PVA Filament: The Complete 3D Printing Guide
Being entirely water soluble, and non-toxic, this compound is used extensivly within almost every facet of modern life…
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Polycarbonate Filament: The Complete PC Filament 3D Printing Guide
Polycarbonate filament is an extremely high strength and temperature-resistant material commonly used in parts that need to survive tough conditions, and in a variety of engineering applications. …
Top 7 3D Printing Tips for Beginners
3D printing is an amazing technology whose possibilities are only just beginning to be explored by tens of thousands of enthusiasts around the world. If you’re new …
The Ultimate 3D Printing Glossary
3D printing is an amazing technology that can tend to be confusing at times. A lot of this confusion comes from the numerous technical terms and acronyms …
How to Untangle a Tangled or Knotted Filament Spool
The dreaded filament spool tangle can be a complete deal breaker to any print, and can seemingly strike at any time. If spools are used or stored …
What is the difference between TPE and TPU Flexible Filament?
This article will clear up the confusion surrounding TPU vs TPE, how they’re best used for printing and take you through the steps to achieving best results. Ironically, …
Advanced Overview to Improve 3D Print Finish Quality [Infographic]
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 …
How to 3D Print Clear Filament, More Clearly
Clear 3D Printing. It can be a bit of an enigma, the success of your clear prints down to a number of things. In this guide, we’ll …
HIPS Filament: The Complete HIPS 3D Printing Guide
What do you do when you want to print a more complicated design, one that has overhanging parts that require support or involves a lot of detail? …
The Complete PETG Filament 3D Printing Guide
In this guide, you’ll learn why PETG filament is fast becoming a favorite. We’ll explain what PETG is, how to 3D print PETG perfectly (and some tips …
What 3D Printer Nozzle Size Should I Use? – The Pros and Cons
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 …
3D Printed Items That Sell – How to Make Money With Your 3D Printer!
3D printers are one of the technological marvels of our time, and people get them for many different reasons. Some are hobbyists wanting to try something new, …