When it comes to 3D printing, there are several filaments that people use, but it’s steadily growing to users opting in for either PLA or PETG. This had me wondering, is PETG actually stronger than PLA? I set out to do some research to find out this answer and share it with you guys. PETG…
For most uses in 3D printing, dimensional accuracy and tolerances doesn’t have a massive significance in our models, especially if you are 3D printing for cool looking models or decoration. On the other hand, if you are looking to create functional parts that require high dimensional accuracy and precision, then you want to take a…
Most people have heard of 3D printers, but 3D pens are a whole different tool that aren’t very well known. I wondered this myself when I first heard about a 3D pen, so I set out to find out exactly what a 3D pen is and whether they are worth it. A 3D pen is…
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…