If you’re in the field of 3D printing, you might have come across an issue of strings of melted plastic or plastic oozing from your 3D prints. This is called stringing and oozing, which fits perfectly. Fixing stringing and oozing is best done by having good retraction settings, where a good retraction length is 3mm…
Over-extrusion is quite a common problem that you find 3D printer users experience, and it results in print imperfections and poor printing quality. I’ve experienced over-extrusion myself and I find some great ways to fix it. Most people fix over-extrusion by decreasing their nozzle temperature, since it makes the melted filament less viscous or runny….
When you are 3D printing, one of the main issues that people experience is their 3D prints not sticking to the print bed, whether glass or another material. This can get frustrating after a while, but don’t give up, as I was once in that position but learned how to get out of it. This…
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…
Many people who are after a new 3D printer don’t necessarily want the latest model, or the largest machine out there. Sometimes they just want a simple, compact, mini 3D printer behind them that doesn’t take up too much room. With this in mind, I decided to write an article on 8 of the best…
You’ve finished your 3D print and come back to a lovely looking model, but there’s one problem, it’s stuck down a little too well. Many people have faced this problem, including myself. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to help remove 3D prints from your print bed, whether made of PLA, ABS, PETG or Nylon….
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…
Creality has a reputation for manufacturing some of the best 3D printers on the market, and with the release of the Creality Ender 6, we can really look into whether its multitude of features is worth buying or not. The Ender 6 is a serious contender in the FDM 3D printing market with some unique…
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 great for creating parts, but with some models, we might end up with broken 3D printed parts. This can be due to weak points in the models, which sometimes can’t be avoided, but what we can do is learn to fix these broken parts. You should glue broken 3D parts together with…