Caps as objects to be 3D printed

1. Caps as objects to be 3D printed

• These are physical covers or lids for containers, bottles, jars, or other objects.

• Example: A replacement cap for a bottle, a custom lid for a jar, or a protective cover for electronics.

2. Caps as fashion accessories

• Sometimes people design 3D-printed hats or caps (like baseball caps) using flexible materials.

• This is less common, since traditional fabrics are more comfortable, but small-scale or decorative parts of caps can be 3D-printed.

3. 3D printer “caps” in the machine itself

• Could refer to small components or end pieces in a 3D printer, like filament spool caps or protective covers for parts.

If you mean the first one (most common), 3D printing caps usually involves:

• Designing a 3D model in software (like Tinkercad, Fusion 360, or Blender).

• Ensuring the cap fits the container (measuring diameter and threads).

• Printing it with plastic filament like PLA, PETG, or flexible TPU.