People used to consider 3D printed objects weak and brittle, but we have made some serious strides in the durability of these models. We can create a strong 3D printer filament that stands up to very harsh conditions. This made me wonder, what is the strongest 3D printer filament that you can actually buy? The…
Put simply, magic numbers in 3D printers are layer heights which align with the Z-axis motor and lead screw properties, to give a smoother printing process. Rather than your layer heights being unaligned with the points on your motor, you can use these magic numbers to your benefit. To get the best 3D print quality…
3D printers have two main types of extruders, either a Bowden Extruder or Direct Drive Extruder. People get confused on what the difference is between the two, so I decided to write an article to clear up these differences. Keep on reading to learn more about this topic. What Is a Direct Drive Extruder Setup?…
3D printing is a great hobby that millions of people enjoy, but we always have to focus on safety. In this case, we are talking about safety for the pets that accompany your household, which can include cats, dogs, birds, and pets in an aquarium. I decided to look into this topic in detail and…
Depending on which 3D printer you buy, it can be a fairly quick or long process to put it together. Once that’s done, we have to look for software to aid our 3D printing journey, so most people wonder what software they need for 3D printing. I’ll answer that question in this article, so hopefully,…
I was sitting here, with my 3D printer in action and thought to myself, is there a way to describe the smell of 3D printing? Most people don’t really think about this until they get a filament or resin which is quite harsh, so I set out to find out whether 3D printing smells and…
Getting the perfect 3D printing quality depends on many factors, the temperature is one of the main ones. Based on this, many people wonder whether you can 3D print in a cold or hot room. This article is going to answer exactly that so you have a better idea of your 3D printing capabilities. You…
Regardless of if you have been in the 3D printing field or have just heard about it, 3D printed food is an amazing idea that is very real. I think the first question on people’s minds is, does 3D printed food actually taste good? I’m going to detail exactly that and much more. 3D printed…
You’ve got your trusty 3D printer along with your favorite brand of filament, but for some reason you’re getting some poor quality prints, or your material is even popping for some reason. Chances are, you probably didn’t think about the humidity and moisture your filament is absorbing in the air. Many people have been affected…
If you are in the 3D printing field, you may have come across or heard of the Capricorn PTFE Tubing for Bowden 3D printers. This article is going to look into this product in detail and review it, so you have a better knowledge of its efficacy and functional use. Stick around for some key…