Dec 2, 2014 | By Alec
It's quite possible to get a bit lost in the very diverse field of FDM 3D printers, where there are so many models to choose from. As printing quality is one of the main elements many 3D printing enthusiasts look for, it's always interesting to see what original prints manufacturers of 3D printers come up with.
Polish 3D printer manufacturers Zortrax has, as the photos illustrate, chosen a very interesting project to showcase their Zortrax M200 3D printer: a "KARO" coffee table. Perhaps not the first thing you'd think of making when pondering the possibilities of a 3D printer, it is nonetheless very original, looks modern and cool and definitely shows what this machine can do. Frankly, it doesn't look 3D printed, but seems to come straight out of a home decoration magazine.
As the Zortrax team explained to 3ders.org, they sought to 3D print a 'geometric and minimalist piece of furniture that fits into any interior. We have placed the coffee table inside a rustic-style home, surrounded by raw elements and white painted walls. This hopefully shows off the classical style of the table, but you could place it in any living room or patio.'
Their KARO coffee table was printed using their signature 3D printer Zortrax M200, that was succesfully released a year ago, after receiving funds through an equally successful Kickstarter campaign. This FDM 3D printer constructed this table using several of their store-brand extrusion filaments: Z-ULTRAT Black, Grey and Ivory.
As can be expected, a project of this size takes some time to complete; after all, their printer's print bed isn't unusually large. Total printing time for this coffee table clocks in at a precise figure of 268 hours and 32 minutes, during which it consumed more than 3 kilos of filament. The glass top (that weighs an extra 7 kilos) obviously wasn't printed.
3D printing technology allows you to shape anything you can think of. As Zortrax team explained, 'With 3D technology, designing and producing furniture isn't an issue any more – of any style. With proper post-processing techniques, you can transform any primary project into good looking final product in a matter of hours, though our table didn't even need any treatment.'
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Thanks for clarifying that the glass wasn't printed. Often this type of articles are misleading in that regard.
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