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…
Cleaning a 3D printer surface seems like such a simple task but it can be a little tougher than it seems. I’ve had trouble cleaning glass surfaces myself and searched high and low for the best solutions to do it properly, which I’ll be sharing in this post. How do you clean a glass 3D…
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…
Intro Anycubic is a well-respected 3D printer manufacturer based in China and they make high quality machines. The Anycubic Mega X is one of the latest machines they’ve created and it satisfies many desires that people have been wanting in a 3D printer. The Anycubic Mega X is built for massive build volume coming in…