Speed Vs Quality: Do Lower Speeds Make Prints Better?

There have been a lot of controversies concerning the best printing speed required to produce the best print quality. How do we figure out the level of speed that we can set that doesn’t let up on quality? Lower speeds generally make 3D printers better quality when you have not properly optimized your 3D printer….

How to Fix 3D Printing Perimeters Not Touching
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How to Fix 3D Printing Perimeters Not Touching

There are many possible issues that happen with 3D printing. One frustrating problem that I’ve had is when your perimeters or walls are not touching or there is a perimeter gap due to them not bonding. If you have experienced or are experiencing this problem now, this article will aim to help you prevent this…

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Is PLA UV Resistant? Including ABS, PETG & More

Radiation from UV rays are known for its ability to cause photochemical effects in a polymer structure. This can be a blessing when it comes to resin based 3D printers (SLA) that uses UV laser to print. On the other hand it can also cause degradation in plastics. If you are building any model that…

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Skirts Vs Brims Vs Rafts – A Quick 3D Printing Guide

Skirts, Rafts & Brims, terms you’ve probably in your time 3D printing. It can get confusing at first when you haven’t gone into detail about just what they are, or what they are used for. They have their purpose and are pretty simply to understand. Skirts, rafts and brims are used to either prime the…

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Are 3D Printer Filament Fumes Toxic? PLA, ABS & Safety Tips

There’s no doubt about the excellence of what 3D printers have brought to the world but one crucial thought comes to mind when the danger that these machines impose is in question. This article concentrates on acknowledging whether filaments used for 3D printing are toxic to health or not. 3D printer filament fumes are toxic…

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Why Is My Extruder Grinding The Filament? Causes & Solutions

You may have come across issues of your extruder grinding up and stripping your filament, which results in underextrusion. That usually leads, after a while, no filament being extruded at all. This article will aim to identify the causes and give an easy-to-follow solution to stop this problem happening again. The reason your extruder is…

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Should I Enclose My 3D Printer? Pros, Cons & Guides

There are 3D printers that are open and some that are closed with either an integrated enclosure or with an external enclosure. I was looking at my Ender 3 and thought to myself, should I enclose my 3D printer? This is a question I’m sure many people have so this article will aim to answer…

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How to Fix Gaps Between Wall & Infill (Wall Separation)

You are on your way to finish your first 3D printed model, but something is not quite right with your model. The walls of your model are not fitting together with the model or worse it might be falling apart. The best way to fix gaps between walls & infill is to identify one of…

9 Best 3D Pens to Buy for Beginners, Kids & Students

The world is changing, and so are the teaching and learning methodologies. Technology has changed how we do things, and it’s about time it introduced some new art. 3D pens are the latest innovation in drawing. Now you can create beautiful and artsy crafts using this 3D pen. This is handy for everyone starting from…