Trash Compactor offers products that can be 3D printed in firm or flexible resin, as well as FDM-printed hard plastic.

 

Two main 3D printing options exist: filament (FDM or FFF) and resin (SLA or MSLA). Resin 3D printers excel in producing super-smooth surfaces and fine details, while FDM printers may have limitations due to positioning accuracy, nozzle size, and layer height capabilities.

 

Resin 3D printing involves exposing photosensitive liquid resin to UV LED light beams layer by layer, creating models with intricate detail. The resin, resembling a hard substance, can be brittle in smaller areas.

FDM, or Fused Deposition Modelling, is the most widely available form of 3D printing. It deposits molten plastic layer by layer, heating and extruding a thermoplastic filament.

 

Trash Compactor figures/accessories, digitally designed and 3D printed, are made of high-quality, durable resins. While tough, they can shatter if dropped from a great height. Unpainted figures are default unassembled for safer transit.

 

Assembling Trash Compactor models is easy, so don't be concerned if your figure arrives unassembled. Guidance on assembling resin figures is recommended to avoid issues like paint rub. Resin is safe to handle but not suitable for consumption, children, or pets. Persistent joint movement can cause resin to powder, and repeated removal of items may lead to paint rub, except for Flexi resin, which is softer and doesn't cause paint issues.

 

Handle resin figures with care, avoiding force during limb movement to prevent breaking pegs. Unassembled figures are preferred for ease of assembly after painting.