Print Workshop
Workshop Supplies
Choose equipment and consumables based on what you print, how often you print it, and how you deliver it.
Choose a printer for your jobs
Start with the dimensions of your largest recurring part. Leave room for brims, supports, and any parts you want to print together. Check whether the manufacturer supports the materials you plan to use and whether replacement plates and hotends are easy to buy locally.
Before adding a second machine, time one typical order from slicing through packing. If cleanup or packing takes the longest, a faster printer may do little to shorten delivery.
Compare filament by usable weight
Check the net filament weight and the delivered price. A 750 g spool that costs 600 delivered works out to 800 per kg. For an 80 g job that purges another 12 g, the material costs 73.60 in the same currency.
Check filament diameter, spool dimensions, and any feeder restrictions before buying in bulk. If color matching matters across a run, print a sample from the batch before committing to the order.
Stock the spares that prevent downtime
Make a short list of parts that would stop you from finishing an order if they failed. Verify the exact printer model and revision when buying a spare hotend, nozzle, or build plate. Check the slicer profile before swapping nozzle sizes.
Pack finished prints for shipping
Measure the part after wrapping it, then choose a box with room for cushioning on every side. Protect thin protrusions separately and fill gaps so the part cannot slide. Give the closed box a gentle shake before sealing it.
Weigh and measure the packed box before quoting shipping. Include the box, cushioning, tape, and label in the job’s packaging cost.