I was a CNC Plasma/Flamecut tech for 20 years before I became rich selling online. You're gonna need CAD / CAM software. There are many out there, I personally like Rhino.
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On a serious note though, what are you planning to do with a 3D printer, and how much are you wanting to spend on one? There's a lot of factors here to decide on a model.
I really wanted one a few years ago, for a gimicky purpose. But I never got around to buying one since I knew the excitement wont last.
But something interesting I found out was that (in the UK) there are services whereby you send them your CAD - design, and they would print the 3D model and send it to you for a reasonable fee.
So if your after one for the same reasons as me, have a look into 3D printing services.
I've always wanted to get a 3D printer, but just haven't had the "go" to buy one. I think it would just be one of those toys i buy and then stuffed in a cupboard somewhere when 've got bored after a couple of days.
On a serious note though, what are you planning to do with a 3D printer, and how much are you wanting to spend on one? There's a lot of factors here to decide on a model.
Looking to design various things in ABS, plastic, metal, rubber - want to develop some conceptual prototype stuff.
Exploring top of the line 3D printer - budget in the four digit range I guess but I see these printers from 300$ to 1.5k per.
Looking to design various things in ABS, plastic, metal, rubber - want to develop some conceptual prototype stuff.
Exploring top of the line 3D printer - budget in the four digit range I guess but I see these printers from 300$ to 1.5k per.
3D printers don't have to be expensive to be good. Most consumer 3D printers uses ABA and PLA, and these are great and very economical for prototyping.
One printer I've been eyeing on is the FlashForge Creator Pro, and it's about $900 news.
Regarding 3-D printers... 
