The general-purpose king of 3D printing filament, PLA is by far the most popular FDM printing material. It prints easily while also being compatible with virtually all FDM printers. Better yet, it’s ... Read more
There are a lot of us out there who try every day to make our lives greener. With growing concerns about plastics, energy use, and wasted materials, reducing our carbon footprint has ... Read more
3D printer filaments have a limited shelf life, which is why it’s important to keep them dry whenever possible. Filament dryers and drying methods are imperative for making sure your materials don’t ... Read more
Eco-friendliness has always been a selling point in the 3D printing industry, and today there are many recycled filaments available. Over the past few weeks, I tested a few spools of Sunlu ... Read more
From excessive stringing to full-on nozzle clogs, wet filament can completely ruin the quality of your 3D prints. Luckily, you can use a filament dry box to actively remove the moisture from ... Read more
Tangled filament is one of the most frustrating problems any 3D printing enthusiast can encounter. It wastes material, leads to poor quality or failed prints, and can even be dangerous if left ... Read more
Sanding PLA is my personal favorite technique for smoothing PLA prints to a professional grade. But, it has to be done the right way. By sanding your PLA, you get: With my ... Read more
Found in everything from LEGO bricks to car interiors, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is one of the most popular plastics on Earth. Its high tensile strength and impact resistance makes it ideal ... Read more
Use the calculator below to work out how much filament you have left on a spool. Simply weigh your remaining spool, and select the material. Our calculator will tell you how much ... Read more
Glass transition temperature refers to the temperature at which a material turns from a hard solid to a soft, rubbery state. It’s often confused with melting point, but the two are not ... Read more
You don’t have to have used a 3D printer for long to realize that regular maintenance is a necessary evil. The better you look after your printer, the less time you’ll spend ... Read more
ABS and ASA filaments are both strong and tough materials for 3D printing -but with some key differences ASA has superior UV and weather resistance, making it more suitable for outdoor prints. ... Read more
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