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Are Resin 3D Prints Stronger Than Filament? Strength Comparison

People wonder whether resin 3D prints are stronger than  filament 3D prints, so I decided to write an article going through some key information and answering this question. Resin 3D prints are not usually stronger than filament 3D prints, mainly due to being a more brittle material that doesn’t have the durability that they materials…

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5 Best Free G-Code Editors for 3D Printing

Many 3D printing enthusiasts often want to edit their 3D printer G-Code, to customize the way their printer works. But in most cases, they do not know or have the proper software to do so. There are different ways to edit G-Code such as using your slicer to insert G-Code commands at the start and…

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5 Ways How to Test Your Ender 3 (Pro/V2/S1) – Best Methods

The Ender 3 is one of the most popular 3D printers available today and many users wonder how to test their newly-bought 3D printer. To test your Ender 3 (Pro/V2/S1) you can do a series of calibration tests, such as printing an XYZ calibration cube, a temperature tower, doing a first layer and extruder calibration…

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How to Convert STL Files to G-Code Files for Ender 3

One of the most popular file types for 3D models are STL files and there are a lot of them that can be downloaded for free online, but to be able to 3D print them you’ll need to convert them into G-codes. To convert an STL file into a G-code, download an STL file then…

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3 Ways How to Clean PLA Off a 3D Printer Bed

When it comes to cleaning PLA off a 3D printer bed, people wonder what the best options are out there. Removing PLA from the printer bed can be a bit tricky, so I decided to write an article detailing how to fix this problem. To clean PLA off a 3D printer bed, there are a…

QIDI TECH New Generation Series III, The Ultra-Fast, High-Performance Printer (Sponsored)

QIDI TECH New Generation Series III QIDI TECH is an advanced 3D printer company focusing on the all-in-one FDM printer R&D and production. With the consistent technological innovation of the R&D team, in 2023, QIDI TECH launched their new generation of Hyper-Speed 3D printers, X-MAX 3, X-PLUS 3, and X-SMART 3. QIDI TECH III: Hyper…

Is PETG Good for Outdoor Use? PETG Vs ASA

PETG, or polyethylene terephthalate glycol, is a material that is slowly gaining popularity in the 3D printing arena. One of the most common questions that many 3D printing enthusiasts ask is whether PETG is suitable for outdoor use. PETG is a good material for outdoor use because of its exceptional strength and resistance to environmental…

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4 Best Belt 3D Printers You Can Buy

When it comes to belt or conveyor belt 3D printers, there are quite a few options to choose from. Belt 3D printers come with a belt embedded into the build platform, providing you with a technically infinite Z-axis. If you’ve been looking for a belt 3D printer you can start to use yourself, then you’re…

Best Things to Do with the Last Bit of Filament – End of Spool

When 3D printing, it is very common to have some kind of leftover filament as a lot of the time our prints don’t use entire spools or an even number of them. To avoid wasting filament, it’s good to know what to do with the last bits of it. The best things to do with…