The XYZprinting Nobel 1.0 3D printer is a professional-grade SL printer with a consumer price tag. Most affordable 3D printers on the market use Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), melting strands of hard plastic to create 3D models. This affordable 3D printer is a Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA or SL) and uses UV lasers and liquid photopolymer resin to create 3D objects.
It may sound complicated, but it is actually very easy to create unique objects with this SL 3D printer, even if you are a beginner. The printer comes fully assembled in the box, so all you have to do is switch out the resin cap, plug in the auto-refill tube and insert the tray. As with FFF 3D printers, you use STL computer files to create models using the Noble 1.0.
Once you select a file, you can transfer it to the printer either via USB cable or flash drive if you prefer untethered printing. The printer s onboard screen is extremely convenient, and it walks you through steps, shows you progress, helps you adjust settings and lets you select prints. In our testing, we found that this 3D printer is just as easy to use as any FFF printer. The Nobel 1.0 also has a comparable print capacity; 5 x 5 x 8 inches is plenty of room for small prints and creative models.
When you select a model file, the printer calculates how much resin is needed and fills the reservoir. The platform submerges into the resin and raises so the laser can solidify the liquid resin. The platform then dips into the resin again for the next layer. It's sort of like dipping a strawberry into chocolate just as liquid chocolate hardens in a strawberry shape as it cools, based on the information in the 3D file, the resin hardens into a shape when hit by a laser.
A UV laser is a really efficient way to create 3D models. The resolution is incredible and details are very precise. The Nobel 1.0 can create a layer thickness between 0.025- and 0.1-millimeters, which translates to a very smooth surface and high-quality print. You're protected from the laser itself by a thick, tinted shell that acts as a lid enclosure for the printer. You can still view your printing models, but you're completely removed from any dangers the resin and laser could present.
This 21-pound printer was easy to move around our test lab, and all the accessories we needed were included in the box. You need to wear the provided gloves when handling the resin, as it can irritate your skin. However, the resin itself comes in a 500-gram bottle and doesn t require measuring or pouring.
We did find that cleaning up resin prints is messier than the finish work required for PLA, ABS and other plastic 3D printer filaments. On one hand, it's nice to not scrape and painstakingly remove supports yourself since they just dissolve in the alcohol. On the other hand, it s inconvenient to wear gloves, the resin is sticky and the alcohol vapors can be a little strong. When your print is done with its alcohol bath, it is helpful to place it in direct light. Sunlight or light from a UV lamp helps cure the resin so it loses its sticky texture and adopts a glossy finish. Rotate your model until all sides, nooks and crannies have their day in the sunlight and you're done.
During our tests, we also found the printer needs to initialize for 10 minutes every time it turns on. This is a substantial wait but otherwise easy to work around. The software is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
The incredible quality of the models the Nobel 1.0 produces really says everything about this SL 3D printer. In addition, it is easy to use. Although SL 3D printers are relatively new to the consumer marketplace, the XYZprinting Nobel 1.0 is extremely accessible for users of any 3D printing skill level.
It may sound complicated, but it is actually very easy to create unique objects with this SL 3D printer, even if you are a beginner. The printer comes fully assembled in the box, so all you have to do is switch out the resin cap, plug in the auto-refill tube and insert the tray. As with FFF 3D printers, you use STL computer files to create models using the Noble 1.0.Once you select a file, you can transfer it to the printer either via USB cable or flash drive if you prefer untethered printing. The printer s onboard screen is extremely convenient, and it walks you through steps, shows you progress, helps you adjust settings and lets you select prints. In our testing, we found that this 3D printer is just as easy to use as any FFF printer. The Nobel 1.0 also has a comparable print capacity; 5 x 5 x 8 inches is plenty of room for small prints and creative models.
When you select a model file, the printer calculates how much resin is needed and fills the reservoir. The platform submerges into the resin and raises so the laser can solidify the liquid resin. The platform then dips into the resin again for the next layer. It's sort of like dipping a strawberry into chocolate just as liquid chocolate hardens in a strawberry shape as it cools, based on the information in the 3D file, the resin hardens into a shape when hit by a laser.A UV laser is a really efficient way to create 3D models. The resolution is incredible and details are very precise. The Nobel 1.0 can create a layer thickness between 0.025- and 0.1-millimeters, which translates to a very smooth surface and high-quality print. You're protected from the laser itself by a thick, tinted shell that acts as a lid enclosure for the printer. You can still view your printing models, but you're completely removed from any dangers the resin and laser could present.
This 21-pound printer was easy to move around our test lab, and all the accessories we needed were included in the box. You need to wear the provided gloves when handling the resin, as it can irritate your skin. However, the resin itself comes in a 500-gram bottle and doesn t require measuring or pouring.
We did find that cleaning up resin prints is messier than the finish work required for PLA, ABS and other plastic 3D printer filaments. On one hand, it's nice to not scrape and painstakingly remove supports yourself since they just dissolve in the alcohol. On the other hand, it s inconvenient to wear gloves, the resin is sticky and the alcohol vapors can be a little strong. When your print is done with its alcohol bath, it is helpful to place it in direct light. Sunlight or light from a UV lamp helps cure the resin so it loses its sticky texture and adopts a glossy finish. Rotate your model until all sides, nooks and crannies have their day in the sunlight and you're done.During our tests, we also found the printer needs to initialize for 10 minutes every time it turns on. This is a substantial wait but otherwise easy to work around. The software is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.The incredible quality of the models the Nobel 1.0 produces really says everything about this SL 3D printer. In addition, it is easy to use. Although SL 3D printers are relatively new to the consumer marketplace, the XYZprinting Nobel 1.0 is extremely accessible for users of any 3D printing skill level.
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