Companies worldwide have recently turned to 3D printing to create technical parts quickly while saving some money in the process. But, developing 3D versions of pieces involves using new materials that might not be as durable. So, are 3D printed parts strong? 3D printed parts are very strong, especially when using specialized filament like PEEK…
There are so many different types of filaments to use but you might wonder which one is best for 3D printing miniatures and figurines. Filament is the main tool for getting great 3D prints so keep reading to find out which filaments will have you creating the optimal figurines. What is the best filament to…
Infill patterns can easily be overlooked when you’re 3D printing but they make a big difference in your quality. I always wonder which infill pattern is the strongest so I’m writing this post to answer it and share it with other 3D printer hobbyists. So, which infill pattern is the strongest? It depends on the…
I was sitting here with my 3D printer thinking, just how long do 3D printed parts last? You print so many 3D models over time so I’m sure many of you have wondered the same question. I’ve put together some important details to answer this question so keep reading to find out. How Long Do…
I’ve been 3D printing this same roll of 1KG PLA for a while now and I was thinking to myself, just how long does a 1KG roll of 3D printer filament last? There are clearly going to be differences from person to person, but I set out to find out some average expectations. The average…
3D printers don’t just last forever, but some last longer than others. I was sitting here thinking how long my 3D printer will last before I have to buy another one. If you’ve been wondering how your Ender 3, Ultimaker or Prusa 3D printer will last, you’re in the right place. In this article I’m…
Being an avid printer of PLA material I was thinking to myself, is there a perfect 3D printing speed & temperature that we should all be using to get the best results? I set out to answer that very question in this post so keep reading to see what I found out. What is the…
Being in the 3D printing field I’m sure you would have seen these MK6, MK8, MK10 and E3D V6 terms thrown around without knowing the actual differences. I’ve made this post for that exact reason, to set out and explain, compare and answer what makes each nozzle different. Depending on what 3D printer you have,…
You might have noticed, when a 3D print is about to start it makes an outline wider than the actual object itself. It seems pretty odd at first, especially to beginners, so I set out to answer why 3D printers actually make an outline. Why do 3D printers make an outline? 3D printers make an…
I’ve been thinking about 3D printing speeds and why I can’t just turn up to the maximum speed and let my 3D printer run. Many people have tried this and have seen their printing quality reduce or not the print finish at all. I decided to look into what limits the speed for 3D printing…