PETG Glass Transition Temperature: Fully Explained
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
How to Use 3D Printer Cleaning Filament (Full Guide)
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 vs ASA: Which Filament is Most UV Resistant?
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
Ultimate Guide to PMMA/Acrylic Filament 3D Printing
Are you looking to expand the horizons of your 3D printing? If you need a material that produces results that range from translucent to nearly transparent, PMMA filament may be the solution ... Read more
10 Best Carbon Fiber Filament Blends in 2024
Carbon fiber filaments have an incredible strength-to-weight ratio, good tensile strength, and resistance to corrosion and fatigue. They use tiny fibers cut to 0.01mm strands, blended with filaments like PETG and Nylon ... Read more
3D Printing PLA Filament – Best Temp and Speed Settings
PLA is very probably the most popular 3D printing filament around. There’s a good reason for that popularity. It’s one of the easiest materials to work and print with, giving good results ... Read more
PETG Filament Guide (Best Speed and Temperature Settings)
Is PLA or ABS not cutting it anymore? For something more durable that can handle higher temperatures than PLA, but is easier to print than ABS – PETG is the filament for ... Read more
HIPS Filament: Complete 3D Printing Pros & Cons
HIPS is my go-to filament for helping to print complicated designs with overhangs that require support. However, HIPS isn’t just a support material. It might be one of the most underrated 3d print filaments ... Read more
TPE vs TPU Flexible Filament Differences for 3D Printing
You want to start using 3D printer flexible filaments? But with all the choices out there, it can be a bit daunting to decide which one to go for. The two serious ... Read more
Best PVA Filament – Complete Guide to 3D Printing PVA
Being entirely water soluble, and non-toxic, this compound is used extensivly within almost every facet of modern life...
Can You 3D Print Clear Plastic? (Best Clear Filament)
In this guide, I’ll take you through everything I’ve learned about 3D printing clear plastic over the past couple of years – including which materials can be printed clearly, and the steps you ... Read more
The Best 3D Printing Speed Settings For Every Filament
Print speed is one of the most important settings when 3D printing. It affects both print speeds and the quality of printed parts, and therefore the likelihood of errors and failures. The ... Read more
