The physical properties of the filament change as it becomes wet. For example, the filament will swell in diameter, not easy to notice with your naked eyes though. At the same time, it will also turn harder and more brittle, which makes them easier to break, thereby increasing the di...
This guide shows the process of using the X1 and P1 series printers for filament drying using the heatbed EditPage Contents Why dry the filament? Parts Required Precautions Step 1: Prepare the Printer for Drying Step 2: Move the heatbed to the Bottom For the X1C For the P1S Step 3: Pl...
PETG plastic needs to be stored in an air-tight container, such as a vacuum-sealed bag, with a couple of dessicant packs. Printing with wet PETG filament will lead to a product that is significantly weaker than expected. What are the limitations of PETG? The drawbacks in using PETG mostly...
MMU3 - How to keep filament slack dry in buffer For folks such as myself that don't print with all 5 filaments daily, I was curious if anyone cares about the fact that the slack in the buffer is just sitting exposed (potentially for long periods of time)?...
Relative humidity inside the PrintDry filament dryer can go as low as 10% after 2-hour drying. Recommended Drying Time No.MaterialsDryer TempDrying Time 1PLA55°C (131°F)> 3h 2ABS65°C (149°F)> 3h 3PETG/CPE65°C (149°F)> 3h ...
leads to brittleness, stringing and failed prints. However, some types of filament are less susceptible to water damage than others. PLA is fairly resistant to moisture and may print perfectly fine after years in the open air, provided that it’s being stored in a room with fairly dry ...
To Dry or Not to Dry Your Filament The statistics are in: 4 out of every 10 projects in FFF 3D printing are bound to fail. However, all is not lost. In-depth analysis… In Search of a Holy Grail of Support Materials Support materials are used in 3D printing to support overhangs in ...
There are seven common ways to smooth a 3D print, this article talks about each of those methods and why smoothing is important. Smoothing is the act of removing a rough surface finish caused by the layers of 3D printing.
How to Avoid Warping and Shrinkage Recommended Polypropylene Print Settings On LayerLock Build Surface Ready, Set, Print! POLYPROPYLENE AS A 3D PRINTER FILAMENT While not as commonly available as filaments such asPLA,ABSorPETG, polypropylene is slowly expanding its variety and availability in the mar...
Some of the most popular options include ABS (great for its strength and outdoor use), HIPS (affordable and easy to form), PETG (clear and food-safe), and Kydex (super durable for items like holsters). It’s important to look into the specific properties of each plastic to find the ...