Factors that affect backlash are very important to take care of and I’ll explore the reasons why in this article. The best way to fix 3D printer backlash is to tighten up any loose belts and make sure they are in good condition. If your printer has the relevant software, adjust backlash speed to 1500mm/s…
Everyone has a time when prints are going perfect, but what about when there are imperfections. I’ve experienced 3D printed walls not being smooth and I’m sure many of you out there have as well, so this article will address how to fix this issue. The best way to fix 3D printed walls that are…
There have been a lot of controversies concerning the best printing speed required to produce the best print quality. How do we figure out the level of speed that we can set that doesn’t let up on quality? Lower speeds generally make 3D printers better quality when you have not properly optimized your 3D printer….
There are many possible issues that happen with 3D printing. One frustrating problem that I’ve had is when your perimeters or walls are not touching or there is a perimeter gap due to them not bonding. If you have experienced or are experiencing this problem now, this article will aim to help you prevent this…
With every 3D print, there are several ways you can position a model on your print bed. This is also known as part orientation and there is a way to maximize your benefits by using orientation in a smart way. This article will explore how to get the best part orientation and just what kind…
Radiation from UV rays are known for its ability to cause photochemical effects in a polymer structure. This can be a blessing when it comes to resin based 3D printers (SLA) that uses UV laser to print. On the other hand it can also cause degradation in plastics. If you are building any model that…
Skirts, Rafts & Brims, terms you’ve probably in your time 3D printing. It can get confusing at first when you haven’t gone into detail about just what they are, or what they are used for. They have their purpose and are pretty simply to understand. Skirts, rafts and brims are used to either prime the…
There’s no doubt about the excellence of what 3D printers have brought to the world but one crucial thought comes to mind when the danger that these machines impose is in question. This article concentrates on acknowledging whether filaments used for 3D printing are toxic to health or not. 3D printer filament fumes are toxic…
You may have come across issues of your extruder grinding up and stripping your filament, which results in underextrusion. That usually leads, after a while, no filament being extruded at all. This article will aim to identify the causes and give an easy-to-follow solution to stop this problem happening again. The reason your extruder is…
There are 3D printers that are open and some that are closed with either an integrated enclosure or with an external enclosure. I was looking at my Ender 3 and thought to myself, should I enclose my 3D printer? This is a question I’m sure many people have so this article will aim to answer…