Separating parts or cutting parts in PrusaSlicer is a very simple and straightforward process! The slicer lets you split up a single object into multiple meshes, so you can move and edit each part individually from the rest. To separate parts in PrusaSlicer, import the model you want to split into the slicer, right-click on…
Many users wonder if it is possible to turn a profit with a 3D printing business and if so, which businesses are the most profitable to get into. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people about the 7 most profitable 3D printing businesses. A very profitable 3D printing business is customized jewelry and…
Cutting a hole in your model can be very useful for creating openings for screws, bolts, or other fasteners, reducing your model’s weight, or creating pass-throughs for things like wires and cables. But how do you do it in PrusaSlicer? I wrote this article to take you through the whole process. To cut a hole…
Being able to 3D print miniatures on an FDM 3D printer is something that many people wonder how to get right. There are different methods and tips you’ll want to know to get it done in the best way. To 3D print miniatures on an FDM 3D printer, download a model, import the STL file…
To get the best results for your prints on your PrusaSlicer, you want to have some good support settings. Certain models have overhangs that are suspended in midair. You want to generate supports for these areas so that you can print the model successfully. Good support settings can be the difference between a successful 3D…
The “file could be corrupt or inaccessible” error is a message that you might encounter from time to time when using Cura. This error mainly occurs when Cura is unable to read or access a file you’re trying to work with. I wrote this article to give you some of the potential solutions to this…
If you frequently work with STL files, then you know that Cura is one of the most simple and user-friendly programs to handle them. So, how do you open your STL files in Cura by default and not in other programs such as Meshmixer or ChiTuBox? I wrote this article to walk you through the…
Getting parts to fit properly is a problem many amateur manufacturers face when assembling their 3D printed parts after printing. To solve this problem, you’re going to need to improve your 3D printer’s tolerance to ensure you get the desired fit, tight or otherwise, between your parts. You can improve your 3D printer’s tolerance for…
The BL Touch is an indispensable tool in 3D printing that ensures your print bed is level to get high-quality prints. However, it can encounter issues where it fails to probe all points. I decided to research some of the leading causes of this problem and their potential solutions. To fix a BL Touch that…
Many users need to find and download STL files but are unsure of how to use Thingiverse to do it, which is one of the biggest platforms for 3D printing online. That’s why I decided to write this article, teaching people how to download STL files from Thingiverse and open them. To download STL files…