Many people wonder whether you can actually 3D print clear/transparent objects that you can see through. I decided to write an article about this to answer this in a little detail, so you have a better understanding. Keep on reading through this article for useful information about this topic, as well as other tips you…
There are many programs and software you can use to open up STL files for 3D printing, but some are better than others. Some people wonder which files these are, so I decided to write this articles to help answer this question. Keep on reading for more information about programs for STL files as well…
If you wonder whether you can pause a 3D print, you are not alone. 3D prints can last many hours, and even days in some cases, so being able to pause a 3D print would be very important. Yes, you can pause a 3D print directly from your 3D printer’s control box. Simply click your…
3D printing is a pretty simple, yet growing industry that many people are starting to get into, but the operation can be confusing at first. If you are wondering how to 3D print objects from Thingiverse down to your 3D printer, this article is for you. In order to 3D print from Thingiverse to a…
One of the advantages of new 3D printers is that they have decentralized manufacturing. Before them, you couldn’t create your custom models easily. After designing your 3D files on your software application, you had to take them to a custom machine shop to fabricate them. Now, as commercial 3D printers become more commonplace, all that…
3D printing has many uses, but one use that people wonder about is whether PLA, ABS or PETG would melt in a car with the sun blazing down. Temperatures within a car can get pretty hot, so the filament needs a high enough heat-resistance to handle it. I decided to write this article to try…
3D printing on glass is something that works really well for build plate adhesion and getting a great finish on the bottom of 3D prints, but some people can’t figure out how to do it right. I decided to write an article about 3D printing directly on glass, answering the basic questions that should set…
If you’ve ever wondered how to either distinguish or tell the difference between PLA, ABS & PETG, then this article can help you with that. Some people have had a filament mix up, or unlabeled spools of material. The main way to tell the difference between PLA, ABS, and PETG is to identify the smell….
3D printing with ABS is known to be a bit of a challenge to get it to print successful which many people can agree with, especially compared to PLA. Many people start to wonder whether ABS needs an enclosure for 3D printing. You don’t need an enclosure for 3D printing ABS, but it helps increase…
If you are wondering whether you can 3D print PLA without a heated bed, you are in the right place. Many people who are getting started with 3D printing ask this question, so I decided to write an article that answers the question, and gives more valuable information. Yes, you can 3D print PLA without…