can lift your hand off the page or move around freely.

5. Do you need a printer for a 3D pen?

No, you don't require a printer for a 3D pen. You can directly create 3D structures with just the pen, and not depend on a printer for the 3D output.

6. Does the 3D pen really work?

Does the 3D pen really work? Yes, they really work. You can actually create and 3D design from your imagination if what you want to create is a 3D model by hand.

7. How long does a 3D pen last?

3D pens last for as long as 15 years and even more sometimes

8. How 3D Printing Pens Work?

The working of a 3D printing pen is simple. Because the pens use polymer filament as the material, the operation is as simple as melting the material in a heat chamber extruding it through the tip (read nozzle) of the pen and depositing the material on any platform. The user can then move the 3D pen around to draw various figures and shapes. 

The melted material oozing from the nozzle quickly cools, allowing the deposited material to stand on its own. Once cooled, the plastic shape retains its shape and is permanent. The heating temperature is set according to the material used in the pen. A 3D pen can only use a limited number of materials. 

A material that can be used in a 3D printing pen must melt quickly when heated and solidify quickly after being extruded from the pen. The user should also keep in mind that he should not use the 3D pen like a regular pen. The pen should be moved slowly to draw figures and keep their shape.