Today we will take on an issue that has been a topic of heated discussions and relates directly to the 3D printing industry. The topic is that whether or not 3D printed toys are safe for kids to play with. Many toy makers are now turning towards 3D printing for the manufacture toys, mainly because it saves them time and money.
This popularity of 3D printing in the toy industry has given a rise to the discussion of how safe these 3D printed toys are. There is not one word answer for this, because the safety of the 3D printed objects depends on several factors. We are going to discuss these factors one by one below:
Materials
The biggest determinant of a printed object’s safety is the material that is being used to print the object. 3D printers utilize all sorts of materials to print object with, some of them can be dangerous for children. But materials like play dough, modeling clay, plastic etc, which are usually used to print children’s toys, are very safe for them to use.
Objects
Some printed objects, including toys, aren’t safe for children because they have moving parts that can be a choking hazard for kids or they can edges that can scrape or cut them. You will have to consider different aspects of the toy you are having printed, to decide which age of children is it appropriate for.
Printing Process
Some printing techniques used for printing toys can cause harm to a child’s health, because they may put the toys in their mouth. Here at CADPrintWax, we keep the health of children in mind when we are printing 3D toys. So you can have peace of mind about this fact, when you use our services to have toys printed.
Conclusion
After looking at the information above, it can be said that if you take the necessary precautions and work with the right 3D printing service, the toys that you have printed can be absolutely safe for children of all ages. You can contact us (212-840-0032) to learn about the kind of materials we use to print toys and miniature 3D printing. You can also explore our website to learn more about the process of 3D printing and what kind of services we offer to our clients.