Editing 3D Printing (section)

====Types of Printing====
;Stereolithographic Apparatus (SLA)
Traditional SLA technology uses a DLP rear-projection screen or LCD under a vat of UV-cure resin. The projector sends UV light to select points at the bottom of the resin vat, hardening the liquid resin into a solid. DLP 3D printers can image an entire layer of the build all at once, resulting in faster build speeds than FDM. While frequently used for rapid prototyping, the fine detail allows for quality [[Miniatures|minis]] to be printed. However, this type of printing is significantly more complicated, and thus costlier, than FDM printing. The resin itself is also highly toxic if inhaled or exposed to the skin (which can cause debilitating allergic reactions that often become triggered by most forms of plastic as well), and can blind you for life if it gets in your eyes. You will need extensive ventilation, protective gear, and waste disposal systems to use it safely. 

;Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
FDM is a common desktop 3D printing technology for plastic parts. An FDM printer functions by extruding a plastic filament layer-by-layer onto the build platform, like drawing and coloring in an image but in 3D. It’s <s>stinky</s> (just use PLA) but a cost-effective (up to 30 times cheaper than [[Games Workshop|GW]]) and relatively quick method for producing physical models. This is best for creating [[Citadel Hard Foam Terrain|terrain]] or larger models as the lines left behind by the string of semi-solid filament piling on top of itself obliterate any fine details. [[Image:Ender3.jpg|thumb|Costs a fraction of a titan and will make you a legion.]]While not as good for miniatures compared to SLA, FDM is cheaper and somewhat safer since there's no liquid resin to deal with.