Frequently Asked Questions

WHY SHOULD I BUY THE MIICRAFT PRINTER THROUGH CREATIVE CADWORKS?

As with any high tech product, a 3D printer is only as good as the support and service you receive. This is where Creative CADworks stands head and shoulders above all others. My brother, Kamal, and I are third generation jewellers and we have touched on nearly every aspect of the industry. We entered the 3D design, printing and manufacturing in 2009.  We have quickly gained a broad range of expertise in digital manufacturing ranging from creating CAD models on Matrix, Rhino and RhinoGold. In addition, we have experience in using a wide range of 3D printing platforms and teaching a wide range of age groups, from children as young as 9 years old, to experienced CAD designers who wanted to learn a new skill or program platform.

We have been the North American distributor of MiiCraft printers since2014 and so we have a very good understanding of the printer.  We are your key contact persons whether you need technical details, printing advice or general customer service questions and all enquiries are handled by us personally. As your digital partner, we will be with you every step of the way from when you first receive and unbox your MiiCraft printer to the first set of prints. We will also provide you with important tips that will allow you to create models that will take advantage of your MiiCraft printer by eliminating the need for supports and maximising the resolution of your printer. And we can also provide valuable guidance in the area of casting and the variety of other materials that we are continually developing and experimenting with it.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers
  • We have been the North American distributor of MiiCraft printers since 2014 and so we have a very good understanding of the printer.
  • We are your key contact persons whether you need technical details, printing advice or general customer service questions and all enquiries are handled by us personally.
  • As your digital partner, we will be with you every step of the way from when you first receive and unbox your MiiCraft printer to the first set of prints.
  • We will also provide you with important tips that will allow you to create models that will take advantage of your MiiCraft printer by eliminating the need for supports and maximising the resolution of your printer and we can also provide valuable guidance in the area of casting and the variety of other materials that we are continually developing and experimenting with it
  • The MiiCraft 3D printer has been built to be a 3D printer from the ground up.
  • All the parts and components have been specifically built and engineered for 3D printing.
  •  The light engine is the key feature of all resin based 3D printers, since this is the component that cures and builds the 3D printed model.
  • The MiiCraft printer uses a LED DLP light engine specifically made for 3D printers, unlike other commercially available printers that use a standard home projector to serve as the light engine.  
  • The teflon vats, which houses the resin, is amongst the least expensive on the market.
  • Each MiiCraft vat will cost US$125, in other available systems these vats can cost upward to US$500.
  • Teflon vats last from 3 to 6 months, based on use and experience when handling the vat itself.
  • During these 3 to 6 months, the vat itself does not need to be replaced. An experienced user may see a longer lifespan when using the vat.
  • The MiiCraft printer does not need to be calibrated when you receive it.  All of the calibration is done during manufacturing and is fixed in place before shipping.  
  • The MiiCraft printer does NOT come with any additional recurring costs related to the slicing software or maintenance.
  • The MiiCraft LED DLP printer has one of the lowest year to year cost of operation. 
  • With the delivery of your MiiCraft printer, you will have everything needed to start to print once you are setup. 
  • As you become more experienced you will need supplies from month to month.
  • For MiiCraft printers that are purchased through Creative CADworks, you will have access to the lowest cost of supplies for the MiiCraft available. 
  • Your castable resin cost will be US$195 per kg, which equates to anywhere between $0.75 to $1.50 for an average sized ring.
  • The cost of a teflon vat will be US$125 per vat, the average lifespan of each vat ranges from 3 to 6 months depending on how diligent you are with the basic maintenance of resin.  Other than these two items, you should not be needing any additional items.
  • There is NO recurring software costs or a maintenance program.  The printer is built to have the simplicity of plug and play technology.
  • Simply put, No.  Each and every MiiCraft is shipped from the factory fully calibrated for immediate use. 
  • As an additional service to our customers, we do an additional calibration before we send out each and every unit. It involves printing a calibration block before we ship out each printer.
  • Packaging and shipping the printer and upon landing to our customer’s location, we immediately print the same calibration block to ensure that there was no damage done during shipping.