LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropyleneis the build surface we've seen produce the most consistent, successful results. Designed to succeed with polypropylene, certain polypropylene blends, andOBC filament, LayerLock Build Surface sheets provide the strong adhesion necessary to keep prints from warping...
There are several types of plastic that work well for vacuum forming. 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 importa...
Alongside being a safe filament to 3D print with, TPU is also quite easy to use. Print settings similar to PLA can be used for it, though you need to make sure that you play with your retraction settings to avoid oozing. TPE Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is the final 3D printer filament...
There is a risk of clogging the tool head if the heatbed is not in the lower half of the chamber during drying and there is filament like PLA, PETG and TPU in the hotend. Step 1: Prepare the Printer for Drying Remove anything that may be under or above the heatbed to avoid collisio...
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)?...
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.
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PETG: 60 °C–70 °C (140 ℉–158 ℉) PC: 120 °C–130 °C (248 ℉–266 ℉) Generally speaking, it is necessary to dry the filament as soon as you find it wetted. The longer it is being wet, the more difficult for you to dry it. ...
c for abs or petg filament. for pla, lower the temperature to 90º c. once the nozzle is at a lower temperature, tug the filament out of the top. as with the cold pull method, you know it’s done the job when the end of the filament looks like the tip of your printer’s ...
FDM filament comes in several varieties, but common ones are polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PETG). PLA is the most common filament you’ll encounter as a beginner, since most printers will come with a starter spool. It’s easy to ...