How To Fix Filament Sticking To Your Nozzle
One of the most frustrating and even harmful problems you might run into is your 3D printer filament sticking to the nozzle. There are a few reasons why this could happen, depending ... 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
What To Do With Empty Filament Spools? Our Top 10 Ideas
Used filament spools can soon pile up if you’re 3D printing quite a bit. Luckily, there are plenty of useful things you can do with your old spools! In this article, we’ll ... 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
What’s the Best 3D Printer Nozzle Size to Use?
When browsing for your last printer, 3D printer nozzle size may well have been the last thing on your mind. It’s an often overlooked detail. Depending on what you need to print; ... Read more
3D Printing Infographic to Improve Finishing Quality
One of our biggest gripes about 3D printing is that your finished print invariably ends up looking, well… a bit 3D printed. Sometimes that’s fine, but other times it’s not. Here are our ... Read more
Ultimate 3D Printing Glossary: All Terms & Vocabulary
3D printing is an amazing and accessible technology – but some of the technical terms and acronyms can be a little confusing for beginners. The aim of this printing glossary is to ... Read more
44 Common 3D Print Problems – Troubleshooting Issues 2023
You’re here because you’ve either just had a complete 3D print failure, or your prints aren’t quite perfect. We don’t settle for less than perfect, so we don’t expect you to either. ... Read more
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
Best Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrades in 2023 (V2 & Pro)
While excellent budget machines overall, the Ender 3 and its successor models (until the S1 and S1 Pro) still employ a Bowden extruder setup. Stringing, inconsistent flexible material printing, and difficult retraction ... Read more
How Long Does 3D Printing Take? – Simply Explained
3D printing can last 20 minutes, several hours, or even days. It all depends on your printer type, object size, and model complexity. Large objects with intricate shapes generally take longer than ... Read more
