Think It. Make It. Podcast Episode #009 – CNC or 3D Printer – Which Should You Buy?

In this episode I talk about the differences between a CNC router/milling machine and a 3D printer and why you might want one over the other… or perhaps both. There are a lot of things that each type of machine will do better than the other and there is a lot to consider when you try to decide on which will best suit your needs. To try and help you figure it out, I discuss the following in this episode: * Should you buy a CNC machine or a 3D Printer?* What does “CNC” mean?* What is a CNC router/milling machine?* What is a 3D printer?* What are the limitations of each type of machine?* How to choose material choices and which machine works best for each* What are the accuracy of each machine type?* How to determine which machine is best for a specific job* What is the reliability of each type of machine?* What is the cost of failure for each type of machine?* Using these machines for business purposes – which would be better? LINKS * Monoprice Select 3D Printer (pictured above) * MatterHackers.com 3D printer/filament supplier * Prusa i3 MK3S Kit 3D Printer (pictured above) * #3DBenchy 3D Print file (Download from Thingiverse)