Has this ever happened to you? You set up a print job to run. Everything starts smoothly and looks good. The material is flowing well. There appears to be adequate adhesion to ... Read more
In this article, we explain why you use infill, how to use it and how to decide the right percentage to use â to maximize strength or cost savings. Weâll then cover any ... Read more
Acetone Polishing (Smoothing) of ABS and ASA â a step-by-step guide FDM (FFF) 3D printers often produce a final object that while being mechanically sound, tends not to have that âprofessional lookâ ... Read more
Your 3D prints are now coming out great & looking as they should, but then again, theyâre still looking like theyâre 3D printed. Whether youâre printing for business, want to rescue a not-quite-perfect ... Read more
âMmm, who loves the smell of freshly baked prints?â * *(Nobody loves the smell of heated plastic; always print and anneal in well-ventilated areas) In this article, weâre going to explain what â3D printer ... Read more
The difference? Bridges on the left, and the right is an increasingly proportionate overhang In this guide, weâll explain how to defy gravity and pull off those hard-to-print objects without resorting to needing hard-to-remove ... Read more
In this article weâll cover why you may want to fuse filaments together, why you perhaps shouldnât do it â and weâll cover our top 3 methods if you really still want to do it anyway. ... Read more
Need to make your prints look super smooth? Or perhaps you just want rid of those layer lines to make your print look more âfactory finishedâ? For any 3D printing materials that ... Read more
In this guide, weâre going to cover what causes warping, and how to remedy it. Including tips for specific materials, and how to make sure it doesnât happen again! If youâve used ... Read more
In this guide, we break down the common causes of a clogged nozzle, how to unblock it properly, and how to prevent it from happening again in future. Nothing can be more irritating, or ... Read more
Use the calculator below to work out how much filament you have left on a spool. Simply weight your remaining spool, and select the material. Our calculator will tell you how much ... Read more
Are you getting a slightly rough surface on your prints, or even crackling or popping during printing? If so, itâs likely your filament is a little damp. Donât worry, in this article ... Read more
