3D Printing spares and upgrades
Monetizing my CAD skills
As an inventor and engineering student learning CAD was inevitable. Mainly utilizing Solidworks, Fusion360 and similar packages I regularly apply these skills to my own personal projects.
Turning an idea into a personal physical item is one thing, but to then sell this file onto others I had to be sure the file was easily printable, suitable for the job and fit a popular need.
Lighter, cheaper, customisable
My first and most popular designs were my airsoft barrel parts. Providing a lightweight cheaper option to the metal spare parts found online, I also saw demand from users for very specific lengths. This is where 3d printing becomes suitable, producing one-off components that can be manufactured and tested within the same day.
Customer Interaction
Selling my own designs meant I took on responsibility for the end result, and with my face on the page it was my reputation at stake. Using Cults3d messaging system and refund tools I could interact with my customers and make sure they were happy with the items they received.
Downloads!
It is incredibly rewarding to see other people download my work, and monetizing my files through Cults3d allowed me to get a little pocket money out of it at the same time. Selling digital goods in this way is a great experience, and I hope to develop it further as my skills and projects list grows!
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